lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by fishytime

I know how ya feel.....was at the zoo recently and would have had some really excellent shots if it weren't for the bang bars!....whats up with those dang bars anyway?

i saw the pics they where amazing im not that great of a photographer. and the last time i was at the calgary zoo i was 10 and i got ****ed on by a tiger. its amazing how well those buggers can aim at small targets. so my experiance at that zoo is not a good one but i will one day take the girls there.

[lockrookie]

small update of progress just cause i feel like posting. the rain has hindered some progress. but i have successfully run the wires ro line and ethernet cable through the floor. to the furnace room. i plan to sand and finish coat the stand to bring into the house next week rain willing so i can level it and run wires through out. not sure how ill be getting the stand in the house as of yet, let alone liftt he tank ontop of it. but it will be happening soon. this weekend ill be starting to fill buckets with ro water for pre filling. sothats it for now

[gregzz4]

Glad to hear you're still making some progress. I had days where I .. just .. did .. nothing

So sorry I'm not closer to help you lift stuff

Best of luck with all that

[lockrookie]

ive had alot of days whre i do nothing the girls take priority.. but its allgood if i had moretime and money id have had this running months ago lol but its all good.

i apreciate the thought .. i had ppl offer to help move the tank in the house then pay no attention when it came time. mostly due to fear.. and two where willing but had major surgeries and i wouldnt allow them. i dont need a friend hurting themselves just cause im obsessed. so it ended up my 70 year old father and my wife helped move the tank in. we all hurt for days after. the stand may not be as heavy but still heavy enough to carry in once its in its easy peasy. the biggest fear is getting the tank on the stand that will be a miracle lol i have a plan but it could end badly.

[gregzz4]

Jeez, sounds like a whole lot of pain out your way. I can't get my old man to help anymore due to his stroke, but I have lots of buds if need be

Maybe a couple boxes of beer and pizza offered on Canreef will get you some young guys to help
This way you, your dad, and your wife can watch all the back muscles spasming as your tank finds it's way to it's new place

[lockrookie]

eh my plan is just to do it myself with my wife by leaning tank onto stand lifting the other end and rolling it on withplastic pipes. lol wife will help by videoing the ordeal for insurance purposes or funniest home videos

[gregzz4]

I want a copy of that tape !!!

Seriously though, I've done the same with a 280lb Kenworth radiator into the back of my truck. I'm sure you'll be just fine

Knees and elbows, not back and wrists

[lockrookie]

it will be posted if thats how i end up putting it on. tank does weigh over 380lbs.

true but a rad is metal and not easily broken lol

[gregzz4]

Ya, but to recore a punctured Kenworth rad does cost over $2k
And that's with it removed from the truck ( another k at a dealer )

[gregzz4]

Why do we always have these conversations inside your build ?

Hope you don't mind