Sidetracked

The engine build has been put on hold for the time being.   Winter is coming here in Canada and I'm trying to get my garage in order before the snow hits.  I thought I'd just let everyone that's following my blog know what I've been up to. 


My garage isn't heated or insulated.  After last years winter that seen temperatures dropping close to  -40 I decided it needs to be heated if I want to get anything accomplished.  I went over across the border to Menards and got a good deal on some R38 insulation and used this to insulate the ceiling.    I also picked up a 50k btu Mr. Heater at Lowes.  Hopefully it does the job. 

Here is a picture of it hung on the ceiling.  I just have to get the gas and electrical hooked up and the exhaust.

I also got an early christmas present.  A new tool chest.  I've been looking for awhile for a bigger tool chest to accomodate my ever growing tool collection.  So I finally broke down and went and got the biggest chest combo Canadian Tire offered in their store.   If it doesn't fit all my tools, then I think I need to get rid of some.

With alot of my garage time lately I've been transferring my tools into the new chest.

I'm still going to use my old tool boxes.  I think I'm going to use them to hold chevelle/engine parts and stuff like that.

I'm hoping with all the newly aquired storage I can cut down on the clutter, which can be seen on my tool bench in the above picture.   I know it's bad.....haha

I've also been using some of my time to make repairs on our family vehicles and getting our house ready for the winter. 

Here's my helper mechanic making some repairs to my Focus. 

Anyways, that's what I've been up to lately.  I will get back to the engine build soon.  If anyone has any suggestions on some tool chest organization tips I would gladly take some.  Just comment on this post.