shingles on the roof
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Black shingles getting ready to get nailed on. They will match the color of the solar panels.
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Shingles on the roof
Posted on November 30, 2009 by Peter
Most windows in!
Posted on November 16, 2009 by Peter
windows and wrap
And now, the trades can work better! Electricians, plumbers, data, sound and security, solar, then the super insulation! Soon, the black roof shingles will go on. Shortly followed by the solar panels.
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Moke
Posted on November 11, 2009 by Peter
Wish the house was done, then I’d buy my friend Kemper’s partially restored Moke.
Moke shell all rebuilt
One of these fine days, there will be a Moke in my garage!
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Windows in soon!
Posted on November 11, 2009 by Peter
And, the roof goes on, with black shingles, and 20 solar photovoltaic panels, 2 panels for solar hot water.
Solar panels on this main, rear, roof
Now investigating the possibility of a rainwater harvesting system, using cistern storage, to irrigate plants and lawn, water plants and wash cars. With an average rainfall of 52″ per year, just using the rear part of the roof, we should be able to get up to 32,400 gallons of water per year. With the 9″ of rain there today, from Hurricane Ida, that would be more than 5000 gallons in the last few days. Now, where to store that? The cost of water is not going down.
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Roof Rafters started
Posted on October 28, 2009 by Peter
Rafters, from front of the house
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New tires for the GP
Posted on October 23, 2009 by Peter
Goodyear F1 215/35×18″ Very nice, grippy and softer than the original run-flats!
Side View
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House 21% complete!
Posted on October 20, 2009 by Peter
At least that’s what the bank’s inspector says, as of today, Oct 20, 2009.
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Caffeine & Carburators
Posted on October 5, 2009 by Peter
On Sunday, Merry and I took the M Coupe – a bit too wet for the Healey – to New Canaan, for a nice fall run with the group that meets at Zumbach’s coffee. Over 100 beautiful cars and motorcycles.
You know what the caffeine is like, so here are a few carburators for those who may unfortunately only know fuel injection.
Old SU carbs on a 34 Riley
Chevy 409 carbs
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NARRC Runoffs
Posted on October 5, 2009 by Peter
This Friday and Saturday, the NARRC Runoffs (North American Road Racing Championships) were held at Lime Rock Park. This is a Regional race series in SCCA. Luckily, I got to attend, and help out some friends. Both Chris Kopley in GTL with his Mini Cooper, and Sherman Chao in DSR with his Stohr, won their classes and the NARRC Championship for 2009.
Chris Kopley's Mini
Sherman's DSR Stohr
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Foundation finished
Posted on September 29, 2009 by Peter
So exciting to be moving right along! Going to visit next week.
Foundation almost complete
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