
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
Originally uploaded by pbraun
Black shingles getting ready to get nailed on. They will match the color of the solar panels.
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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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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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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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Rafters, from front of the house
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Goodyear F1 215/35×18″ Very nice, grippy and softer than the original run-flats!


Side View
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At least that’s what the bank’s inspector says, as of today, Oct 20, 2009.

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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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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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So exciting to be moving right along! Going to visit next week.

Foundation almost complete
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