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puzzley · 11-06-2009, 03:22 PM

Not an update on work performed, but a big day, nonetheless. For over a year, the Nomad has lived in a friend's shop, because he had an engine hoist and a lift which were needed for the initial work. Unfortunately, it's a 75 mile round trip to go there to work on it. So, it's sometimes been hard to be motivated enough, or find the time to spend a day over there. Also, more than once I've gotten over there only to discover something I needed that day is still in my shop.

At any rate, I spent much of the last month getting my shop ready for the Nomad. It was difficult finding a place for all the stuff, much of which was not mine, and a pain to get ready. But, it's here, and now the real work begins. My shop is 40 x 26, so not too big, especially with two cars and some stuff in there. It does have heat, however, and an apartment upstairs which is now used for storing Nomad parts. I can hardly wait to just walk out after dinner and do some work on it....

Shua57 · 11-06-2009, 03:32 PM

Congrats....now you can get to work.
Josh

Sweden · 11-06-2009, 03:50 PM

Congrats Puzzley.

That Nomad looks really good.

Mark Savage · 11-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Very cool the nomad looks great. I have a 32x38 ft garage with five cars in it,in various stages,plus all my tools. I at least have 4 of the 5 running so I can move them out to work and paint or whatever,but it is still a pain. If I had a 60x100 ft shop It would probably be full too. Keep us posted on the nomad progress I look forward to seeing it progress. Take care-Mark

Kiwi56 · 11-06-2009, 04:22 PM

Very Nice Puzzly
Lookin good
always more enjoyable when it's at home

chevman57 · 11-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Puzzley that has to be a very good feeling to know that the Nomad is back under your own roof. And close enough to be able to work on whenever you want to.
Terry

NickP · 11-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Looking good John

MP&C · 11-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Looking good John, if the garage were any bigger you'd have to buy more cars!

55ChevDelray · 11-06-2009, 05:10 PM

Looks good! you've got to be happy that it's a lot closer now..

bighunter6969 · 11-06-2009, 06:01 PM

i love the 57 nomads

11-06-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
puzzley Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Mar 2007 puzzley's Garage Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 442 Member #2183	Big Red (Puzzley's Nomad) comes home.... Not an update on work performed, but a big day, nonetheless. For over a year, the Nomad has lived in a friend's shop, because he had an engine hoist and a lift which were needed for the initial work. Unfortunately, it's a 75 mile round trip to go there to work on it. So, it's sometimes been hard to be motivated enough, or find the time to spend a day over there. Also, more than once I've gotten over there only to discover something I needed that day is still in my shop. At any rate, I spent much of the last month getting my shop ready for the Nomad. It was difficult finding a place for all the stuff, much of which was not mine, and a pain to get ready. But, it's here, and now the real work begins. My shop is 40 x 26, so not too big, especially with two cars and some stuff in there. It does have heat, however, and an apartment upstairs which is now used for storing Nomad parts. I can hardly wait to just walk out after dinner and do some work on it.... __________________ Carpe Diem, Vita Brevis (seize the day, life is short) In memory of StarCityGene...

11-06-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
Shua57 Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Alu`s Revenge Champion! Atomica Champion! Ballthrow Champion! Boomerang Mayhem Champion! Quix Champion! Castle Defender Champion! Shanghi 2 Champion! mahjong Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Shua57's Garage Location: Brodhead, Ky Posts: 4,755 Member #2394	Congrats....now you can get to work. Josh __________________ They call me tater puddin.....or Josh DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

11-06-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
Sweden Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Sweden's Garage Location: Gothenburg Sweden Posts: 4,501 Member #1166	Congrats Puzzley. That Nomad looks really good. __________________ Owe My Website! My Pictures.

11-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
Kiwi56 Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Mar 2009 Kiwi56's Garage Location: Invercargill , New Zealand Posts: 3,889 Member #8288	Very Nice Puzzly Lookin good always more enjoyable when it's at home __________________ Chris 56 210 2dr Sedan -Cheap version ,could only afford 2 doors ! Good things take time......... and this happens to be an Exceptionally good thing ! Southland Chevrolet Club Inc

11-06-2009, 04:31 PM	#6
chevman57 Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 22,286 Member #264	Puzzley that has to be a very good feeling to know that the Nomad is back under your own roof. And close enough to be able to work on whenever you want to. Terry __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 Upholstery picture link of work by B & T Trim Shop http://www.bttrimshop.com http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

11-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#7
NickP Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Feb 2007 NickP's Garage Location: Forney, Texas Posts: 3,285 Member #2134	Looking good John __________________ Prime Custom Cars, LLC Foundations for the Life of your Car Where Your Ideas Become a Reality Specializing in Custom Chassis Designs nick@primecustomcars.com 972-639-7256 http://www.primecustomcars.com My 55 Build

11-06-2009, 05:08 PM	#8
MP&C Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Feb 2007 MP&C's Garage Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,880 Member #2090	Looking good John, if the garage were any bigger you'd have to buy more cars! __________________ Robert Photobucket Albums

11-06-2009, 05:10 PM	#9
55ChevDelray Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Nov 2007 55ChevDelray's Garage Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 819 Member #4108	Looks good! you've got to be happy that it's a lot closer now.. __________________ Brian 1955 210 Delray, work in progress.C4 suspension, LS376/480, 6L90 See my progress here: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...=13&Submit.y=8 2010 Camaro SS LS3/M6 2008 GMC 6.0L MAX, CrewCab 2007 Thunder Mountain Firestone Chopper 1973 Girlfriend

11-06-2009, 06:01 PM	#10
bighunter6969 Senior Member 1 Silver Star Desktop Fishing Champion! Whack A Nazgul Champion! Yetisports 3 - Seal Bounce Champion! Elroy Learns To Fly Champion! The Battle of Helms Deep Champion! Join Date: Nov 2007 bighunter6969's Garage Location: tuckerton,NJ Posts: 816 Member #4171	i love the 57 nomads __________________ BILL--be true in what you do!work hard,and drive"um harder'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' '''''''''''55 hardtop tiltnose,55 nomad,55 2 door tiltnose wagon,55 chopped delivery,55 cameo pu,59 elcamino,64 corvette coupe,69 ss nova,70 elcamino/72 elcamino/93 choo choo pk/u ,1924 model t woody wagon

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