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[67Dart273]

Couple more of the sled project HF winch mounted above, with a snatch block about knee level to allow more room when "up." and a small block on the sled. The return line does not actually move, is anchored to an eye at the floor level

 

[JDMopar]

Looks like you're making some good progress. It will be good when you get to the point you are putting stuff back. I realized I haven't had enough coffee when I was reading your explanation of the workings of the sled. I got to the part about 'small block on the sled' and was looking for a 273/318/340/360!! Glad you're making progress.

 

[missing linc]

Making some progress, and found a temp guy who is a real worker. Got the living room down to wood, along with the smaller bedroom, kitchen, and laundry, yesterday. It was the worst mess. Should get the main bedroom carpet out today. THEN it's on to the basement. Some photos


Below, laundry. The "clean" walls were somewhat shielded by the large counter/ cabinet at left, and the washer dryer at right
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Old Hallicrafters receiver, not pretty
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Into the kitchen and on towards the laundry. Ahead is a sled we built I hope to be a big help hauling heavy items out of the basement. HF winch visible at right of door at very top
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Living room was clean, has now sort of become a staging/ work area. Tools and some salvage
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The small bedroom, one of the worst. The smoke just settled there. Bottom is antenna feeds, the panel is access to shower fittings. Had a huge corner multitier desk for the amateur radio stuff. Lots of that went away
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Hy-gain antenna rotator control, and Ameritron AL-80 linear amp. They are a mess
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Used to be a very nice Hallicrafters SX-101 receiver. These were top of the line of Hallicrafters and expensive. It may be junk. This was on top of a chest in my main bedroom, so not even that escaped.
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Living room. Ceiling was brought down by water. I'm pretty sure I can clean and repaint (hi temp) the gas heater
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This wall of the kitchen was fridge and range, about where the ladder is. You can imagine how THEY looked. We tore the compressor out, rope tied the doors shut, and carefully dollied it out and tipped it down on it's back in the trailer. Never opened the smelly thing!!
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Winch for the sled project
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Good to see you making some excellent progress Del.

 

[CFD244]

A little closer to the finish line

 

[ProjectBazza]

Thanks to all you have helped. Every bit, large or small helps!!! And get this. Randy, "missing linc" came down on vacation from Alberta and put in some hours. We made a HELL of a big hole in part of it. And in the rubble, he dug out my dirty and somewhat damaged but very likely fixable, stainless, Colt 380DA they call a "Pony". Similar models are Mustang, and Pocketlite. Parts of it are not stainless, the hammer, rear sight, mag release, and other parts of the trigger system.

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Good Man, Randy!

 

[67Dart273]

A little closer to the finish line

Actually we are just getting a little closer to the starting line. Once the basement is cleaned out, or at least to the point we can maybe cover the lathe, etc, it will be time to demolish. Pull out ALL sheet rock insulation, and at least the upstairs wiring and maybe the basement. Clear out to the studs and rafters

I have had a hell of a time getting reliable help. I've got just one guy here and he had to go to another job on the 23rd