Found some time tonight to finish changing out the driver’s side front lift cable. Once I found the hole in the floor for the cable it really was an easy job. I do plan to replace the curb side as well but it can wait for now. I really want to get the roof structure re-attached and get the roofing material at least purchased and cut to fit within the month.

Here’s some pictures of the roof sitting on stands so I can do some final fit testing and get the aluminum trim re-attached before connecting the lift jacks. I want to make sure I put the holes in the right spot before finalizing everything.

I was able to get to the store and pickup two new front cables the other day so now it’s just to find a bit of time to get them installed and move on with the new flooring and then get the roof back on.

I was recently sent a few handy items from another Lionel owner and thought I’d post them here for informational purposes. There’s more after the jump…

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The year 2010 is now into its last hours with us. It has been a year of many things for my family and I, thought I still cannot believe it’s already ending. I am not the type that makes resolutions, as I practice the art of procrastination, so I’d rather set simple goals throughout the year, rather than big ones that I know I will never reach.

I can’t think of too many negative things that happened in 2010 but I can certainly recall many of the positive things — loosing 25 lbs, bettering my time on the 8k run, learning we would be expanding our family in mid-2011 — among other things. I am looking forward to 2011 and all it will bring with it, I’m sure there will be new paths to venture down, especially when we welcome a new addition to our family.

Here’s wishing all the best to you and yours in the coming year!