Mark Makes

Continuing our temporary RV setup we'll live in while we build. Working in seemingly never ending rain.

Continuing our temporary RV setup we'll live in while we build. I apologize, I dislike videos that talk too much and show too little actual work. I'll do better, and start using the tripod more so there is less motion and less poor audio from me covering the microphone on the camera.

Our continuing retirement saga to develop our land and build our own house.

Second of many to come as we develop our property and build our house.

First of many videos of my wife and I developing our land and building our home in retirement.

Using my home shop setup to powder coat some custom Corvette control arms for my neighbor.

Our house is sold, we are moving. Overview of the plan and what we'll be building next.

Part 1-Why I make videos and my 32 year history with this car Part 2-Photographic timeline of the build with commentary Part 3-Why I'm now selling this car

Some flower boxes I made to use up some old scrap wood.

Shop tour with a few unique concepts and ideas I implemented.

A few gadgets I made to lift 16' walls during the shop build and install OSB sheathing.

Cleaning up and powder coating some rear suspension pieces. Also, fabricating custom bushings as the aftermarket company I got the suspension from is out of business.

Well, I really wanted to rebuild them but that's not where this project landed...

This is a broken part on a friends tool that he could no longer find for purchase. He asked if I'd make it and sent along some cheese and meat cooking rub in the package. Who can say no to that?

Rebuilding and powder coating brakes from a C3 Corvette.

3rd installment of my engine rebuild and installation. This car sat for about 25 years after I got married, we raised our family, and life happened...

Rebuilding and installing the motor in my C3 Corvette.

Starting the installation of the rebuilt motor and new transmission on the C3 Corvette.

A driving/racing rig I built based on the Simul8r PVC rig.

Shop made lathe tool holder for 1/4" die grinder.

Engraving the harmonic balance from my 72Stingray on the CNC mill.

Previous modifications to my 72 Stingray

An engine of my own design. Slight tear down, functional explanation, and rebuild. This one runs.

Building Shelves and pegboard storage for home shop (This is some of my first video set. I like to think I got better at it in later videos)

Machining Ball Joint Cups for Custom Control Arms for C5 & C6 Corvettes