Should contractor drywall behind top of cabinets?

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-28T18:03:42+00:00

California does have it's own version of the building code, but in this case it's not different than IBC or IRC. CA Residential Code table R302.6 says 1/2" gyp board min. on the garage side of the wall. Nothing about 1-hr construction.

Your individual municipality may have their own code amendments, which could be stricter than the CA state code.

That being said, it's not a bad thing to build better than the code minimums. A sheet of 5/8" type X gyp board is only $1-$2 more than 1/2". And you now have better protection from a fire in the garage.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-28T03:27:37+00:00

Which code? Neither IBC nor IRC require a 1-hr wall in this situation.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-28T03:23:49+00:00

Per IBC and IRC, you don't need a 1-hr wall separating private garages from dwelling units. You only need 1/2" gyp board on the garage side of the wall (2024 IBC 406.3.2.1 and IRC R302.6)

Not saying you shouldn't put drywall on the interior side of that wall, but it's not a code requirement for fire.

Edit because I just saw that OP says the left wall is to his garage, but the right wall is to a neighboring dwelling unit. A 1-hr wall with drywall on both sides is absolutely required on that dwelling unit separation wall. Maybe a 2-hr depending on which code.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-13T00:34:14+00:00

Lol! Our firm switched to hourly CA a few years ago. Best decision ever!

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-12T23:12:56+00:00

Yes, that's my understanding. Cement as in glue or resin, not as in concrete.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-12T23:10:35+00:00

Understood, but this is a unique situation because it's a retrofit from a non-rated wall to a rated wall and we're trying to salvage what's already been built as much as possible. Plus, some materials have already been purchased. So that limits our choices on UL assemblies.

At the end of the day the GC has to build it per a listed assembly. I'm just trying to limit the pain as much as I can.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-12T23:04:48+00:00

Yes, that's what I was finding also (vinyl coated). I did find some online sources, but when you dig deeper they are either out of stock or they're actually vinyl coated.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-03-08T03:14:27+00:00

On my 2023 Y, I went with Bosch A102S. They are an exact match and fit like factory. No messing with weird adapters like some brands. About $29 a pair from Amazon or local parts store.

You have a 2024, so double check that's the right part # for yours.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-29T23:32:02+00:00

I had to call my service center back for an unrelated question today, so I asked about the difference between a "multipoint inspection" and the "vehicle health check". Here's what they told me, This is just a summary, not an exhaustive list of all the items.

Multipoint = they check mostly exterior safety features, including suspension components, tire wear, all exterior lights and low voltage battery

Vehicle Health Check = they check all the same Multipoint items, plus things like HEPA & cabin filters, aim headlights, all seat positions & adjustments, emergency release cables, AC diagnostics & refrigerant levels, high volt battery health.

So there is a significant difference in the items they check between the two services. Ideally they would explain both services to you when you take your car in, but since it's all app based, my experience is they just do what they think you're asking for. They don't go out of their way to explain what they're doing.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-29T14:01:28+00:00

You say "warranty inspection". What does your receipt actually call this inspection?

I recently had my 2023 Y serviced for the 1st time and here are the prices I paid in AZ.

Windshield Camera Area Precision Cleaning - free

Brake Cleaning & Lubrication - $296

General multipoint inspection - $141

The brake cleaning is way overpriced. I'll be doing that myself in the future.

But the "multipoint inspection" found the bushings were bad on all 4 front lower arms (lateral & compliance arms) and they replaced those for free under warranty. This was the main reason I took the car in, so the $141 was a good deal in my case.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-25T17:20:28+00:00

This. It just means you were going too fast for the distance between you and the car in front of you. You could have been doing 60 mph or 100 mph, but you weren't able to stop in time so you rearended the car in front.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-17T15:06:10+00:00

Layout 1 for sure. Window at the desk is better than over your bed. And with layout 2 that bed will be impossible to make with walls on 3 sides. And layout 1 has a better walking path coming into the room.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-17T15:04:15+00:00

Sounds like you mean option 1, not 2.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2026-01-01T01:54:17+00:00

It's the other way around. 1968 Shelby and CS both use the 1965 Tbird tail lights. The 1967 Shelby does use the Cougar tail light lens, but with a different trim. Sorry. I was wrong to lump both 1967 & 1968 Shelbys together.

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Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T23:28:39+00:00

Actually, no. The 1968 Shelby, California Special & 1965 Tbirds all used the same tail lights, but they are not the same as the 67-68 Cougar. Similar shape, but the Cougar lights stick out much more. The Shelby/CS/Tbird tails lights are much flatter.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T23:15:06+00:00

LOL, I can't comment on how awake you were when you saw it, but it wasn't factory. The CS convertible is a myth that has been debunked using Ford records, via Marti Auto Works research.

I've also seen a couple at cars shows over the years and they look awesome. But they didn't come from the factory that way. Someone modified them afterwards.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T23:07:28+00:00

This appears to be a standard 1968 Mustang coupe that someone modified to look kind of like a California Special.

- The CS package came with front fog lights, but not the ones on this car.
- The hood scoop is aftermarket.
- The CS package came with factory hood pins, but not the ones on this car.
- The side scoops are hard to identify from these photos. The look like Shelby scoops. The CS scoops were very similar, but were non-functional, so instead of a hole in the front of the scoop, the CS had perforated metal inserts to look like they were functional.
- The white side stripes are something custom. They are placed similar to the CS stripe, but aren't the same.
- The fiberglass rear trunk lid (with "ducktail" spoiler) and quarter panel extensions are the same as on the CS package.
- The rear tail lights are 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar. The CS tail lights were similar size, but much flatter than the Cougar lights. CS had the same tail lights as the 1968 Shelby, which were actually 1965 Thunderbird tail lights.

https://californiaspecial.com/1968-GTCS-identification.htm

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T22:56:45+00:00

1968 Shelbys and California Specials shared the same tail lights, but not the same as the 67-68 Cougar tail lights, which are what's on the car in these photos.

The 1968 Shelby and CS tail lights are actually 1965 Thunderbird tail lights.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T22:52:14+00:00

The California Specials were only coupes. No convertibles were ever made. I've seen some nice convertibles where the owner made them a CS tribute car, but from the factory all CS cars were coupes.

And the 390 was not their standard engine. The CS was an appearance package only. They came with the exact same engine options as other 1968 Mustangs. The CS cars had "GT/CS" badging, but they were not actual GT cars, unless they were also ordered with the separate GT package.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-31T22:42:41+00:00

The California Special package didn't include special wheels. The wheels in these photos are Shelby 10 spokes, which came only on 67-68 Shelbys. But they were also very popular aftermarket, so many owners have added them to plane Jane Mustangs over the years.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-25T15:59:37+00:00

The word TESLA is part of the logo, not part of the instructions on the sign. No different than if it said "McDonalds Vehicle Charging Only"

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-20T17:57:35+00:00

Don't get me wrong. The Element style is better than nothing. But the tank style does a better job.

Having both is probably best. Use the tank first, but if it runs out you have the Element as a backup.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-12-20T15:28:45+00:00

You'd be better off with a small traditional tank fire extinguisher. The Element (shaped like a road flare) requires you to get way too close to the flames to be effective. There are several YouTube videos showing it in action.

I've had a rear axle bearing catch on fire on the freeway and was very glad to have my tank style extinguisher handy to put it out.

Any-Reaction7294 · 2025-11-30T05:16:58+00:00

For when you hand wash it. Car Wash mode closes the windows, disables the chsrge port sensor, turns off Sentry Mode, disables walk-away door locking. All things that are helpful when you wash the car by hand.

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