The Perfect Garage.
Instructor
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From: Manitouwadge Ontario
Re: The Perfect Garage. (scottw)
Make sure it is wired with recepticles all around to eliminate the extension cords. A mobile overhead gantry crane is very handy. Put extra foundation in with some eyebolts to allow a connection to a winch or tugger to drag in dead vehicles.
If you have the resources $$ a rolling road could be installed.
If you have the resources $$ a rolling road could be installed.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wisconsin
Re: The Perfect Garage. (vett70)
We've got one of those round buildings. About 45ft wide, 100ft long, 29ft tall at the peak. We are insulating it (excessively slow, that is a lot of walls and we have to use an elaborate tractor hoisting setup to get a guy up there (me :mad ) so they can get all itchy). My dad put the drive on hoist in, we also have adapters for frame lift also. We still have to cement it in though. 20amp outlets all around. Incandesant and flouresant lighting is planned. Flouresants are on all the time, incandesants for when we need more lightening at a specific work bench. There will be a metals area, woods, and everything else. There are two rooms already devided off that used to be for grain, my dad has cleaned them out and put shelves in one for the tool room. The other might be a clean room for building engines.
Safety Car
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From: South Central Louisiana
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Re: The Perfect Garage. (Schmucker)
My suggestions:
No smaller than a 30x50, thats what I have, I wish it was 40x60, wouldn't have cost that much more.
Make sure it is as rodent proof as possible.
I agree with the above, go with a lift that lifts from the frame.
No smaller than a 30x50, thats what I have, I wish it was 40x60, wouldn't have cost that much more.
Make sure it is as rodent proof as possible.
I agree with the above, go with a lift that lifts from the frame.
Racer
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From: Galena OH
Re: The Perfect Garage. (vett70)
I have built a 32 by 56 foot pole barn. I am able to have enough space for my Vette, my Z28, my 5.0 Mustang, my Chevelle SS and my father in law's 87 Vette plus a tractor and several motorcyles. My barn is 2 stories for the first 30 feet and the remaining 20 some feet is the full 24 foot high. I will put a 2 pole lift in there in the next few years. I have 6 inches of insulation with white steel inter walls and 8 inches of re-inforced fiberglass concrete for the floor with 4 anchor points( for frame work). The second floor is for engine parts, and other things I dont want on the ground floor that will take up space. I have my compressor on the second floor and the furnace will be there soon. I still have many things to complete yet, but the shop is getting closer. My wife supported me on this project. My Point to you is do right the first time, since the wife is supporting you on the project...
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Re: The Perfect Garage. (Cool427shark)
...My barn is 2 stories for the first 30 feet and the remaining 20 some feet is the full 24 foot high. I will put a 2 pole lift in there in the next few years. I have 6 inches of insulation with white steel inter walls and 8 inches of re-inforced fiberglass concrete for the floor with 4 anchor points( for frame work)....
Drifting
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
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Re: The Perfect Garage. (vett70)
I got this part this year and next year I hope to finish the inside.
It is a 24' X 36' with a 9' X 16' front door and a 7' X 9' side door in the rear. this makes a good access and lets the air circulate through very well.
It is a 24' X 36' with a 9' X 16' front door and a 7' X 9' side door in the rear. this makes a good access and lets the air circulate through very well.
Safety Car
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From: Seattle WA
Re: The Perfect Garage. (PROSOUTH)
i want a garage that 2 stories, climate controlled, holds 6 cars with room, black and white tile floor and white walls with corvette border at the top. my 11x4 C3 BFG banner would hang in the center of it and there would be crossed flags on every wall.
i would also like it if it was filled with tools and cars :lol:
i would also like it if it was filled with tools and cars :lol:
Melting Slicks
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From: Exiled Tampa Bay Misfit
Re: The Perfect Garage. ('79ProwlerOrange)
Make sure you have air and electrical drops from the ceiling. I't a lot nicer to have retracting air hoses and electrical cords from the ceiling than dragging hoses and cords around the floor all of the time
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
Re: The Perfect Garage. (a454corvette)
My perfect garage would have a certain 'MAJIC' ability about it....
The ability to DOUBLE in size by flipping a switch, so everytime I got it full of junk, flip the switch and have MORE ROOM!!!!!......
Yeh, man.....
GENE
The ability to DOUBLE in size by flipping a switch, so everytime I got it full of junk, flip the switch and have MORE ROOM!!!!!......
Yeh, man.....
GENE
Drifting
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From: Goulburn, Australia NSW
Re: The Perfect Garage. (joeveto)
Lastly, I'd want a LAN line out there so I could access the Forum when I'm stuck. Which is to say, most of the time. :yesnod:
The main feature I designed into the garage when I built it was the have the floor as a split level. The section this pic was taken from is about 18" above the front garage door entry evel. I had originally planned to incorporate a pit, but struck way too much rock when excavating which I did by hand. :crazy:
As everyone has already suggested....work out how much room you think you'll need and then double it.........at least!
Good luck.
My little hideaway.
Yes that is the lastest Hooters calendar on the wall too. :D
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Burning Brakes
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Re: The Perfect Garage. (Brutus)
- A large sink with a stainless basin is a must. You'll use it to wash parts and your hands.
- Plenty of cabinets, deep and wide enough for long tools
- Building in a dehumidifier is not a bad idea. It'll help dry out your cars and prevent surface rust on the frame.
-Outlets and good lights (see below) EVERYWHERE
- Look at http://www.griotsgarage.com/ (Griots Garage) for ideas. This is a catalog operation that carries the best stuff known to car-men for your garage and cars. (I strongly recommend their waxes, polishes and Speed Shine.) I was just at their warehouse for their "every 5 years garage sale" and some of the stuff was fantastic. Their non-lifting floor paint really doesn't lift or peel. And their Hylide (sp?) Lights are expensive, but worth their weight in gold for proper lighting for doing detailing. Get a catalog!
- Plenty of cabinets, deep and wide enough for long tools
- Building in a dehumidifier is not a bad idea. It'll help dry out your cars and prevent surface rust on the frame.
-Outlets and good lights (see below) EVERYWHERE
- Look at http://www.griotsgarage.com/ (Griots Garage) for ideas. This is a catalog operation that carries the best stuff known to car-men for your garage and cars. (I strongly recommend their waxes, polishes and Speed Shine.) I was just at their warehouse for their "every 5 years garage sale" and some of the stuff was fantastic. Their non-lifting floor paint really doesn't lift or peel. And their Hylide (sp?) Lights are expensive, but worth their weight in gold for proper lighting for doing detailing. Get a catalog!
Instructor
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From: Southlake Texas
Re: The Perfect Garage. (vett70)
OK I have read through all of the replies - I think that joeveto covered well - especially the sound proofing of the compressor - I actually have a spare pare of pants in the garage so when I crap my pants I have something to change into.
The only other idea that I have seen reciently that was a great suggestion is to NOT do like all of us and use florescent lighting - use some incandescent lights and tracks for work areas - it makes the paint look great and visibility while working much better. :smash:
The only other idea that I have seen reciently that was a great suggestion is to NOT do like all of us and use florescent lighting - use some incandescent lights and tracks for work areas - it makes the paint look great and visibility while working much better. :smash:
Racer
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From: Galena OH
Re: The Perfect Garage. (vett70)
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...My barn is 2 stories for the first 30 feet and the remaining 20 some feet is the full 24 foot high. I will put a 2 pole lift in there in the next few years. I have 6 inches of insulation with white steel inter walls and 8 inches of re-inforced fiberglass concrete for the floor with 4 anchor points( for frame work)....
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Do you mean for the building framing or do you actually use these tie-downs for working on the auto frame??
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Vett70,
Yes, for pulling frames on autos.
...My barn is 2 stories for the first 30 feet and the remaining 20 some feet is the full 24 foot high. I will put a 2 pole lift in there in the next few years. I have 6 inches of insulation with white steel inter walls and 8 inches of re-inforced fiberglass concrete for the floor with 4 anchor points( for frame work)....
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Do you mean for the building framing or do you actually use these tie-downs for working on the auto frame??
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Vett70,
Yes, for pulling frames on autos.
Drifting
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From: Northampton Ma
Re: The Perfect Garage. (Cool427shark)
With money being no object, the sky's the limit. Here are a list of my must haves:
1. Heated and fully insulated.
2. 4 post lift
3. As much space/bays as possible, for all the tools, storage, etc. and for more toys down the road :yesnod:
4. A bathroom with an industrial-type sink
5. Provisions for a body lift for chassis work
6. Engine hoist and stand
7. Every tool known to man, especially a high powered air compressor (this is an important one :yesnod: )
8. A good, easily cleanable floor
9. Office area with a phone, computer with internet access, fridge, and a couch/chair with a small TV
10. A good stereo, you get very sick of hearing crappy sounding music when you spend hours in the garage :rolleyes:
11. And if you really have money to burn, a dynojet to do tuning
That's all I can think of at the moment. I hope to see some pics of the final outcome/ or plans of what you come up with. Good luck :cheers:
1. Heated and fully insulated.
2. 4 post lift
3. As much space/bays as possible, for all the tools, storage, etc. and for more toys down the road :yesnod:
4. A bathroom with an industrial-type sink
5. Provisions for a body lift for chassis work
6. Engine hoist and stand
7. Every tool known to man, especially a high powered air compressor (this is an important one :yesnod: )
8. A good, easily cleanable floor
9. Office area with a phone, computer with internet access, fridge, and a couch/chair with a small TV
10. A good stereo, you get very sick of hearing crappy sounding music when you spend hours in the garage :rolleyes:
11. And if you really have money to burn, a dynojet to do tuning
That's all I can think of at the moment. I hope to see some pics of the final outcome/ or plans of what you come up with. Good luck :cheers: