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Old May 29, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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I remember a thread like this was uyp sometime ago but didn't see it in the archives. Do any of you have plans of an unattached garge or suggestions on square footage or layouts?
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Old May 29, 2003 | 02:25 PM
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got around 1000' sq ft and wish it was bigger


Have the ceiling high enough for a lift
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Old May 29, 2003 | 03:03 PM
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I just posted mine last week.

1200 sq ft. floor/ceiling ready for lift sometime down the road. electric/cat5e/cat3/rg6, hot/cold water
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Old May 29, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Metal Wolf,

Did you build your own? Do you have any pics of the outside and inside? I am wanting to build my own but would like to get some ideas before I start. Are you using one big door or 2 doors?

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Old May 29, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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What ever size you think you need double it. I built a 40x48 and now I wished it was at least 60x40. :thumbs:
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Old May 29, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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I didn't build it myself, I'm just going to be doing the finishing of the interior. the insulation/drywall/etc.


Do you plan on getting a lift?


here's my post with a few pics, let me know if you have any questions, or need better pics. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=566487
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That looks really :cool: Do you know what the demensions are? Once you pull your Vette in how much room do you have from the nose to the wall?

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That looks really :cool: Do you know what the demensions are? Once you pull your Vette in how much room do you have from the nose to the wall?

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it's 30x40, with my vette in I have about 10-12'. not sure the exact measurment, i'll get that later tonight.
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http://www.84lumber.com/Projects/Garages/index.asp

They seem to offer lots of different plans and the price is right.
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got myself a 24wx26L Garage with the Grage door offset to onside!!! lots of room, but people ahve been telling me that it will be too small soon!!!!


Rod
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One thing to consider is making a seperate room for the air compressor so you don't have the noise right in your ear while your using air. I can't even hear mine when it's running and it's a big unit. Also consider the direction the door faces in relation to the sun during the time you plan to do the most work. You may not want the sun glaring in all afternoon (west facing door) if you live in a hot climate.
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One thing to consider is making a seperate room for the air compressor so you don't have the noise right in your ear while your using air.
Already thinking about that :yesnod: I plan on pooring a small pad and build an attached shed big enough for the compressor and then plumb the quick connects and regulators inside the garage. There is nothing worse than the sound of an air compressor running while you are working in the garage. :mad

Thanks for all the replies.

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