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NONHOG · 11-15-2007, 04:39 PM

I'm pumped , my contractor is actually working in my yard !
I'll snap some pics as it goes together , 1200 SQ FT shop/garage .

took forever to get permits
Its a pole building so today they dig holes , county inspects them , then the fun begins !

Andy4639 · 11-15-2007, 04:51 PM

That is great. I know your feeling. I just had my garage built this past winter and man! I didn't know what I was missing until it was finished. My 71 and 07 have a nice cozy home now to live in.
My son has his own gym up top with a Bo-Flex and other stuff. Oh yea his video stuff too!

streetstar · 11-15-2007, 07:37 PM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;2447243]That is great. I know your feeling. I just had my garage built this past winter and man! I didn't know what I was missing until it was finished. My 71 and 07 have a nice cozy home now to live in.
My son has his own gym up top with a Bo-Flex and other stuff. Oh yea his video stuff too!

Andy, thats pretty slick --- on the loft upstairs, did you have to "stick build" it , or did they use a pre-made attic truss ? -- what size is it? I have to build a new storage barn myself and would love to have a little hideaway up-top

EyeH8the24 · 11-15-2007, 04:51 PM

post plenty of pics as build goes along.....

Sillyoldman · 11-15-2007, 05:00 PM

Im glad it's finally started. Now the real stress starts. Are you planning on going back to work, or sit around watching people tearing things up?

NONHOG · 11-15-2007, 05:28 PM

I think i'll wait till I get home everynight to "pull my hair out"

Actually it'll be fun coming home and seeing whats changed , if anything !
I'll post a front yard before pic .

BACKYARD88 · 11-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Wow, looks like front woods from here

I only wish I could see that many trees from my front yard.

NONHOG · 11-15-2007, 06:13 PM

yep 20 trees taken out . I liked them but the needles were everywhere !
and that was the only place to put the shop !

BACKYARD88 · 11-15-2007, 06:35 PM

Cool! Thank the lord for chainsaws

**old Rusty C10** · 11-15-2007, 07:09 PM

when youre done with yours wanna come over and build mine??

Sillyoldman · 11-15-2007, 07:25 PM

Before and after the coin-toss pics of Nonhog.

NONHOG · 11-15-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Before and after the coin-toss pics of Nonhog.

I have decided I liked the trees better so I hired a guy to put them back in
see.............

NONHOG · 11-15-2007, 10:48 PM

Actually I almost walked right into one of the holes when I got home tonite
(very dark) my wife happened to show up and took the auger pictures earlier in the day.
heres were I just about broke a leg or some darn thing

Andy4639 · 11-15-2007, 11:21 PM

streetstar,
The whole thing was hand built. The trusses were all delivered already built. The garage is 28'x24' with the upstairs is 28' x 12' heated space. Both sides have a crawl space for storage. I built trap doors on each wall to get in and out.

streetstar · 11-16-2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Actually I almost walked right into one of the holes when I got home tonite
(very dark) my wife happened to show up and took the auger pictures earlier in the day.
heres were I just about broke a leg or some darn thing

Sounds like you're pretty excited about the project

How big? flooring plans-- painted or tiled? (checkerboard floor kit -- i knew it) unfinished or drywalled and air conditioned? Is it gonna have a lift? -- please tell me it has 12' ceilings and a lift, plus a giant air compressor hard plumbed throughout the place, but mounted outside so you dont have to hear it, --- oh, oh, and a loft like Andy's so you can have a place to "write your mystery novel" -- hardwired for internet so you can check out the boards without the little woman wondering what your doing. Surround sound and satellite tv would be nice too

Sorry, i got a little excited and am living vicariously through your project. I am trying to budget for one of my own in the future (i have a big -a$$ garage, but its not quite the same as a separate , dedicated shop building)

All the choices with doing your own shop can be a little overwhelming, and if you let your brain go into overdrive - they can cost as much as a small house

Sillyoldman · 11-16-2007, 11:45 AM

Geeze I could only imagine stepping in them holes in the middle of the night. They should put some plywood
over the holes. Thats a liability.
Maybe you should invite your grass dumping neighbor over to your place?

NONHOG · 11-16-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Geeze I could only imagine stepping in them holes in the middle of the night. They should put some plywood
over the holes. Thats a liability.
Maybe you should invite your grass dumping neighbor over to your place?

[QUOTE=streetstar;2447877]Sounds like you're pretty excited about the project

How big? flooring plans-- painted or tiled? (checkerboard floor kit -- i knew it) unfinished or drywalled and air conditioned? Is it gonna have a lift? -- please tell me it has 12' ceilings and a lift, plus a giant air compressor hard plumbed throughout the place, but mounted outside so you dont have to hear it, --- oh, oh, and a loft like Andy's so you can have a place to "write your mystery novel" -- hardwired for internet so you can check out the boards without the little woman wondering what your doing. Surround sound and satellite tv would be nice too

How big : 1200 sq ft. kinda a 2 phase building 14x32 where I can park my DD
(Scion XB) and kids bikes yard tools , lawn mowers , whatever else Momma wants

then the good part 28x28 Shop space (man room) room for a lift (Yep ) may make a small area to put my bike and maybe a lil office space
won't need A/C here in the ol PNW only use it 2 weeks out of the year

I've been studying on the Garage journal http://www.garagejournal.com/
awesome stuff there . (almost as good as this site) not sure about floor coatings or coverings alot of $ for little return except for show IMO
loft YES ! sheet rock ? not sure just yet probably a combo of sheetrock
peg board with this stuff for the lower 4 ' http://www.magnesiacore.com/
so many ideas so little time . !

Blue'72 · 11-16-2007, 02:50 PM

I love my trees too, but I'd be willing to fire up the chainsaw for a shop like that! As jealous as I am, I AM happy for ya!!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-16-2007, 02:55 PM

Thats awesome. LOL at the the tree hugging picture. Can't wait to see it when its done. You all are making me want my own shop so bad now.

Sillyoldman · 11-17-2007, 02:29 PM

Any new progress pics?

PS, tree hugger is NOT actually Nonhog. Just being Silly.

NONHOG · 11-17-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Any new progress pics?

PS, tree hugger is NOT actually Nonhog. Just being Silly.

My hairline is slightly further forward (not much)

Got one of the man doors delivered @ 7 am this morning but thats all the news for now ! hoping to see posts in the ground when I get there tonite but I dought it , not scheduled for delivery till Friday .
They charged me an extra 90 $ for longer post cause they started earlier than planned (worth the 90$ in my book)

NONHOG · 11-18-2007, 12:19 PM

No lumber or metal yet , but the porta potty has landed . Very good sign !
Just installed my 20 amp service for there air compressor last night .
The ball is rolling !

NONHOG · 11-19-2007, 12:33 AM

My contractor said the materials are scheduled for drop on friday and then they would set the post friday and start on the roof monday . More BS nothing happened today (friday)except there is a toilet in my front yard for no good reason.
I am a lil bummed .

NONHOG · 11-21-2007, 09:39 PM

Well Monday night is here and @ 5 its pretty dark but heres what I found in my front yard when I got home .
hope to see some post upright when I get home Tuesday .

NONHOG · 11-26-2007, 02:25 PM

Progress , post up before Thanksgiving , roof started day after !

11-15-2007, 04:39 PM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Digging Holes For Shop Today! I'm pumped , my contractor is actually working in my yard ! I'll snap some pics as it goes together , 1200 SQ FT shop/garage . took forever to get permits Its a pole building so today they dig holes , county inspects them , then the fun begins ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 01-12-2008 at 08:23 PM.

11-15-2007, 04:51 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! That is great. I know your feeling. I just had my garage built this past winter and man! I didn't know what I was missing until it was finished. My 71 and 07 have a nice cozy home now to live in. My son has his own gym up top with a Bo-Flex and other stuff. Oh yea his video stuff too! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-15-2007, 07:37 PM	#3
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! [QUOTE=Andy4639;2447243]That is great. I know your feeling. I just had my garage built this past winter and man! I didn't know what I was missing until it was finished. My 71 and 07 have a nice cozy home now to live in. My son has his own gym up top with a Bo-Flex and other stuff. Oh yea his video stuff too! Andy, thats pretty slick --- on the loft upstairs, did you have to "stick build" it , or did they use a pre-made attic truss ? -- what size is it? I have to build a new storage barn myself and would love to have a little hideaway up-top

11-15-2007, 04:51 PM	#4
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! post plenty of pics as build goes along.....

11-15-2007, 05:00 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Im glad it's finally started. Now the real stress starts. Are you planning on going back to work, or sit around watching people tearing things up? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-15-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! I think i'll wait till I get home everynight to "pull my hair out" Actually it'll be fun coming home and seeing whats changed , if anything ! I'll post a front yard before pic . Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-15-2007, 05:35 PM	#7
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Wow, looks like front woods from here I only wish I could see that many trees from my front yard. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-15-2007, 06:13 PM	#8
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! yep 20 trees taken out . I liked them but the needles were everywhere ! and that was the only place to put the shop ! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-15-2007, 06:35 PM	#9
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Cool! Thank the lord for chainsaws __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

11-15-2007, 07:09 PM	#10
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11-15-2007, 07:25 PM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Before and after the coin-toss pics of Nonhog. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-15-2007, 10:48 PM	#13
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Actually I almost walked right into one of the holes when I got home tonite (very dark) my wife happened to show up and took the auger pictures earlier in the day. heres were I just about broke a leg or some darn thing Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-15-2007, 11:21 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! streetstar, The whole thing was hand built. The trusses were all delivered already built. The garage is 28'x24' with the upstairs is 28' x 12' heated space. Both sides have a crawl space for storage. I built trap doors on each wall to get in and out. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-16-2007, 11:45 AM	#16
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Geeze I could only imagine stepping in them holes in the middle of the night. They should put some plywood over the holes. Thats a liability. Maybe you should invite your grass dumping neighbor over to your place? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-16-2007, 02:50 PM	#18
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! I love my trees too, but I'd be willing to fire up the chainsaw for a shop like that! As jealous as I am, I AM happy for ya!! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904



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11-16-2007, 02:55 PM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Thats awesome. LOL at the the tree hugging picture. Can't wait to see it when its done. You all are making me want my own shop so bad now. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-17-2007, 02:29 PM	#20
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Any new progress pics? PS, tree hugger is NOT actually Nonhog. Just being Silly. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-18-2007, 12:19 PM	#22
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! No lumber or metal yet , but the porta potty has landed . Very good sign ! Just installed my 20 amp service for there air compressor last night . The ball is rolling ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-19-2007, 12:33 AM	#23
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! My contractor said the materials are scheduled for drop on friday and then they would set the post friday and start on the roof monday . More BS nothing happened today (friday)except there is a toilet in my front yard for no good reason. I am a lil bummed . __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-21-2007, 09:39 PM	#24
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Well Monday night is here and @ 5 its pretty dark but heres what I found in my front yard when I got home . hope to see some post upright when I get home Tuesday . Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-26-2007, 02:25 PM	#25
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Digging Holes For Shop Today! Progress , post up before Thanksgiving , roof started day after ! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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