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gabet40 · 07-12-2006, 10:58 AM

Im putting together some ideas for the shop im going to build when im ready so i was wondering if you guys could post some pics of your set up. thanks for the ideas!!

wibilly · 07-12-2006, 11:10 AM

just remember you can never have enough space. i can show you what not to do

glock35ipsc · 07-12-2006, 11:18 AM

I have more shop equipment in there now, along with more shelving, so it is not as tidy as it was then. But still have lots of room. It is 30'x40' with 8' walls. My biggest mistake!! Should have went with 12' or 14' walls so I could put int a lift. I also have a large 220VAC window mount AC unit in the wall, and a 100,000 BTU shop heater. Year 'round comfort!

farside847 · 07-12-2006, 11:33 AM

Man, I wish I had more land....

67chevy2wd · 07-12-2006, 11:43 AM

Shop pics threads are probably my favorite threads becasue I can't wait to build my own shop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

I also have a large 220VAC window mount AC unit in the wall, and a 100,000 BTU shop heater. Year 'round comfort!

glock you read my mind "year 'round comfort!"

btw that is a nice looking shop you got there.

gabet40 · 07-12-2006, 11:46 AM

ya im still several years out of being ready to build, but its never too early to plan. get some good pics here and put em on the fridge for motivation!

glock35ipsc · 07-12-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks Andrew!! Makes wanting to work on my truck or my other "toys" more enjoyable!

Orange · 07-12-2006, 12:36 PM

Only have 2 pics that I could find right off.
I may try and get some more...
http://slickorange.com/bash/images/c...age_image0.jpg
http://slickorange.com/bash/images/c...age_image1.jpg
3 very workable bays, and the one my truck sits in is way oversized. Hard to tell probably from that pic, but its pretty nice.

My advice would be get whatever overhead storage you can (I have all that space available overhead) and insulate your walls for good heat/cool properties. You know the rest. Receptacles everywhere, big as you can...

I am still adding lights, etc. This wasn't the finished state, just a couple of buddies brought their turbo cars over and waxed them while I cleaned on the truck.

AWEGS72 · 07-12-2006, 02:03 PM

ahhh. so thats what mine will look like when its done. I just finished siding it last night. Its a 24x40 with 9 ft walls. I havent finished the inside yet. Still have a huge stack of sheetrock and insulation to put in. I ran a 60amp service out there and have a furnace for winter working. Keeping my eyes open for a window unit air conditioner for next summer.

I'm going to epoxy coat the floor right away. I have water and a drain for washing indoors too.

**Ron 586** · 07-12-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWEGS72

ahhh. so thats what mine will look like when its done. I just finished siding it last night. Its a 24x40 with 9 ft walls. I havent finished the inside yet. Still have a huge stack of sheetrock and insulation to put in. I ran a 60amp service out there and have a furnace for winter working. Keeping my eyes open for a window unit air conditioner for next summer.

I'm going to epoxy coat the floor right away. I have water and a drain for washing indoors too.

Do your self a favor before you hang all that sheetrock and do a little research on how many amps all your equipment draws and maybe bump it up a little. If you are going to be running a welder and air compressor you are over loaded already.

glock35ipsc · 07-12-2006, 02:37 PM

I ran full 200 amp service to mine. I have too many 220v items to run... mill, air compressor, A/C, MIG welder, TIG.... sometimes they are all running at once!

bigfredtn · 07-12-2006, 04:08 PM

Check out this website. There are some really nice garages/shops here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/index.php?

ChevyDude · 07-12-2006, 04:30 PM

Man o Man Glock.....sweeeeeeet!!!

glock35ipsc · 07-12-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Man o Man Glock.....sweeeeeeet!!!

Just think... you get to come root around in there on Saturday!!

**SactoJim** · 07-12-2006, 05:24 PM

I'm living vicariously through my boss since I live in over inflated California and realestate & land is STUPID priced!!!!....and the wimpy 2 car garage at home just don't cut it!

We sell equipment to body shops and basically this is a fully operational showroom with all the goodies we sell.......I think I'm in heaven!

When I interviewed here last Dec and my now boss showed me the facility I about crapped a twinky!!!

**SactoJim** · 07-12-2006, 05:24 PM

More pics of me cheating!!

Lemield · 07-12-2006, 05:25 PM

Glock...that is AWESOME!!!

Here is mine. I had to build a tandem garage since I live in the city of Arvada. It's 20 ft wide by 36 ft deep. Looks like a 2 car from the street. My impression...a great parking garage....not too great for working on trucks/cars though...but I manage.

These are old pictures. The garage is fully insulated and has a 60 amp electrical service with 220. I have a portable propane heater that keeps it warm....warms it up in 10 minutes or so.

The garage has attic storage 12 ft wide by 36 ft deep by 5.5 ft high. My wife has it full of stuff!

CAROL LADUE · 07-12-2006, 05:37 PM

jim is that in roseville?i pmed you too

**SactoJim** · 07-12-2006, 05:38 PM

Though the shop in which I get to work on my truck is awesome, I still have to play by somebody else's rules. I'm envious of all you guys that have enough room to have a shop within walking distance of where you sleep...or for that matter somewhere else. The best part about that is it's YOUR'S and you can do what you want with it.

Nice shops!

**Palf70Step** · 07-12-2006, 06:24 PM

Here is mine. Like many said, build as big as you can afford (or restrictions allow). It's never enough.
The build photo gives you the idea of the real layout that you can't fully see with the walls up and all the plant growth back.

67chevy2wd · 07-12-2006, 07:06 PM

Palf70Step, what size is your shop. That looks like a nice shop you there, you southern guys are lucky not haveing to insulate for cold winters, but I guess you got the heat.

**Palf70Step** · 07-12-2006, 07:29 PM

The shop is 24x30 with a 18x15 overhang. It is insulated. Believe me, I'd fry if it wasn't. But I opted for industrial blown-in foam type insulation. To me it works and looks better and holds up better.

Fred T · 07-12-2006, 08:37 PM

You had to ask, didn't you.

69-350 · 07-12-2006, 08:43 PM

here's my shop... it has a miserable climate all year... in the summer, it's too stinkin hot, and in the winter it'll freeze your everything off. Oh yeah, and the tools suck (at least I've got a portable air compressor for ...well... tires, and blowing things off... ), my tool wrack consists of a bunch of wrenches in one of my hubcaps, and to get under anything sucks majorly, and those rocks are rough on the back!

Well, okay, it isn't a shop (well, it's my shop), and it's called a driveway, but it works.

Otherwise, usually our tools are hung up in the shed, where right now I'm tearing apart a 351W for the ole 1969 Pony wagon (aka Mustang) in the process of rebuilding it. I haven't got a pic of that, might have to grab one, but basically it's a little shed, about 15 feet by 10 feet or something. With all the crap in there in the summer, it's got an area to work in about ten feet by six feet. And boy does it get hot in there, being 90-100 degrees outside, about 1,000 inside, and in coveralls, and a meager little fan going which doesnt help a lot. But it works, I mean, how long could one boy take to rebuild a motor?

Or two, after I get done with the Ford motor for our 69 Mustang, I've got to rebuild my 350 for my 69 Chevy.

Anyways, my overuse of words is about complete, attached is a picture of the greatest (note sarcasm) shop ever...

*Shane* · 07-12-2006, 09:08 PM

Here's mine. Think "shade tree."

07-12-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	photos of your shop...? Im putting together some ideas for the shop im going to build when im ready so i was wondering if you guys could post some pics of your set up. thanks for the ideas!! __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

07-12-2006, 11:10 AM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: photos of your shop...? just remember you can never have enough space. i can show you what not to do __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

07-12-2006, 11:18 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: photos of your shop...? I have more shop equipment in there now, along with more shelving, so it is not as tidy as it was then. But still have lots of room. It is 30'x40' with 8' walls. My biggest mistake!! Should have went with 12' or 14' walls so I could put int a lift. I also have a large 220VAC window mount AC unit in the wall, and a 100,000 BTU shop heater. Year 'round comfort! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-12-2006, 11:33 AM	#4
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: photos of your shop...? Man, I wish I had more land.... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

07-12-2006, 11:46 AM	#6
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	Re: photos of your shop...? ya im still several years out of being ready to build, but its never too early to plan. get some good pics here and put em on the fridge for motivation! __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

07-12-2006, 11:48 AM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: photos of your shop...? Thanks Andrew!! Makes wanting to work on my truck or my other "toys" more enjoyable! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-12-2006, 12:36 PM	#8
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: photos of your shop...? Only have 2 pics that I could find right off. I may try and get some more... http://slickorange.com/bash/images/c...age_image0.jpg http://slickorange.com/bash/images/c...age_image1.jpg 3 very workable bays, and the one my truck sits in is way oversized. Hard to tell probably from that pic, but its pretty nice. My advice would be get whatever overhead storage you can (I have all that space available overhead) and insulate your walls for good heat/cool properties. You know the rest. Receptacles everywhere, big as you can... I am still adding lights, etc. This wasn't the finished state, just a couple of buddies brought their turbo cars over and waxed them while I cleaned on the truck. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-12-2006, 02:03 PM	#9
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: photos of your shop...? ahhh. so thats what mine will look like when its done. I just finished siding it last night. Its a 24x40 with 9 ft walls. I havent finished the inside yet. Still have a huge stack of sheetrock and insulation to put in. I ran a 60amp service out there and have a furnace for winter working. Keeping my eyes open for a window unit air conditioner for next summer. I'm going to epoxy coat the floor right away. I have water and a drain for washing indoors too.

07-12-2006, 02:37 PM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: photos of your shop...? I ran full 200 amp service to mine. I have too many 220v items to run... mill, air compressor, A/C, MIG welder, TIG.... sometimes they are all running at once! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-12-2006, 04:08 PM	#12
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: photos of your shop...? Check out this website. There are some really nice garages/shops here. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/index.php? __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.

07-12-2006, 04:30 PM	#13
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: photos of your shop...? Man o Man Glock.....sweeeeeeet!!!

07-12-2006, 05:24 PM	#15
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	I'm Cheating!! I'm living vicariously through my boss since I live in over inflated California and realestate & land is STUPID priced!!!!....and the wimpy 2 car garage at home just don't cut it! We sell equipment to body shops and basically this is a fully operational showroom with all the goodies we sell.......I think I'm in heaven! When I interviewed here last Dec and my now boss showed me the facility I about crapped a twinky!!! Last edited by SactoJim; 10-04-2007 at 05:19 PM.

07-12-2006, 05:24 PM	#16
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: photos of your shop...? More pics of me cheating!! Last edited by SactoJim; 10-04-2007 at 05:19 PM.

07-12-2006, 05:25 PM	#17
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: photos of your shop...? Glock...that is AWESOME!!! Here is mine. I had to build a tandem garage since I live in the city of Arvada. It's 20 ft wide by 36 ft deep. Looks like a 2 car from the street. My impression...a great parking garage....not too great for working on trucks/cars though...but I manage. These are old pictures. The garage is fully insulated and has a 60 amp electrical service with 220. I have a portable propane heater that keeps it warm....warms it up in 10 minutes or so. The garage has attic storage 12 ft wide by 36 ft deep by 5.5 ft high. My wife has it full of stuff! Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

07-12-2006, 05:37 PM	#18
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07-12-2006, 05:38 PM	#19
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: photos of your shop...? Though the shop in which I get to work on my truck is awesome, I still have to play by somebody else's rules. I'm envious of all you guys that have enough room to have a shop within walking distance of where you sleep...or for that matter somewhere else. The best part about that is it's YOUR'S and you can do what you want with it. Nice shops! Last edited by SactoJim; 07-12-2006 at 05:51 PM.

07-12-2006, 06:24 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: photos of your shop...? Here is mine. Like many said, build as big as you can afford (or restrictions allow). It's never enough. The build photo gives you the idea of the real layout that you can't fully see with the walls up and all the plant growth back. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-12-2006, 07:06 PM	#21
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: photos of your shop...? Palf70Step, what size is your shop. That looks like a nice shop you there, you southern guys are lucky not haveing to insulate for cold winters, but I guess you got the heat. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

07-12-2006, 07:29 PM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: photos of your shop...? The shop is 24x30 with a 18x15 overhang. It is insulated. Believe me, I'd fry if it wasn't. But I opted for industrial blown-in foam type insulation. To me it works and looks better and holds up better. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 07-12-2006 at 07:52 PM.

07-12-2006, 08:37 PM	#23
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: photos of your shop...? You had to ask, didn't you. Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-12-2006, 08:43 PM	#24
69-350 Oil trash and damn proud of it Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 1,993	Re: photos of your shop...? here's my shop... it has a miserable climate all year... in the summer, it's too stinkin hot, and in the winter it'll freeze your everything off. Oh yeah, and the tools suck (at least I've got a portable air compressor for ...well... tires, and blowing things off... ), my tool wrack consists of a bunch of wrenches in one of my hubcaps, and to get under anything sucks majorly, and those rocks are rough on the back! Well, okay, it isn't a shop (well, it's my shop), and it's called a driveway, but it works. Otherwise, usually our tools are hung up in the shed, where right now I'm tearing apart a 351W for the ole 1969 Pony wagon (aka Mustang) in the process of rebuilding it. I haven't got a pic of that, might have to grab one, but basically it's a little shed, about 15 feet by 10 feet or something. With all the crap in there in the summer, it's got an area to work in about ten feet by six feet. And boy does it get hot in there, being 90-100 degrees outside, about 1,000 inside, and in coveralls, and a meager little fan going which doesnt help a lot. But it works, I mean, how long could one boy take to rebuild a motor? Or two, after I get done with the Ford motor for our 69 Mustang, I've got to rebuild my 350 for my 69 Chevy. Anyways, my overuse of words is about complete, attached is a picture of the greatest (note sarcasm) shop ever... Attached Images __________________ Mark 1997 K1500 Z71, 14 bolt SF 3.73 posi, Bright Blue Metallic. 6" Superlift 1972 C-10, toolbox, p/s, 350/TH350/3.73 open, black int., bronze 2008 Dodge MegaCab. H&S tuned 6.7 Cummins. Fast Four Tons Some of my pics http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/69-350/

07-12-2006, 09:08 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: photos of your shop...? Here's mine. Think "shade tree."

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