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lpguy · 10-19-2010, 07:18 PM

I was just wondering if anyone else is working on their truck in same kind of situation i am. Im 22 and the house i bought only has a 1 car garage, but i live out of city limits so im free to work on it in the driveway. Anyone working with the same limit of space?

Youngbuck7072 · 10-19-2010, 07:39 PM

im working in a smaller space than you buddy![IMG]

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dwcsr · 10-19-2010, 07:53 PM

Luckily the weather here is not bad most of the time. You could get a cheap car port

Heinz55 · 10-19-2010, 10:48 PM

Every house I have lived at (and now own) has had a gravel driveway with no cover. I think I am going to pour a small pad at the end, just inside the backyard. Even if it just big enough to put four jack-stands on I would be happy.

What is worse (at least IMO) is the heat down here. Next summer I will buy a 10' easy up canopy for working under the hood.

jimig1 · 10-19-2010, 11:15 PM

I have a 2 car garage but the wife says that she has to have a spot in there so i have to have a spot cleaned up for her. My next house is going to have a big pole barn

Heinz55 · 10-19-2010, 11:16 PM

Every house I have lived at (and now own) has had a gravel driveway with no cover. I think I am going to pour a small pad at the end, just inside the backyard. Even if it just big enough to put four jack-stands on I would be happy.

What is worse (at least IMO) is the heat down here. Next summer I will buy a 10' easy up canopy for working under the hood.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2010, 11:41 PM

I have worked on and built many projects out side in the driveway, yard, parking lot, what ever works.

Heck, I put up a small shop, and I still find myself working on stuff out side. Dang it!

mobileortho · 10-20-2010, 12:08 AM

You're not alone. Mine's on the back patio. Afraid to leave it out front for fear of it disappearing.

tantrumpipeline · 10-20-2010, 12:18 AM

I just got mine into my garage, it's gonna be good for a few weeks, but without insulation and bein this far north, it'll be on hold again mid november until spring

Tchia65 · 10-20-2010, 01:48 AM

I am maxxed out for space at the house so I'm building my 58 on the Navy Base. I spent all evening laying in a puddle in the rain pulling the bed and rearend. Every time I loosened a bolt water came through and hit me in the face.

Keith Seymore · 10-20-2010, 08:19 AM

Yep. Check out my build thread linked below; my truck has never been in my garage.

(Garage is filled with classic Pontiacs!).

K

OrrieG · 10-20-2010, 11:27 AM

I grew up working on a gravel and dirt lot, only protection was a willow tree we also used for engine pulling. Many hours in the western Oregon rain laying in water as a teen. Then graduated to military hobby shop and concrete patio. When I did my first conversion on my 59 in 85 it was done is a dirt floor Model A garage. When we moved the first thing I did, knowing the plans we had for remodeling the house and wanting a good shop, was to build by current garage shop and concrete drive way. I wish I would have plumbed for a restroom and fought my wife harder on the tree that kept it from being 8' longer. You can see pics in the background of my build photos. Trade off was the sunroom/garden area I built my wife for her hobbies!

lpguy · 10-20-2010, 12:18 PM

makes me feel better now i know I'm not alone lol.. i want have my driveway continued beside my house so i can at least work in backyard but i just don't have extra cash for it, maybe when tax time comes around.. Doesn't help that my next door neighbor is a retired engineer with a big shop building . His has a 32 Ford coupe and some 50s car I've never seen before a henry something. It does help having a car guy as a neighbor so i don't get complaints.
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lpguy · 10-20-2010, 12:27 PM

also have to be thankful for a fiancee that doesn't complain hah
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hsdropout · 10-20-2010, 12:30 PM

the garage is reserved for wife's Lexus & the Roadking

Indian113 · 10-20-2010, 02:04 PM

everything I have done to the 64 has been done in the driveway! rewiring,installiing motor and trans-shifter,brakes,you name it. I am cleaning out the garage so I can get it inside this winter. I have to weld some patch panels in floor hard to do outside.

NONHOG · 10-20-2010, 02:59 PM

I'm still working on my shop so often I'll find myself working outside.
Sometimes because my shop is full, sometimes because the rig wont move.

Nice to be outdoors!

MrTucker · 10-20-2010, 05:27 PM

I was working on mine in the parking lot of my condo...

bobinbc · 10-21-2010, 10:11 PM

I did pretty much a complete build on a 67 Camaro while living in a trailer park, gravel roads and driveway. Engine ,trans, body and paint, had to bring everything in every night and then drag it all back out the next day.....

wilberweb · 10-24-2010, 11:29 PM

Hi, first time posting
I am new to this forum. I just started on my 55 Chevy second series big cab. I was going to ask the same question about space as well...until I ran across this post. I have a rental in town. I live in Oregon the weather is wet at least in the winter so I cant work outside much at least the biggest part of the time. I need all the space I can ,I also do woodworking so half the garage is a pickup body shop and the other half is a wood shop and my wife needs her space so it gets tight. I seem to move things around a lot, in and out of the garage that sort of thing. It sucks to have little room but at least its dry.

-Larry

panelrodder81 · 10-25-2010, 04:28 PM

sometimes I wonder whether not having and then getting is better than having and loosing! I built my first truck in my dad's stocked shop, helped with several in my uncles even more stocked shop, bought a house and built a nice big garage/shop and then promptly moved. Now I'm stuck in half of a very under stocked two car garage in a condo complex! (Other half is storage) I'm about to loose that spot as winter is about here and I can't let my wife park in the snow with a one year old. The panel will be going into cold storage for the winter... again.

wilberweb · 10-25-2010, 07:02 PM

I here you there; I was out at my mother in laws for Seven months my truck was in storage out in the weather. I was a contractor local, had a house with a big garage plenty of room Lost all of that, so back to renting. Finally got on my feet It was a struggle to get what I have now, Had plans for a big workshop but life happens. maybe some other time before I retire, I may have opportunity again. So I know how that can be.

-Larry

CSGAS · 10-25-2010, 07:44 PM

Every place I've rented for the last 25 years has had a rule against working on your own cars. For the first 2 years I still had my mom's house to do work at, after I got back from the Army I had a friend who's driveway I could work in on weekends only for about 15 years. Since we each moved, my friend's best suggestion has been to do whatever I have to in a WalMart parking lot, unless I can find someone near me with a driveway to lend...I'm still hoping to find someplace before I have to swap an engine, tranny, etc.

wilberweb · 10-25-2010, 09:12 PM

bobinbc Is That your 57 pickup in your avatar picture?

-Larry

sweet70beast · 10-26-2010, 06:38 PM

Yup, I'm hoping to build a shop in the spring.

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10-19-2010, 07:18 PM	#1
lpguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alvin TX Posts: 120	Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I was just wondering if anyone else is working on their truck in same kind of situation i am. Im 22 and the house i bought only has a 1 car garage, but i live out of city limits so im free to work on it in the driveway. Anyone working with the same limit of space?

10-19-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? im working in a smaller space than you buddy![IMG][/IMG] __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

10-19-2010, 07:53 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Luckily the weather here is not bad most of the time. You could get a cheap car port

10-19-2010, 10:48 PM	#4
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Every house I have lived at (and now own) has had a gravel driveway with no cover. I think I am going to pour a small pad at the end, just inside the backyard. Even if it just big enough to put four jack-stands on I would be happy. What is worse (at least IMO) is the heat down here. Next summer I will buy a 10' easy up canopy for working under the hood. __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"

10-19-2010, 11:15 PM	#5
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I have a 2 car garage but the wife says that she has to have a spot in there so i have to have a spot cleaned up for her. My next house is going to have a big pole barn __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin Last edited by jimig1; 10-19-2010 at 11:16 PM.

10-19-2010, 11:16 PM	#6
Heinz55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 57	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Every house I have lived at (and now own) has had a gravel driveway with no cover. I think I am going to pour a small pad at the end, just inside the backyard. Even if it just big enough to put four jack-stands on I would be happy. What is worse (at least IMO) is the heat down here. Next summer I will buy a 10' easy up canopy for working under the hood. __________________ During first and only engine rebuild " That O-ring? It's a spare I think, but lets keep it just in case we discover we need it" 1955 Chevy 2nd series, "Mabel"

10-19-2010, 11:41 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I have worked on and built many projects out side in the driveway, yard, parking lot, what ever works. Heck, I put up a small shop, and I still find myself working on stuff out side. Dang it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-20-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? You're not alone. Mine's on the back patio. Afraid to leave it out front for fear of it disappearing. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

10-20-2010, 12:18 AM	#9
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I just got mine into my garage, it's gonna be good for a few weeks, but without insulation and bein this far north, it'll be on hold again mid november until spring __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

10-20-2010, 01:48 AM	#10
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I am maxxed out for space at the house so I'm building my 58 on the Navy Base. I spent all evening laying in a puddle in the rain pulling the bed and rearend. Every time I loosened a bolt water came through and hit me in the face. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

10-20-2010, 08:19 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Yep. Check out my build thread linked below; my truck has never been in my garage. (Garage is filled with classic Pontiacs!). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-20-2010, 11:27 AM	#12
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I grew up working on a gravel and dirt lot, only protection was a willow tree we also used for engine pulling. Many hours in the western Oregon rain laying in water as a teen. Then graduated to military hobby shop and concrete patio. When I did my first conversion on my 59 in 85 it was done is a dirt floor Model A garage. When we moved the first thing I did, knowing the plans we had for remodeling the house and wanting a good shop, was to build by current garage shop and concrete drive way. I wish I would have plumbed for a restroom and fought my wife harder on the tree that kept it from being 8' longer. You can see pics in the background of my build photos. Trade off was the sunroom/garden area I built my wife for her hobbies! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-20-2010, 12:18 PM	#13
lpguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alvin TX Posts: 120	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? makes me feel better now i know I'm not alone lol.. i want have my driveway continued beside my house so i can at least work in backyard but i just don't have extra cash for it, maybe when tax time comes around.. Doesn't help that my next door neighbor is a retired engineer with a big shop building . His has a 32 Ford coupe and some 50s car I've never seen before a henry something. It does help having a car guy as a neighbor so i don't get complaints. Posted via Mobile Device

10-20-2010, 12:27 PM	#14
lpguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alvin TX Posts: 120	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? also have to be thankful for a fiancee that doesn't complain hah Posted via Mobile Device

10-20-2010, 12:30 PM	#15
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10-20-2010, 02:04 PM	#16
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? everything I have done to the 64 has been done in the driveway! rewiring,installiing motor and trans-shifter,brakes,you name it. I am cleaning out the garage so I can get it inside this winter. I have to weld some patch panels in floor hard to do outside.

10-20-2010, 02:59 PM	#17
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I'm still working on my shop so often I'll find myself working outside. Sometimes because my shop is full, sometimes because the rig wont move. Nice to be outdoors! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

10-20-2010, 05:27 PM	#18
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I was working on mine in the parking lot of my condo... __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

10-21-2010, 10:11 PM	#19
bobinbc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 576	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I did pretty much a complete build on a 67 Camaro while living in a trailer park, gravel roads and driveway. Engine ,trans, body and paint, had to bring everything in every night and then drag it all back out the next day..... __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

10-24-2010, 11:29 PM	#20
wilberweb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene Or Posts: 175	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Hi, first time posting I am new to this forum. I just started on my 55 Chevy second series big cab. I was going to ask the same question about space as well...until I ran across this post. I have a rental in town. I live in Oregon the weather is wet at least in the winter so I cant work outside much at least the biggest part of the time. I need all the space I can ,I also do woodworking so half the garage is a pickup body shop and the other half is a wood shop and my wife needs her space so it gets tight. I seem to move things around a lot, in and out of the garage that sort of thing. It sucks to have little room but at least its dry. -Larry

10-25-2010, 04:28 PM	#21
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? sometimes I wonder whether not having and then getting is better than having and loosing! I built my first truck in my dad's stocked shop, helped with several in my uncles even more stocked shop, bought a house and built a nice big garage/shop and then promptly moved. Now I'm stuck in half of a very under stocked two car garage in a condo complex! (Other half is storage) I'm about to loose that spot as winter is about here and I can't let my wife park in the snow with a one year old. The panel will be going into cold storage for the winter... again. __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp' Last edited by panelrodder81; 10-25-2010 at 04:30 PM.

10-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#22
wilberweb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene Or Posts: 175	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? I here you there; I was out at my mother in laws for Seven months my truck was in storage out in the weather. I was a contractor local, had a house with a big garage plenty of room Lost all of that, so back to renting. Finally got on my feet It was a struggle to get what I have now, Had plans for a big workshop but life happens. maybe some other time before I retire, I may have opportunity again. So I know how that can be. -Larry

10-25-2010, 07:44 PM	#23
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Every place I've rented for the last 25 years has had a rule against working on your own cars. For the first 2 years I still had my mom's house to do work at, after I got back from the Army I had a friend who's driveway I could work in on weekends only for about 15 years. Since we each moved, my friend's best suggestion has been to do whatever I have to in a WalMart parking lot, unless I can find someone near me with a driveway to lend...I'm still hoping to find someplace before I have to swap an engine, tranny, etc. __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

10-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#24
wilberweb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene Or Posts: 175	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? bobinbc Is That your 57 pickup in your avatar picture? -Larry

10-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#25
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: Anyone else workin out of a driveway? Yup, I'm hoping to build a shop in the spring. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

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