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gripnrip · 02-09-2010, 12:32 AM

I want to see pics of where all the magic happens.

I just moved to a new house with a bare bones barn that I need to make into a functional garage and I'm looking for ideas.

Post pics of your garage/workspace. Thanks.

danman987123 · 02-09-2010, 01:15 AM

i started something like this months ago......do a search....a while back i remember people were posting alot about their shops or home garages...it was pretty cool just been busy building mine to keep up with other things...good luck with your new home....

Willys47 · 02-09-2010, 01:23 AM

I won't call it magic but I have made some finger nails dissapear

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-09-2010, 02:20 AM

Diggin' your old Willys, what is it 2a or 3a? Trevor

67CHIP72 · 02-09-2010, 02:44 AM

How many square feet do you have?

Beatcoaster · 02-09-2010, 02:48 AM

Here is my Model-T sized "garage" that has more crap in it than you can imagine. Organization is key, except that just went out the window when I ripped out my old trans/engine and had a new 383/trans arrive today - boy is it tight in there!

292farmer · 02-09-2010, 10:27 AM

looks like his jeep is a cj2a as they had the two piece windshield could be a cj-3a with a 2a windshield though,and if the chrome headlite trim rings are original that makes it a 46' or later as 46 was first year of chrome rings i'm restoring a 1949 2a with my dad so thats how i know he makes sure i research evreything before i can lay a finger on any of the restoration projects we do, let me tell you that is actually one of the best ways to do a resto by the time your done researching u dont want to quit the project because u put so much work into it before u even hit the wrenching stage. that u want to see the finished project to. justify the work!

NicoSlam · 02-09-2010, 10:30 AM

Here is my Model T garage. Working on the grill at the moment

OhOneWS6 · 02-09-2010, 10:39 AM

Need to take some better pics of mine. This is all I have at the moment. It's 30 X 32 with 12' walls.

EDIT: Found some better pics.

Willys47 · 02-09-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Diggin' your old Willys, what is it 2a or 3a? Trevor

The willys is a 1947 CJ-2A the shop is 24'by30' with 10' ceiling I wish I had made the walls 2' taller then a hoist would be a option to put in. It's just a bit low for that now.

gripnrip · 02-09-2010, 01:11 PM

Willy's. What is that round metal tube sticking out the front of your garage? I'm jealous of the forest like surroundings you live in. I guess that's what you get in B.C. Canada. Thanks for the post

gripnrip · 02-09-2010, 01:14 PM

Beatcoaster, A small garage gets used up pretty fast with two engines/trannys and two dirt bikes. My garage is a little smaller than yours and I have around 50 bikes (another sickness).

gripnrip · 02-09-2010, 01:17 PM

OHONE. I like the huge banner on the wall, I would kill for 12' of headroom, right now the barn/garage has about 7'.

marcsRX · 02-09-2010, 01:36 PM

Keith Seymore · 02-09-2010, 02:09 PM

"Pontiac Garage":

OhOneWS6 · 02-09-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gripnrip

OHONE. I like the huge banner on the wall, I would kill for 12' of headroom, right now the barn/garage has about 7'.

Thanks Grip. That is actually from the home dugout @ the ball park in Arlington. It is on aluminum panels. New Era changed their logo several years ago and a friend of mine was the one that actually replaced the sign. He kept the old one for me.

I built that shop recently with the intent of getting a lift one day. There are some deed restrictions here or I would have put up a metal building. 30 X 32 with 12 walls isn't cheap to build when it's bricked and roofed to match the house. It sure looks better though.

big_al_71 · 02-09-2010, 04:04 PM

here is where the magic happened for mine...

24 lifts non a/c or heated over 30,000 square feet...

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-09-2010, 04:07 PM

Older pic, when the "man cave" wasn't as messy.

Some from today:

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-09-2010, 04:33 PM

And our storage barn:

67ChevyRedneck · 02-09-2010, 04:51 PM

My garage in 2008:

My garage in 2009 when we moved in (packed full of "home renovation crap" at the moment)

It's 22x24, definitely on the small side, I wish it was at least 6 feet wider accross the front.

RW71 · 02-09-2010, 05:22 PM

My garage is full of a 1/24 scale slot car track, and my 71 sets outside.

PanelDeland · 02-09-2010, 05:25 PM

www.garagejournal.com will have way more than we can post.Lots of tips tricks and shop layout stuff over there also.

Beuford · 02-09-2010, 06:14 PM

Here's mine...6" walls with gas heat it's 24ft 8 30ft. I wish I could have made it bigger but the cost was too much more.I also wish I would have made the ceiling 13ft so I could have put a lift in later....like now.

mrh33916 · 02-09-2010, 06:29 PM

Here's mine 30'X40', 12' walls, 10' doors.

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Slick67 · 02-09-2010, 06:42 PM

Not really mine, but all my work is done there! My truck is painted and inside.
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02-09-2010, 12:32 AM	#1
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Your Garage I want to see pics of where all the magic happens. I just moved to a new house with a bare bones barn that I need to make into a functional garage and I'm looking for ideas. Post pics of your garage/workspace. Thanks.

02-09-2010, 01:15 AM	#2
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: Your Garage i started something like this months ago......do a search....a while back i remember people were posting alot about their shops or home garages...it was pretty cool just been busy building mine to keep up with other things...good luck with your new home....

02-09-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Your Garage I won't call it magic but I have made some finger nails dissapear Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

02-09-2010, 02:20 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Your Garage Diggin' your old Willys, what is it 2a or 3a? Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-09-2010, 02:44 AM	#5
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02-09-2010, 02:48 AM	#6
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: Your Garage Here is my Model-T sized "garage" that has more crap in it than you can imagine. Organization is key, except that just went out the window when I ripped out my old trans/engine and had a new 383/trans arrive today - boy is it tight in there! Last edited by Beatcoaster; 02-09-2010 at 02:52 AM.

02-09-2010, 10:27 AM	#7
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Your Garage looks like his jeep is a cj2a as they had the two piece windshield could be a cj-3a with a 2a windshield though,and if the chrome headlite trim rings are original that makes it a 46' or later as 46 was first year of chrome rings i'm restoring a 1949 2a with my dad so thats how i know he makes sure i research evreything before i can lay a finger on any of the restoration projects we do, let me tell you that is actually one of the best ways to do a resto by the time your done researching u dont want to quit the project because u put so much work into it before u even hit the wrenching stage. that u want to see the finished project to. justify the work! Last edited by 292farmer; 02-09-2010 at 10:33 AM.

02-09-2010, 10:30 AM	#8
NicoSlam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 251	Re: Your Garage Here is my Model T garage. Working on the grill at the moment Attached Images

02-09-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Your Garage Need to take some better pics of mine. This is all I have at the moment. It's 30 X 32 with 12' walls. EDIT: Found some better pics. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400 Last edited by OhOneWS6; 02-09-2010 at 04:38 PM.

02-09-2010, 01:11 PM	#11
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Re: Your Garage Willy's. What is that round metal tube sticking out the front of your garage? I'm jealous of the forest like surroundings you live in. I guess that's what you get in B.C. Canada. Thanks for the post

02-09-2010, 01:14 PM	#12
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Re: Your Garage Beatcoaster, A small garage gets used up pretty fast with two engines/trannys and two dirt bikes. My garage is a little smaller than yours and I have around 50 bikes (another sickness).

02-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#13
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Re: Your Garage OHONE. I like the huge banner on the wall, I would kill for 12' of headroom, right now the barn/garage has about 7'.

02-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#14
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02-09-2010, 02:09 PM	#15
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02-09-2010, 04:04 PM	#17
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Your Garage here is where the magic happened for mine... 24 lifts non a/c or heated over 30,000 square feet... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 02-09-2010 at 04:05 PM.



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02-09-2010, 04:07 PM	#18
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Your Garage Older pic, when the "man cave" wasn't as messy. Some from today: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 02-09-2010 at 04:30 PM.

02-09-2010, 04:33 PM	#19
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Your Garage And our storage barn: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-09-2010, 04:51 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Your Garage My garage in 2008: My garage in 2009 when we moved in (packed full of "home renovation crap" at the moment) It's 22x24, definitely on the small side, I wish it was at least 6 feet wider accross the front. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-09-2010 at 04:51 PM.

02-09-2010, 05:22 PM	#21
RW71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 84	Re: Your Garage My garage is full of a 1/24 scale slot car track, and my 71 sets outside. Attached Images

02-09-2010, 05:25 PM	#22
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02-09-2010, 06:14 PM	#23
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: Your Garage Here's mine...6" walls with gas heat it's 24ft 8 30ft. I wish I could have made it bigger but the cost was too much more.I also wish I would have made the ceiling 13ft so I could have put a lift in later....like now. Attached Images

02-09-2010, 06:29 PM	#24
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: Your Garage Here's mine 30'X40', 12' walls, 10' doors. Needs to be larger!!!

02-09-2010, 06:42 PM	#25
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