It's Semi-Official - I'm getting a Shop

[LUV2XCLR8]

Not defending anyones comments, but did you read the ADDITION part?
I can get a stand alone to match the house for $32,500. But that listed
above is an addition, with a whine cellar, tractor bay, and storm shelter
all UNDER the floor of the 3 bay garage, hence part of the extra cost, I
was prepared to spend $50K and have 2 other guys coming out to make
offers and or bids, but we may go the stand alone route since it is alot
cheaper, but we really wanted it all quote un quote - Under one roof

[JAKES 68GMC]

OHHHH, I missed the addition part. My bad. That does add on to the pricetag just a little tiny bit.

[LUV2XCLR8]

No sweat, I was having trouble w/ the whole bid myself, I actually
called the guy that bid me the detached shop today and asked him to
come back out, just to see if he's as far off my budget as this guy was.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Update

My builder was out Wednesday (Guy that built my house in 2002) and he
thinks he can do it all (Everything I asked for ) for around $45K. The
floating the floor in the 3rd bay, adding to the existing structure, and all
of the Brick is where most of the money is. But ............. since it will be
attached I will end up with both garages as one. (1680 sq. ft.) and then
there will be the approximately 12 x 32 (384 sq. ft.) storage underneath
the 3rd bay for 67-72 parts. I'm pretty stoked but it will NOT be even
started when i have my fall meet (Feb. 08 is the tenative start date)

[BOSS]

Congrats!!!!

[Stevie]

I bought 5 acres with a house, some outbuildings and a 40x80ft insulated shop. Could have bought 2 1/2 acres with the house and outbuildings for$140,000. An extra $39000 bought the whole deal. Previous owner told me the 40x80 building wired, insulated, bathroom, office and plumbing/septic cost about $90,000 to build.

A budy has priced a similiar building to mine. Just the concrete and building would run close to $40,000. Don't include wiring or anything except maybe insulation.

If you build a shop, be sure and make it plenty big. A 40x80 seemed huge when I got it. Seems barely adequate now.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Well, it's a new year, now I have to get a updated bid, but last night
while on our way to my Dad's to carry him out to eat dinner she said;

"About the shop, Call Richard (House Builder) and see when he can do it"

I almost ran off the road from the shock, I had given up on the idea.

So I am still not excited yet, but hope to be if we break ground soon.

[LONGHAIR]

Now that's a good reason to bring up an old thread. Yes, I was paying attention. I remember when this thread was new.

[LockDoc]

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Give the lift (hoist) serious consideration. I sold enough stuff on eBay to buy a 2 post hoist and it's one of the best upgrades I have made. It really makes working on these old trucks a lot more fun....

Remember, for the two post the concrete has to be 6" thick in the area where the hoist will go. I don't think the thickness is a big deal for the four posters though.

You will love the shop, for sure.

LockDoc

[LUV2XCLR8]

Doc, 2 of the bays will have a higher ceiling just for that reason. The far left
bay will have a bay under it so no rack there is possible. (We are also going
to step the roof back down to balance out the look over the 3rd bay) That
design on page one has been tweaked a little. (Hensce getting a newer bid)
Btw, thanks for paying attention "ShortHair" I'm hoping this time it's a go

[Palf70Step]

Glad to hear it is going forward at last.

[Ron 586]

Congrats again buddy. I hope it gets built this time around. If not it was fun thinking about it again.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Update

2 weeks before starting on this my neighbor calls and says .....

"You once mentioned if we ever moved you would be interested"

To make a long story very short, I bought out my neighbor and
gained a 16 x 80 3 bdr trailer, a 24 x 24 shop, and 5 acres.

I have spent the last 2 weeks cleaning it out, pressure washing
the floor, staining and sealing the floor, and started moving the
toys, parts, and tools over there yesterday. I'll have pic's later.

It's about 700 sq/ft smaller than what I was going to build, but
adding 5 acres + the rental trailer will make up for it in the end.

[Palf70Step]

Congrats LUV. Glad to hear you finally got your man-shed

[meathead95]

make sure you are picky with your renters. i have been down that road before. lol..... that rent money would make a nice truck parts budget :-)

[LUV2XCLR8]

Some Pic's 4 Ya (I'm about 50% moved)

The pic of the concrete is before and after
(It all looked like the outside strip B4 stain)

[72highlander]

nothing better than backing up to a wood burning stove.

[Ron 586]

Looking good buddy. A nice place for the zoo crew to gather. Will see you in a couple of weeks.

[68C15]

Merlot!!!!! long time no see.
congrats on the new shop.
play your cards right and you could end up a rental king Like some other people i know.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Congrats....

[LUV2XCLR8]

TY everyone, "Merlot" is just hanging out up there till I get
everything moved. (It was in the way at the house) When
I get everything moved and settled she will go back down
to the house & project "Top Sec" will be there all alone.

[PanelDeland]

Hey Luv,What's filling the bed of the furd now.I think that cowl used to be stored in the furd,didn't it?

[meathead95]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Hey Luv,What's filling the bed of the furd now.I think that cowl used to be stored in the furd,didn't it?

i was thinking the same thing...

[LUV2XCLR8]

She's EMPTY for the 1st time in about 2 years, lol