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Eric15chevys · 01-03-2014, 10:10 AM

Awesome build! Welcome home from your most recent trip. I spent some time with the 1-150th guys out of Trenton when the 42nd Div deployed in 04-05. Great group of guys.

msgross · 01-03-2014, 12:13 PM

They are in our Brigade so we've worked with them from time to time...

Garage might be on hold pending a quote from the contractor on a master suite addition. I decided to go with a 30x40 pole barn with scissor truss' to accomodate a lift. $16,500 installed with concrete, cheap and good quality...

sourkraut · 01-04-2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

They are in our Brigade so we've worked with them from time to time...

Garage might be on hold pending a quote from the contractor on a master suite addition. I decided to go with a 30x40 pole barn with scissor truss' to accomodate a lift. $16,500 installed with concrete, cheap and good quality...

Who did you end up getting a quote from?

msgross · 01-05-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sourkraut

Who did you end up getting a quote from?

multiple places but Fisher Bros. was the best and I know they do quality work. The owner does all of the quotes and had some great recommendations for me. I will go with them when the time comes.

sourkraut · 01-05-2014, 08:50 PM

Ok, i know several people that have used them and love the end product. Some day that is who i will use

msgross · 04-13-2014, 08:21 PM

Not sure if anyone is still watching this but I figured that I'd update you on some progress... not truck progress but garage progress which will end up leading to tuck progress, right?

Plans are in order for a 28x36 two car garage with 12' ceilings for a lift. My lot is only 1 acre so I want it to look like a detached garage vs a machine shop. Pole barn guys can't fit me in util late June though

I could get it sooner but the others want $500 more...

Here are some pics of the proposed garage... I'd like to go 30x40 but once you break 1,000 sq ft then the township has more building inspection criteria. Plans are for electrical and gas. I should easily be able to fit 3 vehicles plus have a corner for workshop. Also, the house is getting an addition at the same time.

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2014, 08:34 PM

That is going to be a real sweet "shop"/garage. The layout looks real nice. I wish I had gone a bit bigger on my 24x30, but I only have a 1/2 acre and like you I (nor did my neighbors) did not want a commercial looking environment in the back yard. I wish I could have gone taller, but the hurricane standards made it tough to go beyond 10'. After a few storms I am glad I didn't go higher.

msgross · 04-13-2014, 09:43 PM

thanks, I use to have 5 acres and could have built anything I wanted... That much land in Central PA isn't financially feasible for most ($50K/acre on avg) so I'll "make do" with a 1,000 sq ft shop... Still better than my 24x24 garage that houses the truck, kids bikes, snowblower, storage and tools...

msgross · 04-15-2014, 07:50 PM

I signed my contract for the garage tonight... $16,400 with tray truss' for a lift, another $2,000 for a 28x25 pad on the front for parking and basketball...

8 weeks until build though

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-15-2014, 07:59 PM

That's a good price for what your getting Mike. I couldn't build a garage in my area for that price..... Hope you saved some for the truck !!!

Thank you for your service and welcome home !
Gary

glimmertwin01 · 04-16-2014, 07:32 AM

sweet my town wont let me build sheit on my acre... they say its against zoning unless it attached to my house.... total BS. and i only want a 24 x 40 for storage of 3 trucks... im jealous

msgross · 04-16-2014, 07:54 AM

Thanks guys, this builder is Mennonite and has a good reputation and great price. I figured that a stick built would be $10,000 more at a min. I could have added vinyl siding ($1K) or shingles for $1,200 but we figure the metal color will be very close to our house.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-16-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Thanks guys, this builder is Mennonite and has a good reputation and great price. I figured that a stick built would be $10,000 more at a min. I could have added vinyl siding ($1K) or shingles for $1,200 but we figure the metal color will be very close to our house.

Congrats Mike, that's going to be a nice man-cave.

msgross · 07-18-2014, 09:34 PM

Almost done...

This was Day #3, roof installed, tray ceiling for lift in the back.

Today they did the walls and 46 tons of gravel was spread for the barn, 25 foot landing and the driveway...

Should be done in 2 more working days, sad thing is that I have to leave for a trip on Monday

msgross · 07-18-2014, 09:39 PM

new porch and addition were finished as well. Wife is happy but she thinks the shop is too big...

This is the Amish built Timber Frame porch, came out better than I had even imagined...

**Palf70Step** · 07-19-2014, 07:57 AM

Very nice. Way better than my simple metal building.

There is no such thing as too big a shop. Woman

(ok I mean the person other than the truck nut)!

ryanroo · 07-19-2014, 10:06 AM

the new porch looks really neat! the shop is spectacular too!

msgross · 07-19-2014, 05:42 PM

thanks... can't wait to move out there...

Rust Buster · 07-19-2014, 05:49 PM

Love the porch and the shop is looking awesome!

msgross · 07-20-2014, 08:31 AM

Thanks, still need to stain it...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-20-2014, 02:24 PM

Wow, that porch is really, really nice. I also like the shop too. The different trusses for the lift is very nice too! That will be nice to have for sure!

msgross · 07-20-2014, 03:49 PM

Thanks, we're very happy with the porch... Cost about $7500 installed and it was hand built by a local Amishman. Cost me $300 for engineered plans since Hemlock isn't common building code anymore, the pegs are real as well. It's 16x14

The tray truss was about $500 more so I figured it was worth doing "just in case". A lot of guys run scissor trusses but they work better when you have doors on the eave side instead of the gable side like mine.

sourkraut · 07-21-2014, 09:23 AM

Looks really good! Was wondering how it was coming along.

msgross · 07-27-2014, 09:25 PM

Back from vacation, garage is done except for doors and gutters... concrete looks great!

pics in a day or two...

msgross · 07-28-2014, 11:38 AM

came home after vacation to find this...

I'll give the concrete 2 weeks to cure then coat with some acrylic sealer and start moving in....

01-03-2014, 10:10 AM	#1
Eric15chevys Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 127	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Awesome build! Welcome home from your most recent trip. I spent some time with the 1-150th guys out of Trenton when the 42nd Div deployed in 04-05. Great group of guys.

01-03-2014, 12:13 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! They are in our Brigade so we've worked with them from time to time... Garage might be on hold pending a quote from the contractor on a master suite addition. I decided to go with a 30x40 pole barn with scissor truss' to accomodate a lift. $16,500 installed with concrete, cheap and good quality... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Ok, i know several people that have used them and love the end product. Some day that is who i will use __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

04-13-2014, 08:21 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Not sure if anyone is still watching this but I figured that I'd update you on some progress... not truck progress but garage progress which will end up leading to tuck progress, right? Plans are in order for a 28x36 two car garage with 12' ceilings for a lift. My lot is only 1 acre so I want it to look like a detached garage vs a machine shop. Pole barn guys can't fit me in util late June though I could get it sooner but the others want $500 more... Here are some pics of the proposed garage... I'd like to go 30x40 but once you break 1,000 sq ft then the township has more building inspection criteria. Plans are for electrical and gas. I should easily be able to fit 3 vehicles plus have a corner for workshop. Also, the house is getting an addition at the same time. Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-13-2014 at 08:31 PM.

04-13-2014, 08:34 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! That is going to be a real sweet "shop"/garage. The layout looks real nice. I wish I had gone a bit bigger on my 24x30, but I only have a 1/2 acre and like you I (nor did my neighbors) did not want a commercial looking environment in the back yard. I wish I could have gone taller, but the hurricane standards made it tough to go beyond 10'. After a few storms I am glad I didn't go higher. __________________ 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; 04-13-2014 at 10:57 PM.

04-13-2014, 09:43 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! thanks, I use to have 5 acres and could have built anything I wanted... That much land in Central PA isn't financially feasible for most ($50K/acre on avg) so I'll "make do" with a 1,000 sq ft shop... Still better than my 24x24 garage that houses the truck, kids bikes, snowblower, storage and tools... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-15-2014, 07:50 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! I signed my contract for the garage tonight... $16,400 with tray truss' for a lift, another $2,000 for a 28x25 pad on the front for parking and basketball... 8 weeks until build though __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Thanks guys, this builder is Mennonite and has a good reputation and great price. I figured that a stick built would be $10,000 more at a min. I could have added vinyl siding ($1K) or shingles for $1,200 but we figure the metal color will be very close to our house. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Almost done... This was Day #3, roof installed, tray ceiling for lift in the back. Today they did the walls and 46 tons of gravel was spread for the barn, 25 foot landing and the driveway... Should be done in 2 more working days, sad thing is that I have to leave for a trip on Monday Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! new porch and addition were finished as well. Wife is happy but she thinks the shop is too big... This is the Amish built Timber Frame porch, came out better than I had even imagined... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Very nice. Way better than my simple metal building. There is no such thing as too big a shop. Woman (ok I mean the person other than the truck nut)! __________________ 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!

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Thanks, we're very happy with the porch... Cost about $7500 installed and it was hand built by a local Amishman. Cost me $300 for engineered plans since Hemlock isn't common building code anymore, the pegs are real as well. It's 16x14 The tray truss was about $500 more so I figured it was worth doing "just in case". A lot of guys run scissor trusses but they work better when you have doors on the eave side instead of the gable side like mine. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! Back from vacation, garage is done except for doors and gutters... concrete looks great! pics in a day or two... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 K-10 SWB build thread - project Money Pit...pics galore! came home after vacation to find this... I'll give the concrete 2 weeks to cure then coat with some acrylic sealer and start moving in.... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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