My 52 GMC Build

[Dieselwrencher]

I've been considering a drive on so I can park 2 cars in one spot and make more use of the room.

[rusty76]

You have a good idea for a garage. I’d like to have a lift but a ride will suit.

[piratexpress1369a]

I just moved one of those for a guy ..they are sweet

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by oldman3

lower, door looks great, lift is something I've wanted for years...Jim

It's like the cherry on top of the icing on my cake!!!

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

Glad you got your door on! I'm looking at the extra height/extra length Atlas 8k lift. I'd like to be able to put my crew cab 2500HD on it and under it. I'm about 3 hours away from one of their store fronts in Des Moines, IA.

I saw that one but this one will suit my needs. I am 2hrs from them and they are only charging $100 for delivery to my driveway.

Originally Posted by Scott2

Great lift! I wish I had headroom for one - what I really need is a standalone shop like yours. I’m very lucky to have an oversized 4 car garage but it’s not ideal for some of the bigger messes. One day....

That is why I went with vaulted ceiling. I'm going from a 1.5 car to this. My one day is now.

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I like the first lift better...
A lift would be a welcome addition to my garage but don't have the headroom.

Marc

The first one would be way cheaper. Not enough head room is most peoples problem, when they want a hoist.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I've been considering a drive on so I can park 2 cars in one spot and make more use of the room.

It will be used like that sometimes.

Originally Posted by rusty76

You have a good idea for a garage. I’d like to have a lift but a ride will suit.

Well get working I want to see some progress next fall.

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

I just moved one of those for a guy ..they are sweet

I can't wait to put it together, and then have a quiet moment with myself lol.

[rusty76]

I know I’m on it.

[lower50's]

Shop Update: So Friday A big box showed up in my driveway!!!
Saturday my boys and I lifted the 2000lb box into a 4x8 trailer using my engine hoist and pulled it back to the shop using a lawn tractor. My good friend Joe came over and the 4 of us got the Hoist set up, and in about 5 hrs had it going up and down.
Then Sunday I brought my Jeep in and put it on the hoist for a test before parking it in it's spot, then brought my 13yr olds Jeep in. I also put my DD '87 Jimmy in for some service this week. Shop fills up but 5 vehicles and still room to work. I'm so happy now time to play. Making a nice purchase for the truck this week.

[lower50's]

In case anyone needs a long time to plan. I am planning on going to the AD nationals in Franklin Indiana next fall Sept 15th. I'll arrive on the 14th. Maybe we could get a bunch of us there?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

In case anyone needs a long time to plan. I am planning on going to the AD nationals in Franklin Indiana next fall Sept 15th. I'll arrive on the 14th. Maybe we could get a bunch of us there?

Lower, first, the hoist looks great. Are the walls temporary, to keep items away from the vehicles. I would love to go to the AD nationals, but it would be hard, will see...Jim

[OutlawDrifter]

You made short work of that! Love the CJ8.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by lower50's

In case anyone needs a long time to plan. I am planning on going to the AD nationals in Franklin Indiana next fall Sept 15th. I'll arrive on the 14th. Maybe we could get a bunch of us there?

Congratulations on the hoist. They sure are handy! Man, your shop is looking great.

Franklin IN is only 2.5 hours from me and I would enjoy going / meeting up. Don't have a running AD though...

[99 to Life]

what and upgrade, you deserve it. I'd love to go to the AD nats. Guy that bought my 49' lives 20 min from there. I'd love to drive out and meet him and whomever else from the board, but I gotta get my 51' back on road. Be a stretch to meet the deadline. can't believe you can fit 5 vehicles in there.

[Desert1957]

Amazing how the walls close in after you move in, Looks great congrats!

My wife told me I could have a 100' X 200' and I would still find a way to fill it up. LOL.

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Lower, first, the hoist looks great. Are the walls temporary, to keep items away from the vehicles. I would love to go to the AD nationals, but it would be hard, will see...Jim

Thanks. The walls are to protect but also the start of storage, but not till spring.

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

You made short work of that! Love the CJ8.

Where there is a will there is a way. It is actually a '75 CJ6, Jeep only made 55,000 of them and most did not stay in north america.

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Congratulations on the hoist. They sure are handy! Man, your shop is looking great.

Franklin IN is only 2.5 hours from me and I would enjoy going / meeting up. Don't have a running AD though...

I am loving it, got my Jimmy on the hoist now. Still be great to meet up.

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

what and upgrade, you deserve it. I'd love to go to the AD nats. Guy that bought my 49' lives 20 min from there. I'd love to drive out and meet him and whomever else from the board, but I gotta get my 51' back on road. Be a stretch to meet the deadline. can't believe you can fit 5 vehicles in there.

If you don't get your '51 ready just drive your DD

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Amazing how the walls close in after you move in, Looks great congrats!

My wife told me I could have a 100' X 200' and I would still find a way to fill it up. LOL.

Ya it's not as open for sure. I still have way more room than I ever have had. For sure I could fill anything. This is my dream size and I'm like a kid in the candy store.

[Dieselwrencher]

It's awesome that you have 5 in there and can still have room to work. My 28x30 can only have 2 in it and do that. Shoot, my 39x40 is the same way thanks to the center divider wall.

[lower50's]

Truck Update:
Ordered new rims today for the front 18X8 Mob wheels artillery low gloss white.
That should change things up a bit. They will get here in the new year. Then I will paint the duallys to match.

[OutlawDrifter]

I like artillery wheels and almost went that route myself. I didn't realize Jeep had a CJ6. Just saw the extended wheelbase and assumed it was an 8. That looks longer than a CJ7 also?

I had a '53 Willys with the "F" head engine and rear mounted PTO. Wish I still had it.

[rusty76]

Well the shop is awesome. I love the lift. Those wheels will look rad when you get them mounted up. I can’t wait.

[ptc]

Sweet!!!!

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by OutlawDrifter

I like artillery wheels and almost went that route myself. I didn't realize Jeep had a CJ6. Just saw the extended wheelbase and assumed it was an 8. That looks longer than a CJ7 also?

I had a '53 Willys with the "F" head engine and rear mounted PTO. Wish I still had it.

Ya not many options for a steel 18" with 3.5" backspacing, but that is the one I wanted anyways. A CJ6 was a CJ5 with 20" between the door and rear fender 10" longer wheelbase than a CJ7. They also made a 4 door version. Ronald Reagan had one. The CJ8(Scrambler) is more like a pickup, cool. Your '53 would have been awesome.

Originally Posted by rusty76

Well the shop is awesome. I love the lift. Those wheels will look rad when you get them mounted up. I can’t wait.

Thanks Matt I also can't wait!!!

Originally Posted by ptc

Sweet!!!!

I know.

[Johnny_Lamebridge]

Wow! That shop is amazing Bob. When can I see that Taj Mahal in person?

[piratexpress1369a]

Lift looks right at home

[lower50's]

Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Wow! That shop is amazing Bob. When can I see that Taj Mahal in person?

We need to get together soon. I'll text you.

Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Lift looks right at home

Ya fit better than I thought it would.

[lower50's]

Shop update: As I type this the siding guys are at my house doing there thing.
Also over the xmas holidays I got some stuff mounted on the walls. All my awards and trophy's for my truck now have a home. A very special thank you to Matt @Rusty76 for the amazing hand painted garage art.

[jae]

I don't remember seeing you post this video, but I ended up on the Built Not Bought youtube channel (redirected from "B is for Build") and came across a truck that looks familiar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzTaqzu1xqA

[rusty76]

Thanks for hanging my art on your walls. Truly kool. Hopefully we can fill in that space with some more kool stuff.