New space will fit a couple of C-bodies

[Zymurgy]

Garage totally enclosed now and garage door opener installed and initial lighting in place. A full functioning garage now. I will take a few weeks off before the metal is wrapped on the exterior and schedule the insulation to be sprayed in place. Then I can finish sheeting the interior and install some storage shelves.

 

[live4theking]

It looks like you have about three feet to spare on the length of the car.

 

[Zymurgy]

It looks like you have about three feet to spare on the length of the car.

Maybe 4 . It will work perfect as a two car garage. I will be able to walk comfortly and completely around the car. I don't have any plans to really work on the cars in the his place, but could if I needed. My shop is just 150 feet away.

 

[detmatt]

Maybe 4 . It will work perfect as a two car garage. I will be able to walk comfortly and completely around the car. I don't have any plans to really work on the cars in the his place, but could if I needed. My shop is just 150 feet away.

Way to spoil yourself Mike!

 

[Zymurgy]

The downside I've blown all my 67 Imperial/wagon money, but now if find a nice one I'll have a place for it.

 

[Zymurgy]

Now I have rainy day work, to install the sheeting and build some shelves, now that the insulation is sprayed in.

 

[65sporty]

Looking good, be able to heat it with a candle

 

[Zymurgy]

I finished the exterior, all wood is wrapped in aluminum and steel and is caulked and painted. Now I can focus my time on finishing the interior.

 

[tallhair]

Nice job Mike. Thumbs up

 

[1978 NYB]

Just in time for winter.

Good job Mike!!!

 

[65sporty]

Looking good, now what are you parking in there? Goldie?

 

[Zymurgy]

Looking good, now what are you parking in there? Goldie?

Yes basically when she is not getting my attention. I have a wood and paint shop that I have my lift in, so now it is my car shop too. I don't spray in there during the summer, but I do during the winter. It will be nice to just move her over when I have a job to spray.

I also have a boat that I am basically restoring all the teak wood among other things. It will be in there during dismantling and reinstalling. I also still have the first car I bought, a '73 MGB, it will be there most of the time. It doesn't get much attention any more, plus I have it pretty much how I want. When you don't put very many miles on it, doesn't need much attention anyway.

 

[commando1]

Can somebody explain to me what this is all about.
I never could understand their purpose.

 

[Zymurgy]

I asked my contractor the same thing. Best thing we could come up with is extra reinforcement for the span of the wall. The original structure I believe was built in the 50's. The block wall is amazingly flat and square. Just a guess.

 

[detmatt]

Jesus mike, you’re going to have to crack a window to shut the door!

 

[commando1]

Aha...

 

[Zymurgy]

Aha...

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Since that was the US Army Corps of Engineers does that make my garage a fallout shelter?

 

[73Coupe]

Lookin' good! This stout little building has come quite a ways.
I think that you will still be getting some moisture in there, from the atmosphere and the slab on grade. The moisture has to go somewhere otherwise you might have a condensation problem. Suggest installing a gravity or ridge vent in the roof especially now that you've made the building a lot more airtight. A wall louvered vent(s) would provide intake air while the place is closed up. Also, recommend sealing the slab with waterproofing, especially since I don't see any gutters. Xypex works great for sealing concrete with minimal prep.

 

[Zymurgy]

I have been so busy this winter and spring. I decided I better get some work done on my garage. It was a cold rainy day so is a good time to work on it. My first phase of cantilever shelving will be 3 -16 ft long shelves.

 

[commando1]

And already the crap is piling up on them.
You're gonna need more shelves.