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Carpe Diem Cras
This could be a game changer (for keeping my Newport at least)
So, as several may have seen, I've listed the Newport for sale. The stuff it needs done isn't major, but looking forward, just maintaining it would be a challenge since I can't get under the car. Well, this could change. I have the opportunity to get a metal carport installed, concrete poured, and a lift installed, all attached to the front of my current shop. Not only would this give me a place to work on it, but a place to keep it out of the elements, and allow me to service ALL of my vehicles.
The concrete part, I'm familiar enough with, but for you guys who have lifts, I'm considering a standard 2-post hydraulic lift, and I'm trying to do the math, given the size of the car. I am thinking an 18' wide building would be enough to allow doors to open safely, and 20' long would cover the car, and leave room to walk behind and in front of it. ( there's already 5' of existing overhang on my shop now that I will be factoring in, and that should give me a couple feet in front and back since the car is just over 18' IIRC)
With an enclosure, concrete pad, and a lift, that opens up a LOT of things I'll be able to do, and I won't feel as pressured to get it done because now there will be more than just a crummy car cover protecting the Chrysler.
What I HAVEN'T figured out yet, is how high I need the side walls to be to allow clearance to lift the car. If I go 8' sides, that only gives me a 12' peak and I don't think I can get the car overhead with that.
Thoughts, comments, or suggestions on wall/roof height?
So, as several may have seen, I've listed the Newport for sale. The stuff it needs done isn't major, but looking forward, just maintaining it would be a challenge since I can't get under the car. Well, this could change. I have the opportunity to get a metal carport installed, concrete poured, and a lift installed, all attached to the front of my current shop. Not only would this give me a place to work on it, but a place to keep it out of the elements, and allow me to service ALL of my vehicles.
The concrete part, I'm familiar enough with, but for you guys who have lifts, I'm considering a standard 2-post hydraulic lift, and I'm trying to do the math, given the size of the car. I am thinking an 18' wide building would be enough to allow doors to open safely, and 20' long would cover the car, and leave room to walk behind and in front of it. ( there's already 5' of existing overhang on my shop now that I will be factoring in, and that should give me a couple feet in front and back since the car is just over 18' IIRC)
With an enclosure, concrete pad, and a lift, that opens up a LOT of things I'll be able to do, and I won't feel as pressured to get it done because now there will be more than just a crummy car cover protecting the Chrysler.
What I HAVEN'T figured out yet, is how high I need the side walls to be to allow clearance to lift the car. If I go 8' sides, that only gives me a 12' peak and I don't think I can get the car overhead with that.
Thoughts, comments, or suggestions on wall/roof height?