kuhner Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Bhigdog, thats what I am hoping for. What is exposed will have 4" of foam over the block. Bought the best insulated doors I could find. kuhner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here's our garage. Original built in 2000, addition in 2002, out of room again. </div></div>Which end do you live in????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shop Rat Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We do spend more time in the garage than in the house however.</div></div>Okay, everyone surprised by that, raise your hand. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 A garage like that, who needs a house!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 OK, I'm going to be bold here and ask: Approximately how much was this Morton building? As I get ready to move next year, I need to know how much to budget. Just so happens, Morton has a plant in Gettysburg, PA near the future homestead.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Chris, you can have them put the <span style="font-weight: bold">M</span> upside down for you too. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 SolidAxle, Bill just walked in and I showed him the photo of your garage. Gee I hate it when a grown man cries. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friartuck Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Susan, I was thinking of that as well! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />I might also plant four palm trees criss-crossing like on Stanley Kramer's It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World. Under the big W!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I still remember Phil Silvers riding in the cream colored convertible (Ford?) telling the kid "this is a car, not a canoe" and then floating down the river. OK, maybe I can't use palm trees in lower Penn, but will pine trees work? Think anyone would know? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> :LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shop Rat Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 That sounds like me and my horses. It sure is hard to stay stressed when I go out see them. One is "legally blind" so he relies on me to be his eyes whenever he leaves his stall. Think of that, a 1,200 lb. horse with a seeing eye person. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 OK, now you owe me for the last hour that I just spent looking at your photos and for a new keyboard! Drooling on it ruined it! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> My favorite has to be the '12 Packard. Was the black Mustang "K" code car in Denver at last years AACA meet? I believe my red '63 HPOF Amphicar was parked behind it. What a very nice car that Mustang is!! Can I be your long lost son you never wanted? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest imported_Thriller Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I'm humbled by all this space. I've wanted a place out of the city for a while, but needed to replace the falling down garage. This year we had a 22' by 30' garage built.This is an early photo before the door was installed. I've got one car sideways on dollies away from the door. Next spring, I'm going to bring one of the cars from storage in, put it in the sideways location so I can drive the '62, and park the truck outside. We got an insulated door with the plan / thought of insulating the garage in the future...of course there is a limit to what you can do at -40 anyway, but curl up in the house with a drink.I don't have much in the way of tools...not having a decent place to work until now has kept me away from investing in much beyond hand tools. Now that I have a decent space, I can start thinking about the bigger items...of course, the cost of the garage and the new boat, along with refurbishing the Wildcat in the past year have sapped the finances until tax season, so that may be when I start to go shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You have a very discriminating eye. The '12 Packard is an unrestored 6cyl model. The only one known to exist. It is owned by a close friend of ours and mentor, Al Ferrara (also known as Mr. Duesenberg). </div></div>There are no more beautiful cars than the survivors, in my opinion. I have a survivor Amphi with 4400 miles on the clock. She is a calendar girl in the 2006 AACA calendar. Photos by West.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Our '65 Mustang K-Code Fastback has yet to make the AACA circuit. Hopefully next year or the year after. It has been to a few concours so far but no national AACA events.</div></div>I have friend in Lake of the Ozarks with a black/red 'K' code 'stang. Sweeeeet car!!<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad you enjoyed the photos. I'll buy you a beer next year at an AACA show to make up for the keyboard. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> </div></div>OK, fair deal! It was a cheap one anyway! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We'd love to add an amphicar to our collection...... hint hint </div></div>If you really want an Amphi, feel free to contact me and we can talk about what you have in mind. I will be out tomorrow. Think of either a budget or a condition you prefer. One will determine the other as I am sure you understand. I know of a couple for sail... umm I mean sale. How far from Celina, Ohio are you? We have our annual swim-in in Celina at Grand Lake by St. Marys. 65 Amphis there last July! These are from different swim-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and the new boat </div></div> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />That "new boat" better be a land yacht or an amphicar!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barry Wolk Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> This thread should be Renamed: 'Egos and Impressing the Neighbors' <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> </div></div>Sounds like: <span style="font-weight: bold">+</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Barry, very cute! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />We are a diverse group. We have a diverse collection of cars, garages, tools, and other things too. I was going to try to post something about my garage, but I must admit I was blown away by what I saw before I got a chance to post something. I don't think he really meant it as sour grapes. After all, look closely at his signature...."Don't Mind Me, This is where I go to talk to Myself and Work out my Problems. " <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Now, I will tell my humble little garage story. My house and original garage were built in 1946. I am sure that the 24 foot wide 20 foot deep two bay door garage seemed spacious in 1946. When I bought the house in 1989, it was not quite big enough. Later, I bought a 1965 Cadillac Limousine knowing that it was longer than the garage depth. I figured it would encourage me to expand the garage soon. Before I got the time to expand the garage, I watched as a hurricane appeared to be about to cause a tree to take out my sunroom. At the last possible second, the tree swept around and crashed into the Cadillac. The Cadillac sacrificed itself for the garage. It was totalled. The insurance check paid for expanding the garage so that the next Cadillac I buy will have a home. I originally wanted to double the size of the garage. I was going to build it 40 feet deep (no room to expand the width, as it is on the back corner of the lot.) My wife objected that it was too large. She wanted it much smaller. We compromised on 36 feet deep. (Which happens to be just deep enough to park a Model A Ford and a 1965 Cadillac Limousine back to back). My wife later admitted that she should have let me build the bigger garage. It has 10 foot high walls, which allow for some high shelves for storage, the attic is floored and used for additional storage, and it is heated and air conditioned so my stuff is comfortable. I now have a much nicer Model A. One day, I guess I have to find another limousine. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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R W Burgess Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 The last 3 or 4 posts on this thread were uncalled for, so have been deleted.Keep it civil, guys!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Thanks Wayne, I did not see them. It must be that terrible fungus coming up from the basement. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />There is nothing wrong with someone being just as proud of their garages and tools as they are their cars and wanting to show them off and hopefully everyone will continue. I hope also that this thread will continue as more of what I intended for it from the beginning. More discussion re the planning and building of garages and the types and uses of tools we all use on our cars.It appears to have been an interesting and popular thread so far that has brought in some folks I have not seen here before. If it continues to generate interest I wonder if it might be considered as a subforum to the AACA General Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Lamar, I brought up this same idea last year at about this time. If this thread continues to generate interest, I'll put up a new sub-catagory. BTW, Lamar, thanks for initiating this thread. It's a goodee!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 There's a Michigan member of the LCOC that has an 85 car collection and houses them all under one roof. I couldn't imagine paying the heating bill.That brings up another subject. When is enough, enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 In reading this thread, I have acquired a new respect for the one car garage and the quality of the work done by those without the 1000 sq foot tool storagearea and the central air. When I dont see dirt on the floor and parts in the corners, I wonder how the work gets done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Roger, since I was just in Florida last month and ran across some of Smokey Yunick's equipment, I think the same thing. I'm sure his shop wasn't the cleanest or best in the country (He sold heavy trucks for crying out loud), but he was more innovative than most anyone our lifetime. I'm really sorry I never got to meet the gentleman.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 MCHinson, We have similar tales as my house was built in 1947. Wife objected about the proposed garage size especially the width as it required removing a window from the house and a nice tree. I ended up knocking out the rear wall of the existing garage out and extending back keeping the window and tree. Stopped home for lunch as they were rounding the corner at the end for the footers and had them go another 10'. It allows me to part 3 vehicles end to end with shop space on the side and 12' ceilings. I can squeeze 4 cars in. Still not big enough so I rent a garage around the corner of which she wasn't to thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Mine is in the back corner of the lot (one foot from back property line and one foot from the neighbor's property line), so I got a permit to expand in front and was allowed to keep the original setback since I was only expanding. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> It sure is funny that all of the walls look to be the same age, the walls grew taller, and the only thing visibly original is a little bit more than half of the concrete floor. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 The men of Russia's Arctic city of Murmansk have an unlikely passion - as a woman living there explains: "Many men in Murmansk love escaping to their garages, which are often built far away from the apartment blocks where they live." Murmansk Russia Garages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 27 years ago at age 34 I built a cypress car barn in my backyard in Florida next to the pool and thought that a five car capacity was I'd ever need. Oh how young and foolish I was!Now retired and still afflicted with this incruable disease (oldcaritis)This barn and the home that goes with it are for sale and I'm planning the "big barn" before we build the new house.If you build, you can't make it to big. If there is extra space, you friends willhelp you fill it until you catch up to your projects. I have a friend whose first wife said 6 cars was enough. The second wife is happywith 22 cars as long as 20 are inside and not cluttering up the driveway. But witha 20 car garage he still rents extra space from time to time when deals come alongbefore a space opens up. It's a healthy hobby, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JT Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That sounds like me and my horses. </div></div> Susan, sounds like you're in the same association as my wife <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Marx Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Been awhile since I posted, so was nice to see the garage postings. What is the best compressor? Nice posting of the Kobalt 80 gal tank being delivered, but is that efficient enough to run a small cabinet sandblaster. Price was right, but is the flow sufficient? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Wow, let me tell you how much I love my wife!!! Actally building the garage before the house goes up!!! Just moved to Camden, SC and having a new house built. Well, need storage space, so, up goes the garage. 36x50x12, insulated, 4" concrete floor, 10x12 door, 3 windows, entry door, $24K. Not bad. Morton Buildings wanted $61K for the same job. BTW, did I tell you how much I love my wife!!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Also, this is our 20th adress in 33 years, so I have to doing something right. Also, what about car lifts, lots of chinese stuff out there, any recommendations? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I'm about to order a lift. I've done a bit of research and have decided on a Bend-Pak. Made in USA (I think, these days you NEVER know), ALI certified, been in business awhile, free shipping, and the price is very right. If you want to go top of the line it looks like Mohawk or Rotary is the way to go but they are full commercial units with a price to match.....Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Been awhile since I posted, so was nice to see the garage postings. What is the best compressor? Nice posting of the Kobalt 80 gal tank being delivered, but is that efficient enough to run a small cabinet sandblaster. Price was right, but is the flow sufficient? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Wow, let me tell you how much I love my wife!!! Actally building the garage before the house goes up!!! Just moved to Camden, SC and having a new house built. Well, need storage space, so, up goes the garage. 36x50x12, insulated, 4" concrete floor, 10x12 door, 3 windows, entry door, $24K. Not bad. Morton Buildings wanted $61K for the same job. BTW, did I tell you how much I love my wife!!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Also, this is our 20th adress in 33 years, so I have to doing something right. Also, what about car lifts, lots of chinese stuff out there, any recommendations? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />Dan </div></div>Dan, if size matters then I think I will be fine. (Compressor wise that is) That thing is huge. From everything I've studied in the past couple of months the Kobalt will handle my sandblasting and DA sander needs. Sounds like a nice garage at a very reasonable price. Did you build it or have it built. I can see that amount being just the materials. I am about finished with installing the air compressor but have not figured out what type air filter system to use. I will be doing mainly media blasting and later on some DA sanding and painting. Does anyone know the benefits of one type or name brand over another. What is the benefit of just a basic water seperator and a coalesing typ filter. Some are very expensive! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> Any help understanging the differences and suggestions on what works well for what will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 DMARX,Quote, "did I tell you how much I love my wife!!!!"Did you love her so much that you instaled a kitchenett so that she could make snacks for you while you were working on your cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Lamar, If you are just blasting, sanding, air tooling etc. A nominally priced seperator/filter is fine. If you will be painting in the warm/humid months a cold box type water seperator is reccommended. Don't forget the intake air. You really should pipe your intake air from the outside rather than running dusty shop air through your nice new compressor. My compressor is next to an out side wall so it was easy to run a short lenghth of 2" pipe out the wall capped with a weather proof paper element filter can. Grainger has a number of filter styles in the catalog......Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Lamar, Outside intake with an inexpensive screen filter is the best (if only to keep the bugs out) as previously posted. But don't forget to drain that big tank every day. My company actually used to make a little automated ball valve with a variable timer that would blow down commercial compressor tanks after hours because almost nobody ever remembers to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D. Yaros Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 While my garage is by no means elaborate, it does have a few nice items. One is a 60 gal. Porter Cable air compressor with 4 drops. This permits me to hook up an air line to reach anywhere within the garage.The other really neat item is shown in the attached picture. Nothing need be said, as the photo truly does speak for itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I'll betga the welding sparks love those legs! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 And Gaaaahleee he's holding that lift down with one foot too. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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