Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 01:10 AM
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In the process of build my new shop/garage. What are some of the things I should consider adding? It will be 40x120 with spray foam insulation with two lifts, a 40x25 equipment room inside. It will also have a bathroom with shower and urinal and small kitchen with seating. My current shop is 40x60 with a 40x25 carport. It's packed tight currently.
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
[Re: Stanton]
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04/14/17 01:36 AM
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I always thought it was nice having a clock and one of those things on a desk that hold pens.
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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04/14/17 01:41 AM
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I always thought it was nice having a clock and one of those things on a desk that hold pens. Well I don't have a desk and I don't know how to write so that's out of the question. I was thinking more along the lines different thing people regretted not putting in when the built their shops. 👍🏻
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
[Re: Stanton]
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04/14/17 01:44 AM
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I think you need a gold crapper. No, I'm allergic to gold. It will give me a rash on my butt. I did think about a padded toilet seat though. Thanks for the input.
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 02:02 AM
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220 service, parts washer, bead-blast cabinet, shelving, workbenches, and organizing things & places to minimize wandering around to get things done. Thank you for your input. These are some of the things I will be adding. I know once I get everything in it's going to seem small. All of the equipment, benches and shelving take up a lot of floor space.
Doug
MOPAR or NO CAR!!! 1965 Dodge Coronet soon a 6.1 Hemi with a Magnson blower 810 hp on pump gas 1964 Dodge Polara 582" Indy alum Block 426-1RA heads, 1933 Plymouth PE all Steel, LT1 4L60E 1959 Plymouth Savoy 33,000 mile survivor Old cars are never done. They are ongoing projects!
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 08:50 AM
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Numerous electrical outlets , and some 50 amp 220v outlets whether you need them now or not. Plumb air lines into the lifts, so you can plug in on both inside or outside of a four post lift. Extra lights, seems to me like I never have enough! If you coat the floor, be sure and pick a color that will reflect light, like a very light gray.
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 08:52 AM
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Add access in walls for phone line, cable line, Ethernet. I know most people use wireless networking and cell phones these days, but you never know when you might need another service setup. Better than running cords across the shop as an afterthought.
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 09:28 AM
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A big thing for me was in the concrete heating.. mine is a small gas boiler EDIT I sure wish I could have built it bigger like yours.. but I wasnt allowed then but I can now.. I guess they got sick of me crying the blues so they changed the rules a couple of years ago Also.. I see your location so AC... the wife and I spend our winters in Port A
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 10:05 AM
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I'd suggest an upper balcony. It gives you a place to store things underneath or a brightly lit work area, and a place to keep the stuff you rarely use or parts storage. Here is mine:
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
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04/14/17 10:08 AM
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I could save you some money here...just send me the dodge on the lift and the motor on the stand, then you'll have more room and no need to build a new shop. Problem solved.
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Re: Race cars shop/garage???
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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04/14/17 10:39 AM
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A separate "clean room" if you do any engine building.
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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