NVR 2L8
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I am not really a “newbie” on this forum, but I have basically spent the past few years lurking around, listening and learning, because I have not had a lot of knowledge or experience to share. With that said, this forum has been an invaluable resource, and I want to openly express my appreciation for all the good advice that I have benefited from.
This past winter, I finally got the chance to buy an old body shop building, and it basically needed a complete renovation. There are actually two buildings, a 50 x 60 foot main building, with a four bay garage in the rear.
I am not a mechanic by vocation, more of a hobbyist, and therefore my shop is not intended for major mechanical work. I do quite a bit of high performance recreational driving, so I do a lot of the basic work to maintain my cars for track use.
The renovation included:
1. New outside metal skin and roof, awning and striping.
2. Expanded the (2) 9’ wide doors to (3) 12’ wide doors.
3. Major drywall repair, covered almost all walls with pegboard and shelving brackets.
4. Replaced all fluorescent lights, added deflectors and ceiling fans.
5. Installed central HVAC.
6. Floor was in bad shape. I had it diamond grinded, acid stained, epoxy coated and urethane top coat.
7. Added 30’ custom built shelving on one wall, and 6’ mop sink and cabinet unit.
8. Added 30’ concrete aprons into rear doors, and 6’ at front doors, including steel bollards to protect the sides.
9. Painted rear 4 bay garage to match front building.
10. Painted and carpeted 14’ x 20’ office.
That is the story for the current time. The next step is the move-in, and then the decorating. I expect that it will take me several months to get it the way I want it. I will post up additional pictures as progress is made.
For now, here are the before and after pictures. Enjoy!
This past winter, I finally got the chance to buy an old body shop building, and it basically needed a complete renovation. There are actually two buildings, a 50 x 60 foot main building, with a four bay garage in the rear.
I am not a mechanic by vocation, more of a hobbyist, and therefore my shop is not intended for major mechanical work. I do quite a bit of high performance recreational driving, so I do a lot of the basic work to maintain my cars for track use.
The renovation included:
1. New outside metal skin and roof, awning and striping.
2. Expanded the (2) 9’ wide doors to (3) 12’ wide doors.
3. Major drywall repair, covered almost all walls with pegboard and shelving brackets.
4. Replaced all fluorescent lights, added deflectors and ceiling fans.
5. Installed central HVAC.
6. Floor was in bad shape. I had it diamond grinded, acid stained, epoxy coated and urethane top coat.
7. Added 30’ custom built shelving on one wall, and 6’ mop sink and cabinet unit.
8. Added 30’ concrete aprons into rear doors, and 6’ at front doors, including steel bollards to protect the sides.
9. Painted rear 4 bay garage to match front building.
10. Painted and carpeted 14’ x 20’ office.
That is the story for the current time. The next step is the move-in, and then the decorating. I expect that it will take me several months to get it the way I want it. I will post up additional pictures as progress is made.
For now, here are the before and after pictures. Enjoy!
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very very nice
