My single car garage

[Mighty Mouse]

I did some cleaning last night and built a few shelves, so I thought I'd take some pictures of where the magic happens.

Seville HD cabinets

Lastly, one of the cute little car that resides here

 

[1991Syclone]

Looks good. I think I've finally found someone with a smaller garage than I have. Takes a lot of organizational skills to work in such a small space.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Looks good. I think I've finally found someone with a smaller garage than I have. Takes a lot of organizational skills to work in such a small space.

Helps to have a small car! With the car pulled into it's "normal" spot, I can walk around all sides of it (without having to shuffle sideways) and there is still a decent amount of space in between the car and cabinets to do whatever I need to do. When pulling the motor out I have to have the rear wheels just outside the garage, but it works.

 

[marsupial]

I saw that toolbox and workbench at Sams just now, is it sturdy? Do you like it?

 

[illmatyk]

Nice place and car!

 

[Kevin54]

Looks good!! Any plans to insulate and cover the walls with drywall or OSB?

 

[nachche]

I did some cleaning last night and built a few shelves, so I thought I'd take some pictures of where the magic happens.

looks good!
I have to ask - what is that box in the middle of the floor?
(maybe an oil drain box?)...

 

[Outlander]

I like red door....adds character! Our spots, big or small (like mine) need these little touches to make them our own.

 

[Lotek]

looks good!
I have to ask - what is that box in the middle of the floor?
(maybe an oil drain box?)...

Since a Miata is a copy of a mid-60's British sportscar, it's to catch the oil leaks.




But since it's a Japanese car, it doesn't leak, thats why it's clean.

I keep thinking I should get one if I'm going to get serious about autox, instead of getting beaten by them...

I haven't been able to get a car in my garage in ten years, watch out for storage creep.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I saw that toolbox and workbench at Sams just now, is it sturdy? Do you like it?

I love them, I want a few more of them and will certainly be adding as the budget allows.

Nice place and car!

Thanks! I'm heading back to the dyno this Wed. to finish the last bit of tuning. I'm really interested to see what it puts down.

Looks good!! Any plans to insulate and cover the walls with drywall or OSB?

As much as I would love to it's not in the cards for this year. I have a kerosene heater which does the job for now surprisingly well. I was able to maintain 55 degrees in the garage with outside temps in the teens.

looks good!
I have to ask - what is that box in the middle of the floor?
(maybe an oil drain box?)...

It's a stainless steel tray to catch some oil. The seal around the slip yoke on the rear driveshaft seal leaks a little bit.

I like red door....adds character! Our spots, big or small (like mine) need these little touches to make them our own.

The doors to the house are all the same color as well

Since a Miata is a copy of a mid-60's British sportscar, it's to catch the oil leaks.




But since it's a Japanese car, it doesn't leak, thats why it's clean.

I keep thinking I should get one if I'm going to get serious about autox, instead of getting beaten by them...

I haven't been able to get a car in my garage in ten years, watch out for storage creep.

haha, I actually don't store anything non-miata related in the garage. Everything else goes either in the shed or the basement.

Took the car to it's first car show this past weekend, I'll post up some of the pictures when I have time.

 

[S2-13BT]

Hey mate, nice car and garage.

How about a pic with the car in the garage?? Will give a good sense of scale.

 

[Topcat]

Mate great use of space....nice job

 

[couchmechanic]

Your garage looks like it packs a punch for as small as it is, good job. Your tool boxes on rollers are nice. Can I ask where you can locate some like that?

 

[dittle fart around]

Don't let anyone give you **** over the Maita. Mine only had minor changes (wheels, tires, lowering springs, upgraded shocks, and intake) it was the most fun to drive of all the cars I've owned.

 

[Burgerkong]

Rota's or the real deal Work Equips?

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Hey mate, nice car and garage.

How about a pic with the car in the garage?? Will give a good sense of scale.

I'll have to take one, I actually don't have one yet

Mate great use of space....nice job

Thank you sir!

Your garage looks like it packs a punch for as small as it is, good job. Your tool boxes on rollers are nice. Can I ask where you can locate some like that?

Sam's club sells the majority of the Seville Ultra HD line.

Don't let anyone give you **** over the Maita. Mine only had minor changes (wheels, tires, lowering springs, upgraded shocks, and intake) it was the most fun to drive of all the cars I've owned.

Shh don't tell anyone!

Rota's or the real deal Work Equips?

Really?

The car was actually featured on speedhunters during their "builds" month. Here's the link: http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/02/16/builds-gt-gt-a-wide-boosted-miata.aspx

 

[Burgerkong]

You never know nowadays. Lol, don't follow up on Miatas much, most likely skipped over your feature haha.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

You never know nowadays. Lol, don't follow up on Miatas much, most likely skipped over your feature haha.

It's cool I don't mind

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Took this while wetsanding the car. Should be a good representation of the size of the garage

 

[Jvvmusme]

You need a maxjax lift. Perfect for your garage

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Sure- you buy it I'll install it.

 

[jeepjunky]

Ahh it looks good. It gives me hope. My wife IS kicking me out of the 2car and "allowing" me to build a 1 car...maybe. With that much organization I sould be able to build my jeep in there.

 

[sxk122]

Loving the car... we are a mazda family too, although my toy doesn't have as much work into it as yours

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Ahh it looks good. It gives me hope. My wife IS kicking me out of the 2car and "allowing" me to build a 1 car...maybe. With that much organization I sould be able to build my jeep in there.

Nice, I came from the jeep world:

Beleive it or not I was actually able to get it into this garage (rubbed the weatherstripping on the way in....haha)

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Loving the car... we are a mazda family too, although my toy doesn't have as much work into it as yours

Nice! My Daily is another mazda too.

 

[jeepjunky]

Ive got a couple of jeeps, the current project is a frame off 47 willys with a 283. pics can be seen at www.in2jeepn.com

 

[Hottrod]

Sigh... used to have a Miata. Loved it. Sold it. Regret it. Eventually I want to build a crazzzzzy 1st Gen sleeper that'll outrun and outhandle most other cars, but keep thinking that a second-hand Elise out of the UK (we're right-hand-drive here) would make more sense. Then I see that stunning beast in your garage and I lust once more. Sigh...

Would really like to see the before and afters of your wetsanding - can you post results?

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Here is my favorite picture of my car to date, taken by the guys over at Grocery Getter Crew from the First Class Fitment show this past Saturday. It was an honor to have my car chosen to be a part of this show as it was hands down the best car meet I've been to. This shot should also give you a good idea of how the car is looking now. The damage to the lip happened a week before the show and I didn't have time to repaint it, but it is high up on the to-do list.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ggcgozer/6248189595/

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Couple more taken from some of the photographers at the event:

 

[Red Leader]

Nice car and nice garage.

Have you thought about insulation? I guess it would help to ask if you live in a climate that needs it

Whats next on the garage project list?

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Nice car and nice garage.

Have you thought about insulation? I guess it would help to ask if you live in a climate that needs it

Whats next on the garage project list?

Sure, I've thought about it a lot! However it won't be happening anytime soon. Only real plans for the garage are just to use it really. I have a kerosene heater, and this past winter I was able to heat the garage to 58 degrees while it was 12 outside, so I'm doing OK.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

closeup of the wetsanding. This was after I hit the car with the rubbing compound and the buffer, but before the polishing compound and wax. Still pretty shiny!

 

[Mighty Mouse]

The car got it's first full feature. Here is the link with some nice pictures: http://www.juststance.com/exclusive/cloud-9/

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I took a couple pictures of the tools in my box too. I didn't take pictures of each drawer, just the stuff I use most often.

 

[snobnk]

Took this while wetsanding the car. Should be a good representation of the size of the garage

What size is you garage...very nice by the way

 

[hoffman912]

Looks good. I think I've finally found someone with a smaller garage than I have. Takes a lot of organizational skills to work in such a small space.

i think mines even smaller.. true one car barely enough room to open doors.

it's good to see there are others on here with single car garages though.

 

[MattDoves]

Never knew Miata's were so well rated ....

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Never knew Miata's were so well rated ....

shh we're trying to keep it that way!

 

[TEX1]

Small, but set up nice, good job.

 

[mancavesanctuary]

Nice Man Cave. Very well organized and clean.


Ken