cyclopsblown34
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By the truckloads and a creative mind. Glad to see he appears to have plenty of both..
The "Bunker" garage is almost complete!
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By the truckloads and a creative mind. Glad to see he appears to have plenty of both..
Not anymore...
You ran out of creativity? 
Believe me, I know just where you're coming from on this one!
The garage/theatre looks great though. My wife and I originally wanted to do something very similar to what you have done, but the bids that came back were cost prohibitive so we scaled our project back a bit.
Again, excellent job!
Regards,
Stan
Believe me, I know just where you're coming from on this one!
The garage/theatre looks great though. My wife and I originally wanted to do something very similar to what you have done, but the bids that came back were cost prohibitive so we scaled our project back a bit.
Again, excellent job!
Regards,
Stan
cyclopsblown34
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Dangit! You earned it once, now you can earn it again without the mistakes so it will be quicker.
TAMPAGT07
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Hey Utah997...If one of your neighbors puts their house up for sale, please let me know. My first project will be building a tunnel into yours. I will gladly pay you rent for the facilities.
Wrench-Bender
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Just AMAZING thats unreal! (jaw dropped and drooling)
MichelleJD
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Black Wolf
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Well Mr Utah, I am without words.......
I am one of the "lurkers" on here that read rather than post, as I do not have the disposable income to undertake something of this magnitude. I very much appreciate you sharing your project to serve as inspiration to others, or as a source of fantasy to someone like myself.
I generally stick to the welding related forums as it is my chosen trade, but I saw a link to this forum some time ago and signed up. You, and many others, make me very thankful that I have.
I am saddened somewhat that I missed the wonderful details in the "deleted" posts, but can more than understand why.
I would never have dreamt such a thing as possible... Thanks to this thread - now I know it is. I come to these forums to broaden my understanding of what can be accomplished. Projects like this are not done where I am from, but now I have something else to turn my imagination loose on....
I'm off again to my welding forums, but just wanted to post a note of "Thanks" to you for sharing your project.
Have a Good Day
I am one of the "lurkers" on here that read rather than post, as I do not have the disposable income to undertake something of this magnitude. I very much appreciate you sharing your project to serve as inspiration to others, or as a source of fantasy to someone like myself.
I generally stick to the welding related forums as it is my chosen trade, but I saw a link to this forum some time ago and signed up. You, and many others, make me very thankful that I have.
I am saddened somewhat that I missed the wonderful details in the "deleted" posts, but can more than understand why.
I would never have dreamt such a thing as possible... Thanks to this thread - now I know it is. I come to these forums to broaden my understanding of what can be accomplished. Projects like this are not done where I am from, but now I have something else to turn my imagination loose on....
I'm off again to my welding forums, but just wanted to post a note of "Thanks" to you for sharing your project.
Have a Good Day
mkdive
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Damn, incredible job man, unreal.
I don't know what you do for work...but are you hiring?
If you need 3ph power and don't have it you can make your own.
http://www.patchn.com/ click on articles then electrical then 3 phase from single phase.
While he uses a washer motor to get it rolling you can use capacitors and run caps to smooth it out. A friend uses this for his overhead crane,metal lathe, chop saw and welder.
http://www.patchn.com/ click on articles then electrical then 3 phase from single phase.
While he uses a washer motor to get it rolling you can use capacitors and run caps to smooth it out. A friend uses this for his overhead crane,metal lathe, chop saw and welder.
porschedude996TT
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So now I see the reason for the 997 in you screen name. Nice job on the project. So do you think you over-built for the neighborhood? I bet you are planning to live there forever, but after your forever, what a unique piece of property... I say that because I had thoughs about overbuilding at my house. How many people need or want a custom built 2000 sq ft house with a 1200 sq ft garage??? Just thinking out loud, I plan to sell and build one more house at the beach when I retire.
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cyclopsblown34
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Are you medicated to cope with confusion that arises when you're choosing which car to drive?
lol.. More often than not I drive the 911. It's a great daily driver, but I have driven the Ferrari alot this summer.. it's still a novelty and hard to resist. When the snow flies, I switch over to the land rover discovery II...
So now I see the reason for the 997 in you screen name.
So what is the reason?
The 997 in the garage - That's Porsches designation for that model 911.
Utah, I don't blame you for driving the Porsche. Those are excellent drivers. Its the only "exotic" that has daily driver reliability. You couldn't do that with a Ferrari or a Lamborghini
Utah, I don't blame you for driving the Porsche. Those are excellent drivers. Its the only "exotic" that has daily driver reliability. You couldn't do that with a Ferrari or a Lamborghini
That model is actually the 996.
The "997" number is just part of an old phone number...
cyclopsblown34
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We had a 1974 911 a couple years ago and I fell in love with the way it drove and ran. It just couldn't pass a gas pump 13mpg.
That sounds about right.
cyclopsblown34
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It definitely made me a better driver than I really am. Cheers 
to you for managing to have the toys several of us aspire to own just one of. I'm in awe of your toys and the glimpses we've seen of your home. Our home is considered a showplace by my buddies but it pales in comparison to what we've seen of yours.
to you for managing to have the toys several of us aspire to own just one of. I'm in awe of your toys and the glimpses we've seen of your home. Our home is considered a showplace by my buddies but it pales in comparison to what we've seen of yours.roger55
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Now that you've had it done a while, are you pretty happy with the Shield Crete?
Did you use the Clear Glaze acrylic sealer that they recommend?
I hold members of this board to a higher standard of automotive knowledge than this...
Yeah, no real problems. I know the painter did 2 coats of sealer, not sure which kind.
Finally got around to getting some cabinets/workbench in the garage.
I went back and forth trying to decide what to get. Most of the pre fab stuff (no matter how nice) just didn't seem to fit right in the space alloted. In the end I decided to go with a local company that builds to order. This is phase one.. after I get a couple of rolling tool chests by the workbench, I'll put some additional ones around that..
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After
They still need to come finish up some of the trim along the edges.. but overall it worked out pretty good. The workbench top is coated with Rhino lining (same stuff they use in truck beds)
I went back and forth trying to decide what to get. Most of the pre fab stuff (no matter how nice) just didn't seem to fit right in the space alloted. In the end I decided to go with a local company that builds to order. This is phase one.. after I get a couple of rolling tool chests by the workbench, I'll put some additional ones around that..
Before:
After
They still need to come finish up some of the trim along the edges.. but overall it worked out pretty good. The workbench top is coated with Rhino lining (same stuff they use in truck beds)
SnyperBob
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Those are sharp, nice cabinets Utah!
cyclopsblown34
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Those cabinets look killer in there.
I think that's the definition of a backhanded compliment. lol..
I actually was seriously considering the stainless steel route, but I couldn't find any that would fit the exact measurements that I wanted. Plus the Rhino lined workbench is just about the toughest, scratch resistant surface I could come up with..
webb70
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Is it a smooth wipeable surface or is it ruff finish??
Thanks
Excellent build by the way.....
Yeah definitely, but on a more serious note, I would not accept the base cabinet on the left under the TV soffit as finished. They need to fur out a panel to make the cabinets have a clean finish to the wall. It looks like they may have planned that but just haven't done it yet. The black rubber base terminates all the way to the wall and you can see boards down there on the floor.
Do the outlets behind the counter conflict with the counter top? It looks like they might.
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If you read last couple lines in the post, I mention that they need to come finish up the last few bits of trim. That part has since been fixed. There is alos now a black "backsplash" on the workbench" And yes.. the mismeasured a few inches and the outlets are a little closer to the bench than I would have liked.. but all's well that ends well I guess.
R1chy
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Time to stepup your game...
Utah997 - Finally something "The Bunker" doesn't have. Found below "Lambo Garage Link" on the two car garage thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14670)
Time to get the crew back in action and putting one of these in your place
R1chy
Utah997 - Finally something "The Bunker" doesn't have. Found below "Lambo Garage Link" on the two car garage thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14670)
Time to get the crew back in action and putting one of these in your place
R1chy
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slicksleeve
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The garage and the cabinets look incredible. What are they made out of?
dykstra
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way cool garage
roger55
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Nice, Nice, Nice!
How about some diamond plate electrical cover plates to match your trim?
How about some diamond plate electrical cover plates to match your trim?