Old warehouse rebuild to workshop in Portugal
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Thanks. I'm also very glad with the result...but still a lot to do on furniture and equipment.
More pics soon of the of rest of the garage.
Jorge
Just WOW on the build man, fenomenalgreat having you back !
Thanks for the welcome.
Jorge.
Bib Overalls
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Appreciate the update. This is one of my favorite threads.
Thanks.
I still have several pics to post os the rest of the garage, atelier, machine shop and other interesting details.
All my "things" are also packed. Can´t wait to put them in their places.
I also have several machines ordered and lots of them to restore.
Stuff for a long time thread.
Jorge
dubber
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By far the coolest thing i've ever seen. Very jealous. So you come down that ramp from outside and then park where that car is in the picture? I've got a hard time visualizing the space.
Talking about English Cars...
My 1937 MG TA when i bought it in England about 6 years ago
Below during the 2nd World War. In these photo you can see lots of details tipical of that period. Whatch closer and you will find some.
And before restauration (by the previous owner) when it was stored in a barn.
This car has lots of history. It was a car that belonged the Lancashire Police. I love it. It's only a pity i had to change the licence plate to a portuguese one in order to circulate in portuguese roads
A little bit offtopic but... maybe i will open a thread just to talk about this car history. More than the cars themselfs i like their past...
Jorge
My father used to race an MGC that was previously a Lancashire Police car too. Small world.
I would love a TA to add to the collection.
If you are ever after any parts, certainly give us a call.
Brooklands MG Centre
Unit 10 Barbour Gardens
Dunmurry
Belfast
BT17 9AB
+44 2890 301430
[email protected]
We have been MG specialists for more than 28 years and carry British Motor Heritage approval
Bib Overalls
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When you are an old man you can clean out your garage and rent parking spaces to your neighbors. As big and secure as it is you would have a comfortable retirement. I think I found your lift. Or may be not. Can you post a picture of it raised up?
Filippimini
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This thread is amazing. I love this garage
Yes, you are right. That passage is one of the things that i like most. But i also have a second way out to the back.
I'll take some pictures of the passage to post later...
Jorge
My car lift brand is OMCN. An italian brand with very good quality.
I applied the same floor tile on the ramps and painted the sides of the ramps on dark gray. That way when not in use you almost don't notice it is there.
I already ordered another equipment to the lift that allows you to lift the car under the chassis, leaving the wheels free. It's not the same as a 2 post lift, but does almost the same effect. And i really don't like to see the 2 posts permanent on the garage.
Here goes some photos
On this pic you can see better the tile on the ramps
And totally risesed...
One funny thing, when a car is on the lift totally rise, on the upper floor where is my atelier, you can see the car almost at the same level.
Jorge
I applied the same floor tile on the ramps and painted the sides of the ramps on dark gray. That way when not in use you almost don't notice it is there.
I already ordered another equipment to the lift that allows you to lift the car under the chassis, leaving the wheels free. It's not the same as a 2 post lift, but does almost the same effect. And i really don't like to see the 2 posts permanent on the garage.
Here goes some photos
On this pic you can see better the tile on the ramps
And totally risesed...
One funny thing, when a car is on the lift totally rise, on the upper floor where is my atelier, you can see the car almost at the same level.
Jorge
dubber
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Excellent thanks, looking forward to seeing that.
abstamaria
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Your Triumph seems to be the exact color of the TR4 I had in college in the mid60s, Jorge.
Andres
Andres
Just WOW on the build man, fenomenal
Thanks Sunbimmer
RaysnCayne
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Wow! Amazing looking garage space! Very stylish!
The hidden lift is very nice and very cleanly installed.
Maybe you're not planning on doing heavy duty work on the lift, but it seems a bit dangerous as far as working on the car goes. I'd think it'd be easy to drop parts, fasteners and tools in those recesses. Or worse, while you're concentrating on tightening up a trans bolt, I could see a foot slipping off the edge and falling into the recess. Ouch.
The hidden lift is very nice and very cleanly installed.
Maybe you're not planning on doing heavy duty work on the lift, but it seems a bit dangerous as far as working on the car goes. I'd think it'd be easy to drop parts, fasteners and tools in those recesses. Or worse, while you're concentrating on tightening up a trans bolt, I could see a foot slipping off the edge and falling into the recess. Ouch.
55cadillacking
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Unbelievable. This could very well be my favorite garage in the world.
Thanks for that cadillacking.
I'll post more photos soon. Lots of places on the garage that i haven't post.
And also lots of equipments to put on their place, and others to arrive...
Jorge
dubber
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Anxiously waiting!
Crusher47
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Very nice garage! Fellow Portuguese living in the great state of Texas....both of my parents were born in Sao Miguel and still live there now during their retirement.
80WTI_55_CHEV
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Top quality there, i have been to hospitals that aren't as clean.
Bib Overalls
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A classic from any angle. The paint looks like it is a mile deep.
55cadillacking
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Wizard! Very clever.
Very clever MG on the sliding stairs . . . .however, I see the rail that stairs are attached to - - - very ingenious as it looks like a hanging door roller rail mounted upside down.
Gotta ask a country specific QUESTION: with all the stink lately in news about Cypress financial woes, is that little island even enough money or influence to affect banking in other countries?? Are Portuguese worried about Cypress default or exit from the Eurozone??
Gotta ask a country specific QUESTION: with all the stink lately in news about Cypress financial woes, is that little island even enough money or influence to affect banking in other countries?? Are Portuguese worried about Cypress default or exit from the Eurozone??
dubber
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Great MG shot, still holding my breath for some more ramp and garage entrance pics.
I'll post some pics of the rail later. It was costom made for the porpose.
About the the Cypress question...that's a long talk question. I'm sure that sooner or later the wise decisions wil apear to solve European problems. Decisions based on social respect and tolerance.
Jorge
Thanks Dubber. Those pics are not forgotten. Just need a break to do them.
Anyway here goes a pic of my air system:
7,5 hp Gnutty air compressor
290 l air deposit with auto drainer
Air dryer for the all system.
This wil provide me air on the garage, dirt room and atelier. Dry air for painting and other tasks and oiled air for the air tools...
Not yet completely finished (few details to do) but you can see the "picture".
Jorge
PLOWJEEP
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Beautiful garage,top shelf craftsmanship. Can you explain why the stair needs to move? Thanks,Brian
Very nice work.
Thanks Brian.
The reason of the sliding stair is to have more space where you need it.
On this case, on the left side of the stair will be installed a sandblast cabinet with cyclone and dust collector. It's a big machine, so to have more space when you are working with it, you move the stair to the right.
On the right is the sink and a floor wash zone. Will also be added a painting both (if you look closer you can see the pipe for future exhaust). When you work on you can move the stair to the other side for the same reason.
Other interesting machines will be installed on this room, like a lathe and a mill among others. Some of them will arrive soon and i will post pics.
Jorge
Thanks 930dreamer
PLOWJEEP
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Thanks, Jorge. Great solution. Are the red pieces on the right wall power outlets? Brian
Djstorm100
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Looks great! What air system is that?