Gustav_t´s danish garage

[HOTFR8]

Here you go......http://www.remlr.com/trailer-funeral.html

I believe the Dodge tow vehicle is still in use for ceremonial purpose and funerals.

 

[Gustav_t]

Seing a flag over a coffin is sad.
I can´t believe that the millitary is haulin corpses on something that looks like a lumber trailer?

G.

 

[HOTFR8]

If you look closely you will see there is a gun fitted.

Traditional burial for those of importance if you research it.

http://www.trooping-the-colour.co.uk/funeral/

http://www.thamesweb.co.uk/windsor/windsorhistory/royalfunerals/qvicfuneral01.html

Lets try a bigger photo so you can see the Gun.

 

[Old61]

There's two things I had never heard of before! Thanks for the education, guys!

 

[Gustav_t]

Assembling the used garagedoor from a bucket of bolts and gizmoes was a challenge. I called a professional to adjust the cables and springs and its working really good. I also got all the windows and doors properly installed.
I got a couple of old roadside lamps that I plan to get painted red with some checkers on the rim. Think they look kind of like a 60´s design.

These days the weather is fair and i´m on the roof making it ready for the insulation and pavement. More pictures of that later.

 

[Gustav_t]

A little documentation of the work done on the roof.
This is where the insulation will be laid.

I may have got a good lead on free (FREEEEE!!!) insulation taken of a closed school building.

 

[HOTFR8]

Looking good.

 

[toadjammer]

Your build is definatley interesting. Is the way your torsion springs are mounted normal for your area? In the US we mount them directly above the door. I would be cautious about the way yours are mounted that if for some reason one of the cables snapped it would have a long travel with alot of stuff to damage on the way to the drum.

 

[Vinko]

the corrugated steel is not the roof covering.
On top of it will be the insulation and directly on the insulation the tarmac (correct word?). This is what you call a "warm roof". This way you wont need any ventilation for the roof structure.

Some nice Scando-Environmentalism

The selfsupporting steel profiles are strong enough to land a helicopter on.

I love that idea. That's some jackass fabrication right there

 

[Boosted1]

Nice work on your garage. The VW van / bus is cool.

 

[Gustav_t]

Thanks for your comments - building this thing by myself is lonely...
The reason for the location of the spring is because it is a "low headroom door". You also have them in the US.

What is "Scando environmentalism"? Its actually quite effectively insulated.

G.

 

[Gustav_t]

I hung all the light fixtures and generally cleaned up the room. The roof-guy will be here in three weeks - until then not a lot can be done.

G.

 

[Gustav_t]

Wiring is...erhh... experimental at best.

G.

 

[Michael69E]

Cool aircooled cars and interesting build. I am in the planning stages of building a garage myself and currently consider brick versus wood but your build gets me thinking.... You say that it is a cheap way to build. What is the cost compared to traditional (in Denmark) brick building if I might ask. Btw. D Did'nt I see the red Karmann Ghia at MIB's Easter swap meet in Aalborg?

 

[Gustav_t]

Hey Michael - Yes my girlfriend and I briefly visited the swapmeet.

When I call it cheap it is because it is not very labour-intensive.
Once the trusses are raised and the corrugated steel laid on top, you can raise the studs by yourself. I chose to attach a square iron along the entire length of the building. I then mounted small pieces of flat iron on the studs enabling me to weld the studs in top once happy with alignment. You can see it in one of the pictures. This means you can singlehandedly build the walls in aprox. one day. Thats cheap.

My dad had a contractor build something similar sized in bricks. The cost of labour was massive. But bricks are nice..

 

[chrislehr]

Sweet bus.

 

[RaceDeck1]

Great to see another 'Dane" on the forum!
Very nice Bus by the way

 

[Gustav_t]

Hey Jorgen

Funny thing about the bus - here car-people don´t really care for the bus. They like my other rides more.

Are you really danish? In that case next time you visit family bring 97 square meters of your garage floors. We don´t have that stuff in Denmark. I even considered becoming a dealer..

Well. A huge step for the build: Roof guys were here. In these pictures they haven´t done the edges yet, but damn they were quick. They laid out the insulation, put in the safety screws and put two layers of tarmac on in 5 hours! It looks really great.

G.

 

[Jpfreak33]

Yes they do.. if you google "bestattung anhänger" theres is also newer versions. I haven´t seen them IRL when visiting Germany though.

G.

Here´s one with the rims (matches the ones on the panelvan

Cool bus!! Those are some skinny tires on those wheels!!! Hope you live somewhere that doesn't have pot holes.

 

[Gustav_t]

Roof... Done!
Siding... Started.

Inspired by Jack Olsen I got these old cabinets I think I´ll paint fire engine red. 3 or 4 more will go up beside these. They have wooden trays for small stuff and lots of dividers. They were free as they are from my dads old pharmacy.

 

[SVK]

Had to register as a user after seeing this thread. I´m also danish - and a long time lurker.

As Gustav points out very few people in Denmark build large garages so this forum has some absolutely fantastic garages by danish standards.

Gustav I'll surely be following your thread and I have to complement your taste i cars

RaceDeck1/Jørgen: Do you i fact have a danish dealer?

/Søren - who dreams about owning his own garage one day

 

[Gustav_t]

Hi Søren

Thank you for your comments.
Are you into aircooled cars yourself? If so, there is a fair chance we have seen eachother at one of the MIB events in Aalborg.

My neighbors are getting used to the building now. It may have helped that I gave one of them my old vice for his workshop.

G.

 

[Gustav_t]

Well - 2 walls covered with wood 2 to go. I cant believe how much paint I´ve used already. But I think the "black box look" is worth it? What do you think?

 

[twinturbosupra123]

garage looks sick man keep up the good work

 

[Gustav_t]

To be able to finish the siding I did the window surroundings. My friend designed it and we cut all the parts in one go.

 

[balburdu]

Cool garage, cooler bus! Wish I had the space for a project vehicle...

Dan

 

[russlaferrera]

SVK, Glad you joined. This is not a North American site only. Everyone likes to see and learn what is out there. Everyone has something to share.

 

[Gustav_t]

A few more shots.
It´s been a busy summer with lots of carshows and stuff - but i´ve mannaged to get some work done. On one shot you can see my house and how little of the garage is visible from my lawn.

 

[Gregg K]

I have to say I love this garage build. There are so many things that are tastefully done. I like your sense of architecture. Not to mention the cool cars. A ghia with Targa wheels? That's cool. I like the long horizontal mullion windows. That's how I'm doing my shop. And the glazed garage door. You don't want to know what those cost in the USA. I'm spending six grand on two doors like that. But talk about cool. Your shop is the best bang for the buck. Simple and effective. I'll be embarrassed to post my shop when I get started soon. It's just way overkill. And way too much money. I like simple. Nice!

 

[Gustav_t]

Thanks Gregg. All the doors and windows are bought from a factory outlet.
Its the best brand in europe - but in odd measurements. Doesn´t really matter in a new building. The whole lot (3 long windows, 3 tall ones, 1 door) cost me about 1700 dollars.

I think the roof/insulation solution is genious.
I thank my friend again and again for coming up with that idea.

I just took the ghia for a 2600 km. spin to the SPA racetrack and back for the "BUG SHOW". Worked fine.

G.

 

[SVK]

Are you into aircooled cars yourself? If so, there is a fair chance we have seen eachother at one of the MIB events in Aalborg.

Hi again.

Unfortunately the only aircooled vehicle i own is a 1967 Velo Solex moped . I haven't attented any MIB events so we probably haven't met.

Must say I'm stille jealous of both your garage and your cars. It's interesting to see your construction method. I haven't seen a garage or any other building constructed like that. Either people build a carport or go full-scale brick garages which probably is crazy expensive. Must say your approach is very neat and absolutely "bang for the buck" as the americans might say.

It's looking great so far so keep us updated .

 

[Gustav_t]

A lot of buildings are infact constructed like this.

Take a look on the ceiling next time you visit your local supermarket.
A lot of "Kvickly´s" and Føtex´s are build like this.

I also have noticed a lot of schools build this way.
OK they are usually with wooden trusses but with insulation on top of corrugated steel plate.

G.

 

[thomask]

Gustav you can be very proud of your new shop. Like your used cabinets, they look great and lots of storage. You must really like having a nice place to work on those great air cooleds you have. Are you restoring the trailer?

In US they tax property every time you improve something, did this cause your taxes to increase?

Best to you and yours

 

[Gustav_t]

Thanks
The same here.. we pay something like 75% tax of our earnings!
Cars are taxed with 180%!

G.

 

[mk2dk]

Hi Gustav
Your garage is really looking good. Very stylish. Greetings from yet another Dane (only found this site a couple of days ago) Hope to post pictures of my project soon

Henrik

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Re: Gustav_t?s danish garage

I just want to say thank you for telling us about your garage build. I love seeing the architecture of other countries.

Two questions on the roof. What is the life expectancy of the tarmac? And how do you replace or repair it if it goes bad?

Thanks again.

Glen
________
Mazda MX-6 history

 

[Gregg K]

The roofing looks like modified bitumen single ply. If so, it's what I used to do for a living. 20 years or so, on a flat roof. Repairs are easy.

 

[Enloe]

That is one awesome garage!!!!

 

[Gustav_t]

Thanks for all the kind words.
The tarmac is dual layers - done by the best in the business in Denmark.
Theres is a 15 year waranty - but my other garage was done by the same company 25 years ago when my father owned the house and it looks like new.

This is the only thing I farmed out.
You´ve got to respect rainwater..

G.

 

[Gustav_t]

Just wanted to share this with you..
Me and my Karmann Ghia 1300 km from home on the legendary SPA formula one racetrack.

G.