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    I looked at a 44x56x16 building - It seemed small

    I just purchased Empire steel building 40x80 clear span for 52K without garage doors or concrete. Price seems a little high.
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    40 x 40 first quote in

    I just got a quote for a 40x80 $23,160 for footings 19,200 for concrete (4,000 PSI) I will still need to bring in fill material and excavation. I wasn't expecting the footing price to be that much.
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    My 1975 Chevy Dually Build

    I always wondered who paid for Gulf Road. :3gears: Thanks
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    who needs a garage when you have a airplane hangar!

    Re: who needs a garage when you have a airplane hanger! I did the same thing six years ago, but for a different reason. I work overseas and having everything is storage the bill was a little steep. I found a hanger with three times the space, electicity, and lights for the same price. I can...
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    Show off your lifts!!!

    A couple of years ago I talked the wife into letting me get a lift for the hanger. Later the next year we were out at the hanger and the wife said "you need to get another car orginizer" I was like sure maybe some day. A little while later while I was driving home I figured out what she...
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    New garage in the Philippines

    It really is a small world, The wife and I have a house just up the road from the Death March shrine (Capas). I don't know if I will ever live there but It sure is nice the hang out and unwind for a couple of weeks. I keep thinking about building a garage with a studio apartment above it but...
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    New garage in the Philippines

    Flip flops are the safety shoe of the Philippines. I have never seen anyone wear safety shoe there. I have been to a lot of different countries and the third world doesn't wear safety shoes. :wtf:
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    Has anyone had an experience buying items direct from china?

    The only time I have purchased from China (Hong Kong) was using ebay. I have done this maybe 20 times. I have never had a problem. The quaility has been ok. Hope this helps.
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    Anyone own rental property?

    I currently have five single family homes. I started in 2001 with my first home. I purchase nice starter homes in nice areas so you get a better tennant. There are several things you have to verify before you start your business. How are the local laws? if they are tennant freindly forget it...
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    Can I run my hoist with a portable gererator?

    Hey guys, I just wanted to say thanks for the input. I had the hoist installed last week. The generator runs it just fine. Thanks again for the input.
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    Can I run my hoist with a portable gererator?

    I want to install a Bend Pak HD-9XW four post hoist in a Hangar I use that has limited power. I was thinking I could use a Craftsman generator I have. Its rated at 5600 Watts with a 8600 surge. At first I thought no problem, but as the time comes to purchase this thing I am starting to have my...
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    National Street Rod Association

    He needs to use the filter that came on the 86-93 5.0 mustangs. Its easyer than a remote and less plumbing.
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