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Well they got the roof on last week before another small snow storm came through. Too bad there is a few inches of snow on it and I can’t see what it looks like in person. They also finished out framing the main floor and just have a few walls to build in the basement. They are moving right...

I'm going to do the same and go with 10' doors.

Originally I planned on 10'W x 9'H doors, contractor told me thats all the taller I could go. I think he forgot that I had 12' walls and didnt think we would have enough header space. I figured 9' would be enough but I keep thinking I would regret it later. So I went ahead and changed that. It...

That's awesome! Mine is a stock Cleveland that will get a few bolt on performance mods soon. Yeah I never see 72' around and Torinos/Rancheros of any year and kind of rare to see. Parts are a challenge, I cant even find weather stripping for my rear window. I definitely have too many hobbies...

My current work space is my in-laws garage which is about 22’x22’ and the wagon takes up a lot of that space. I insulated it and put up the Sheetrock and did all the mud, taping and sanding. Then painted it all white and added a few lights. I heat it with a 30k blue flame heater when I’m...

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That is a very good point about the stairwell, I didnt even think about it much. Thanks!

Thanks! Is that a 72' I spot in your profile pic?

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We picked some really big windows and doors. But I’m happy we did, we will have some great views. There is also a ton of engineered wood in this build. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Last week a lot of progress was made on the build. Trusses went up and roof sheathing was started. They also started framing out the lakeside wall and framed up the porch. Really happy with the build so far and it’s getting very exciting. The vaulted room is huge! It’s really hard to show the...

I totally understand where your coming from. I think I should have asked more questions about the efficiency of my design. Is there another way to do something that is less costly but has the same look in the end? Thanks!

This is the first house I have ever built and like anything its a big learning curve. Everything is going pretty well there are just a few things that I thought were the way I wanted them and ended up different. The windows on the back side of the garage are 2'x4' and suppose to be 4' off the...

When it gets too hot in the garage, then I go on the lake! :beer::beer::beer:

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Framing is going fast, they got most of the first floor done and have the garage walls up. The trusses were too large so they came in 2 pieces and were assembled onsite. Trusses go on today. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

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Went out to the new place after work to check on progress. They have some of the exterior walls up on the main floor and the garage. They plan on being ready for rafters on Monday. I also took a few pictures of the house from down at that lake. They really show the elevation well. Sent from...

Yeah I don’t regret clearing the land myself, if I had to do it again I would just do it more efficiently. Yes I still have the Torino. It’s a 1972 Gran Torino wagon and is very original and clean. I got it a few years ago and have been making a bunch of upgrades so it’s a better daily. Thanks...