Hotham's Speedmetal Garage

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

I would first like to say that all the changes I made to my 24x24 attached shop are inspired by stuff I see on this site. I have lots more to do but had some time to kill today so I figured I would load what I've done so far... :thumbup:

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Building some cabinets and workbench...

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Some organization and red and black paint...

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

New 56 inch Harbor Freight tool chest. These things are a steal on sale!!!!

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Stripes to match the cabinets

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Soffit cabinets...

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Wiring recessed lighting...

Vernmotor · Oct 22, 2011

Very nice ! thumbs up

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Cleaning out for floor upgrade...

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Scrubbed 25 year old concrete with simple green and a deck brush 2 times. Actually did a pretty good job..

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Edged entries with 1 x 1/8 aluminum strips. Epoxied and screws to the floor and they are down tight. Getting ready for VCT and epoxy clear...

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

If you are considering a VCT floor think hard, its a lot of work to lay it. I bought black and sandstone checks from Lowes. Used 4 tiles per square so the floor wasnt so busy. Used Armstrong VCT and Armstrong adhesive. Followed directions to a tee. I rented the 100 pound floor roller from Home Depot. Rolling it out is a must!!

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Happy with the results so far!!!!

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Rented a floor polisher/sander from Home Depot. Used 80 grit to scuff the VCT for clear. This was a pain as the black from the tiles kept scuffing the sandstone tiles. I ended up going over the entire floor with a palm sander and 80 grit to get it right. Lots of work.........

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Put down epoxy clear from Alpha Garage which I found on this site. What a great product and pleased with the results. Fred at Alpha Garage was a big help!!!! :thumbup:

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

More to come as I roll my tools and toys back in...

gauder the goof · Oct 22, 2011

Really nice job.

BMEP · Oct 22, 2011

Looks great - nice work!

What's that I see in garage050.jpg? Real or replica? Just a guess from the taillights - is it a Superformance?

PSYKO_Inc · Oct 22, 2011

Wow that looks great! Gives me a lot of ideas for my own garage :beer:

Jams4j · Oct 22, 2011

Thanks, the Cobra is a mid 80's Contemporary Cobra. Bought my house 3 years ago and was mowing my yard when I saw it in my neighbors garage sitting unfinished. He gave me a deal I couldn't refuse....

ChuckDriver · Oct 22, 2011

Nice work! It looks awesome!

OhioSiouxFan · Oct 22, 2011

That floor is flipp'n amazing! Great work, and great description of how you did it....

93L#3008 · Oct 23, 2011

Awesome!! you have sliders on soffit cabinets?? :thumbup:

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

I stole the soffit idea from XcYZ's garage. That garage is sick!! His shop was truly what inspired me to do mine up. The soffit cabinets are 24" deep and 24" high. Built with 2x6's lagged into the walls and ceiling joist's. I bought a cheap harbor freight router and did channels in 2x4's for the guides that the doors slide in. Used 1/4 inch plywood sheets for the doors and they work great.

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

I even stole XcYZ's speaker idea. Works awesome and I think looks cool!!

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

More cabinet builds.....

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

Beer fridge

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

Bike lift put together and in place!! Currently finishing a 79 Yamaha XS650 with full cafe treatment....

Jams4j · Oct 24, 2011

Cobras back in its spot....... :thumbup:

Jams4j · Oct 25, 2011

The Toys and projects:

1965 Shelby Cobra replica

1976 BMW 2002

1979 Yamaha XS 650 Cafe Racer

2009 Husqvarna SMR 450

:thumbup:

82_454_shorty · Oct 26, 2011

Beautiful work. Love tha floor!

tommyxgun · Oct 26, 2011

wow. that looks great

hobie1dog · Oct 26, 2011

Outstanding, turned out great.

stick004 · Oct 26, 2011

Jams4j said:
I stole the soffit idea from XcYZ's garage. That garage is sick!! His shop was truly what inspired me to do mine up. The soffit cabinets are 24" deep and 24" high. Built with 2x6's lagged into the walls and ceiling joist's. I bought a cheap harbor freight router and did channels in 2x4's for the guides that the doors slide in. Used 1/4 inch plywood sheets for the doors and they work great.

Looks Great!!!

XcYZ's garage is my inspiration too! I have pictures of his garage printed out right here at my desk!

I love that floor and the under cabinet lighting. beautiful work!

travj31 · Oct 26, 2011

awesome work...

maruscmn · Oct 28, 2011

Jams4j Great job on the garage, also have a Contemporary Cobra back with silver stripes. Purchased it in a sad state of repair ten years ago in Georgia. I have been trying to figure out the year of manufacture from the vin number with no luck. Do you have any clues?
1123811
OMM

Jams4j · Oct 28, 2011

I'll check some paperwork I have. I got the build spec sheet and original pamplets and other misc paperwork with my car so I might be able to help. Mines titled as a 1965 as well, I assume you dont have a title?

Check out this link for lots of info on Cobras. I bet you will get an answer here.

http://clubcobra.com/modules/Jig/index.php

maruscmn · Oct 30, 2011

Thanks for replying, Yes I do have a title but it is creative thanks to the DMV in my state. The original had it listed as an original Cobra (1965) I added to my title CCX however the stamping on the frame member just gives the actual vin number. The car started life in Florida (I contacted the original owner who was not at all co-operative) and was traded in Cleveland Georgia for a pick up truck.
The car did not run properly and was in terrible shape. I am still making adjustments and changes every winter--under one condition-it must be on the road for summer. Any help on identifying the actual year would help.
Mike

Jack Olsen · Oct 30, 2011

Very nice looking shop!

Jams4j · Oct 30, 2011

Thanks! I used your idea for the guides on my soffit cabinets. Your garage is amazing and I dig the Porsche!!

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