MATT'S 40x56x12 CHEVELLE SHOP BUILD PICS

matt60j · Oct 27, 2008

Heres a few pics to show the transformation of our house and yard prior to our build. The first 2 pics are from when moved in 5 years ago.

The next 2 are from this past year.

The new drive is going through here. The propane tank will get moved to the other side of the house next summer.

I took a little real estate from my dog.

matt60j · Oct 27, 2008

Heres where the fun really begins. This took place a week ago. (my oldest boy at the controls)

And my niece.

Empty canvas.

Vernmotor · Oct 27, 2008

Look like a good start !

Nealcrenshaw · Oct 27, 2008

Nice pics,You definitely have the space.Will stay posted for more!

matt60j · Oct 27, 2008

Trusses showed up a little early.

The excavators turn.

Me on the Dingo and my brother-in-law Jimmy.(The man behind the operation)

matt60j · Oct 27, 2008

Heres some of the poles set. Special thanks goes out to my buddie Terry for helping us. Those 24' poles are sure heavy!

Heres the opening for the 16'x10' door.

This end will have a patio door on the right side that will enter into the rec room.

We hope to build the walls Wednesday and set trusses Thursday or Friday. Should be putting shingles on this weekend. Thanks for looking and I will keep you all posted! -MATT

matt60j · Oct 29, 2008

Finished building the walls today. I worked last night so Jimmy have a head start on me and nearly had the back wall done as I slept. This guys a workhorse. He's probably going to see this so I have to throw in a :thumbup:

. Here's the pics.

FullSizePickUp · Oct 29, 2008

Nice yard and a nice start to your new space !

e-tek · Oct 29, 2008

Wow - nice yard. Bet the kids loved that backhoe - mine would be in heaven!! Looking forward to the rest!

Bevis · Oct 30, 2008

Wow...nice open space you have there. Looks like it's going to be a nice shop too...please keep the pics coming for us junkies.

cyclopsblown34 · Oct 30, 2008

Dang, nice start and quick progress.

matt60j · Oct 30, 2008

Today we prepared for setting trusses which will take place tomorrow. We installed the truss supports and set the first truss. The boom truck will be here at 9am. Heres a couple pics.

My brother-in-law has been razzing me pretty bad for not having a tool belt yet. We'll I picked one up tonight. I don't know how I got by without it. Thanks Jimmy! :thumbup:

matt60j · Oct 30, 2008

Hey guys, thanks for the great feedback. I really appreciate you taking the time to look! -MATT

hot rod 91174 · Oct 31, 2008

cool tool belt. I think I need to get one too!!! :beer:

chadwik74 · Oct 31, 2008

Nice!!! Awesome build....

JONESY · Oct 31, 2008

What did you set the poles in/ on? Just wondering if you used a sono-tube or just a concrete cookie in the bottom of the holes? I am hoping to get started on a 40x 60 soon.Thanks, Jonesy.

sharpshooter · Oct 31, 2008

That belt come with a catheter....ROFL

matt60j · Oct 31, 2008

JONESY said:
What did you set the poles in/ on? Just wondering if you used a sono-tube or just a concrete cookie in the bottom of the holes? I am hoping to get started on a 40x 60 soon.Thanks, Jonesy.

I used 12'' pads for most holes. I used 16'' for where we butted 2 poles together for carrying the header over the 16' door and 10'' ones for the 4''x6'' poles that framed the entry door and the patio slider. The holes drilled very easy and we had very hard clay just at the bottom of the holes. -MATT

matt60j · Oct 31, 2008

Well, heres todays pics. We set the 29 trusses in 2 hours 15 min.

Heres the ground crew.

Jims got a sore back from nailing on the roof and I have sore legs from chucking osb up the ladder. Heres the rest of the pics. 7 days into it!

Shingles will be here at 10:30am so stay tuned. -MATT

TejasBimmer · Oct 31, 2008

WOW!
So your wife is cool on having a garage that is (looks in the pics) bigger than the homestead????

Boosted1 · Nov 1, 2008

That is awesome!
Keep the pics coming

matt60j · Nov 1, 2008

Today we had a challenge getting shingles on the roof.

But we got them there.

Terry and Troy gave us a hand so we could get to this point!

matt60j · Nov 1, 2008

TejasBimmer said:
WOW!
So your wife is cool on having a garage that is (looks in the pics) bigger than the homestead????

Actually I was going to go smaller but my wife talked me out of it saying I would not be happy with it. Now that is a good woman there!

matt60j · Nov 6, 2008

Jimmy and I finished up the roof today. Couldn't be happier with the results.

Tomorrow we will frame in the 7 windows and start sheating the walls. The rest of the supplies are being delivered also. Stay tuned........ MATT

Homebody · Nov 6, 2008

Nice! I love quick builds like this! And kudos to the wifey for letting you order a King Size! :thumbup:

Chevelle? Car pics??

flyin99 · Nov 6, 2008

Looks great!

matt60j · Nov 7, 2008

Homebody said:
Nice! I love quick builds like this! And kudos to the wifey for letting you order a King Size!
Chevelle? Car pics??

Heres the 65' Chevelle Delux I towed home from Southern Indiana a few years ago. It looked good standing back a few feet.

I knew I was in for a project, but not one this big!

Heres the current workshop!

Heres how it looks today.

Heres what I've done so far.

Pulled the body and put it back on another frame.
changed out rockers with a donar car(pain).
Replaced floor and rear seat pans.
Replaced the 3 floor braces.
innner and outer wheel wells
one quarter(still need the other).
put in new 7 piece truck.
Rotissori is half built so I can finish up this winter.

matt60j · Nov 7, 2008

flyin99 said:
Looks great!

Thanks! Appreciate it! -MATT

Homebody · Nov 7, 2008

LOL, been there done that with the "nice" car! Just bought a rotiserie for my 72 Camaro.
You'll need a few more Chevelles to fill that garage though!! :headscrat

matt60j · Nov 7, 2008

Homebody said:
LOL, been there done that with the "nice" car! Just bought a rotiserie for my 72 Camaro.
You'll need a few more Chevelles to fill that garage though!!

Thats the plan. I'm going to build a 68' after this one. -MATT

67pete300 · Nov 7, 2008

Gotta love the post car Chevelles!

matt60j · Nov 7, 2008

67pete300 said:
Gotta love the post car Chevelles!

Wow!

Nice sleeper. 283 or 572?

67pete300 · Nov 8, 2008

matt60j said:
Wow! Nice sleeper. 283 or 572?

It's a SERIOUS sleeper. 230 ci six. :bounce:

matt60j · Nov 14, 2008

Today is the end of week 3. We've made some good progress and taken a few days off here and there. Finished up the soffit and facia(spelling?) yesterday. Jim wouldn't let me install, just cut. Turned out fantastic!

Nice and straight!

We have window holes but no windows until the 24th.

matt60j · Nov 14, 2008

Heres a couple more.....

The overhead door was delivered today while I was at work. We're going to pick back up on it Monday and side up to the windows and start installing the doors. Stay tuned! -MATT

e-tek · Nov 14, 2008

I hate you - in a good way

Lovely work. Your son(s?) will get a good education in there.

66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE · Nov 14, 2008

matt60j said:
Thats the plan. I'm going to build a 68' after this one. -MATT

Chevelles and Garages.. gotta love em!!

This Garage is lookin Good!

matt60j · Nov 15, 2008

e-tek said:
I hate you - in a good way
Lovely work. Your son(s?) will get a good education in there.

Thanks e-tek! Yep, the boys(6 and 3) enjoy being out in the garage with dad. Always pestering me about when the red car will be done.

66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE said:
Chevelles and Garages.. gotta love em!!

This Garage is lookin Good!

Gotta say your 66 is awesome! I am a Chevelle addict also. Do you visit team chevelle often?

matt60j · Nov 19, 2008

Well we have to wait 5 more days for windows. Let me tell you about Michigan if you don't know or haven't heard. When we started a few weeks ago we got sleet. Then we shingled in 70* comfort and t-shirts. The last few days has been snowing and cold. Makes siding very enjoyable. Anyhow, heres a few more pics.

Theres a right and left spring. :headscrat

I promise next time I will know.

nathank · Nov 19, 2008

Awesome build. Looking forward to the rest.

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