scootermcrad
Well-known member
Hey everyone!
Well, I finally have something to contribute around here. Been lurking and learning for my future garage build, but in the mean time, my small 2-car has been getting over-crowded with car parts and lawn equipment, so it's time to expand so I can actually use my 2- car garage to build stuff in.
Our house was built in the 30's, so a little newer than Model T's (more like early V8's), but the sort of generic term "Model T Garage" seems to cover up until about 33-35 when cars started getting bigger. The idea here was to build a garage that compliments the era of our home as well as the future renovations we're doing to the rear exterior of our home in the future including a new garage/shop space that is in the planning stages. One thing at a time, though.
When I laid out the building, I had a very specific visual in mind as to what would fit inside and how it would fit. The dimensions really DO allow a Model T roadster to fit inside (door opening was sized by an early Ford V8 rear axle with wheels and tires mounted), but for now it's going to be a catch all so I can have my garage back.
Here's the sketch I did for it over a year ago when I was thinking about what it should look like.
The building will feature traditional styled carriage doors, rear windows, a window above the doors with an arched top to match the house, 12-12 pitch to match the house as well as provide storage up high in a small loft area, lap siding and shake siding.
So... let's GO!
Foundation
Framing out the base/floor
Let the framing begin!
Late nights to race the predicted rain that was in the forecast
Roof structure comes together
Don't forget to stop for a beer every now and then...
Well, I finally have something to contribute around here. Been lurking and learning for my future garage build, but in the mean time, my small 2-car has been getting over-crowded with car parts and lawn equipment, so it's time to expand so I can actually use my 2- car garage to build stuff in.
Our house was built in the 30's, so a little newer than Model T's (more like early V8's), but the sort of generic term "Model T Garage" seems to cover up until about 33-35 when cars started getting bigger. The idea here was to build a garage that compliments the era of our home as well as the future renovations we're doing to the rear exterior of our home in the future including a new garage/shop space that is in the planning stages. One thing at a time, though.
When I laid out the building, I had a very specific visual in mind as to what would fit inside and how it would fit. The dimensions really DO allow a Model T roadster to fit inside (door opening was sized by an early Ford V8 rear axle with wheels and tires mounted), but for now it's going to be a catch all so I can have my garage back.
Here's the sketch I did for it over a year ago when I was thinking about what it should look like.
The building will feature traditional styled carriage doors, rear windows, a window above the doors with an arched top to match the house, 12-12 pitch to match the house as well as provide storage up high in a small loft area, lap siding and shake siding.
So... let's GO!
Foundation
Framing out the base/floor
Let the framing begin!
Late nights to race the predicted rain that was in the forecast
Roof structure comes together
Don't forget to stop for a beer every now and then...
