26 x 16 refurb

[motorheadsdiygarage]

I started this project a few years ago when I installed my Maxjax low ceiling lift. I was tired of crawling under cars because it was just too hard on the body. Now changing brakes, tires, clutches and other under chassis work is less hard due to the accessibility.

Here's what I statrted with:

After the Maxjax install:

Then the slabjacking (by Purlift.com) because the garage slab was listing 3-4 inches in the rear and the paneling was going to be a problem because nothing was straight.. Do it right the first time.

Then sheet and paint the walls:

Now for the ceiling. First, I wanted to hip a section so I could lift my Chevy HHR. Add some recessed lighting. Then insulate and use metal ceiling to give a nice clean look:

I'll update as the project continues.

 

[jhn9840]

Very nice transformation. Keep us updated as you make more progress.

jhn9840
John

 

[taumac]

WOW, that's come along way. Great work

 

[tjmonsen5]

I spy an e36 M3! You have owned an E30 in your past as well. Can't wait to see the finished garage.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

A little more ceiling up today. Used up all the smaller pieces that I can handle alone. The raw material is in 16 ft. panels.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

I spy an e36 M3! You have owned an E30 in your past as well. Can't wait to see the finished garage.

Yes a 1992 e36 not an M3 (I want one though). Also I had a 1991 e30 for my daily driver but she was on the way out after 3 years, replaced it with a 2009 HHR in 2009. Good eye my friend.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

More ceiling up this weekend. Takes longer now with the detail work. Used some leftover soffit to do the fascia of the hipped ceiling.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Closing up the final areas. Lighting fixtures in the hip soon.

 

[vette66bob]

Nice work you guys up North sure are serious about insulation. What type of heat will you be using?

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Nice work you guys up North sure are serious about insulation. What type of heat will you be using?

I don't plan on heating permanently.

I have a Mr. Heater propane heater (12000BTU's good for 500 sq.ft.) if I need it in the winter. It heats quickly and is comfy.

I will install air conditioning because it is too hot in the garage in the summer months.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

More lighting installed today. T8 fixtures added to the hipped section.

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Bimmer on the lift at max height.

HHR on the lift at max height.

Still have a couple of inches of space.

 

[1/2 Cup]

You have one awesome makeover, well done.

 

[bonecrrusher]

That hipped roof - and the steel cieling are pretty smart!

That Maxjax will make you spoiled - and you will never want to crawl under a car again!

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Did you have any engineering done before you modified your trusses?

 

[IN10SS]

how high is the modified section and what is the clearance under the car? Looks great!

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

Did you have any engineering done before you modified your trusses?

Did my own engineering........shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

[motorheadsdiygarage]

how high is the modified section and what is the clearance under the car? Looks great!

Original height is 8ft.

New height is 9ft. in the hipped area.

Clearance under the car is 4ft. Maximum lift for the Maxjax is 4ft.