40 x 32 in MD started today!!

[plunkinberry]

Have you got the interior laid out yet? Update?

 

[zombiescustoms]

Have you got the interior laid out yet? Update?

I'm working on doing the walls, decided to use 5/8 OSB and liner metal on the ceiling, got the work benches done, and I going to order my lift as soon as the weather breaks.

 

[zombiescustoms]

A little update, now that the snow has cleared, I got the vintage gas station lights up on the outside, finished the benches and got my compressor. Here are some pics:

 

[ol55]

Looking good. I love those old Bronco's!

 

[ymerej]

I spy a Beetle behind other toys... is that a new project? Is it the '63 you were trying to get back (as mentioned on page 2)? Keep in touch with Jim J. and maybe I'll see you at a show this spring/ summer.

That compressor looks huge! And the barn lights over the garage doors look really nice too. I just put a similar light above my man door, but don't have anything over the garage door. Hopefully my electric install will be finished this month, and then I'll get some pics on my build thread.

 

[ponjohn]

real nice build.

Seems like a real manageable size.
Not sure this is mentioned, what height are the walls.

I too, really like the old broncos, what year is it?

 

[BC iron works]

nice shop and a good size

 

[zombiescustoms]

I spy a Beetle behind other toys... is that a new project? Is it the '63 you were trying to get back (as mentioned on page 2)? Keep in touch with Jim J. and maybe I'll see you at a show this spring/ summer.

That compressor looks huge! And the barn lights over the garage doors look really nice too. I just put a similar light above my man door, but don't have anything over the garage door. Hopefully my electric install will be finished this month, and then I'll get some pics on my build thread.

Yep its the 64 I owned 12 years ago, the best thing was the guy gave it back to me for nothing, he got a devorce and lost his storage space so it was going to go to the scrapyard!
here are some pics:

before:

and after a quick refirb:

And a little update I just got all my paving done yesterday:

 

[zombiescustoms]

real nice build.

Seems like a real manageable size.
Not sure this is mentioned, what height are the walls.

I too, really like the old broncos, what year is it?

Inside walls are 12'8"

and the Bronco is a '74

 

[nickmakwell]

Looks fantastic - this is the size/layout etc garage that I want when we eventually buy some land (renting at the moment, Australian house prices are way too high)...

Quick question - are you going to put a lift in? If so, with the attic, would you have enough clearance?

Quick question 2 - what width are your doors?

Cheers,

Chris

 

[zombiescustoms]

Looks fantastic - this is the size/layout etc garage that I want when we eventually buy some land (renting at the moment, Australian house prices are way too high)...

Quick question - are you going to put a lift in? If so, with the attic, would you have enough clearance?

Quick question 2 - what width are your doors?

Cheers,

Chris

lift, yes sir, ordering a bendpak today, there is enough clearance with the 12'8" ceiling
and the doors are 16x 10

 

[HAMAR]

Love your garage and the Bronco even moore Nice job.

 

[ymerej]

Nice job with the Beetle! You're just a few steps ahead of me on the driveway - I'm collecting quotes to get mine done, and hopefully I'll have a driveway done before the end of May.

 

[NoBars]

Nice build, I have a 26x40 I had built about 3 years ago. My walls are done, ceiling not yet. Please tell me about the planned metal ceiling

 

[RattytatTom]

I just LOVE that old Caddy. That has GOT to be a great cruiser. Can you imagine hitting the road @ 70mph and the stereo blaring ? KOOL.........

 

[Tylerb43]

Looking good man, you still planning the metal ceiling? I love mine. The amount of light it reflects is amazing! Your stairs turned out great, makes me wish I could have permanent ones. Cheers!

 

[rwhite692]

Nice garage build and nice Caddy. Here is the one that I restored with my Dad when I still lived in NY. We sold it in 2002, He passed in 2006. I'm kinda glad that we sold it when he was still with us, if I still had it today, it would be really hard for me to let it go.

 

[PhillyRow]

Very nice build, my younger brother is a teacher at Harford County North MS, my Uncles use to live in Fawn Grove, seemingly not too far from where you are. Thanks for sharing!

 

[zombiescustoms]

rwhite beautiful car!!

tyztoyz, I am doing with the metal ceiling, just need to find some time!

phillrow, my wife teaches at north harford high school, and yes fawn grove is right up the road

 

[Abodyracer]

Nice build. I'm also loving the cars. I see one problem though, you need to christen the fresh asphalt with some rubber sealant of the Goodyear variety.

 

[jktruck150]

I like all of your toys! The Bronco is super cool! I like the bikes, the cars, (the girls). You have a great place!

 

[zombiescustoms]

Just a small update, I got my lift installed yesterday everything went well, despite the fact that the dumb *** at the freight terminal decided it was a good idea to drive his fork lift up the rear door of my trailer. Went with the Bend Pak xpr-10cx, made in China, all in all seems to be a good product for the price, $2700 and $500 for install.

Pix:

 

[Rich Halsey]

Small world !! I live in Forest Hill too, and am an avid gear head. Mostly drag cars, but like anything cool !
Garage looks killer !!

 

[Josh Bremer]

How far away is the lift from the back wall? How far from the side wall? Have you had any trouble with this location?

 

[zombiescustoms]

How far away is the lift from the back wall? How far from the side wall? Have you had any trouble with this location?

It is 1 foot off the side wall, and 12 feet from the back wall, no issues at all.

I have lifted my 24 foot dually and the 20 foot long Cadillac ( the Caddy i did front out to do a motor swap) and still have good room to move around.

 

[five0jo]

When you said "vintage gas station lights", do you mean they are actually old lights? If they are reproductions, where did you get them??

I love the look, and they are a good scale with the garage and doors.

 

[zombiescustoms]

When you said "vintage gas station lights", do you mean they are actually old lights? If they are reproductions, where did you get them??

I love the look, and they are a good scale with the garage and doors.

Yes, they are original 1953 Texaco gas station lights, I found them on Ebay, and had the swan neck mounts made.

 

[Abbott]

Very nice, great pics of a fantastic shop.

 

[vntperformance]

Beautiful garage OP. Was it a local builder who did the garage for you; mind if I ask who? I'm in the market for a 50 x 50 for all my toys and am searching around for a builder as well as the amish.

 

[zombiescustoms]

Beautiful garage OP. Was it a local builder who did the garage for you; mind if I ask who? I'm in the market for a 50 x 50 for all my toys and am searching around for a builder as well as the amish.

the builder I used was out of PA and he uses the Amish, Caldwell Construction is the name, here is the info:

259 LITTLE BRITAIN RD
NOTTINGHAM, PA 19362
(717) 548-0932

 

[zombiescustoms]

progress has been slow on the inside, jut got the ceiling dry-walled, and ready for paint, most of the wall are sheeted with 5/8 OSB. Need to finish up some of the trim work, but these damned cars are taking up all my time, I just finished a quick redo of the Hudson, and I am in the process of building a 31 Ford AV8.

 

[JC23]

Lookin good! Once you throw some light colored paint on those walls and the ceiling, it'll be pretty bright in there. I used a semi gloss to bounce more light and make clean up easier.

Gonna do any decorating to match those cool cars?

 

[2-0turbo]

Just curious on your number to build. I will be building something similar and your costs scare me a bit. Is there anything in particular that drove your costs to $45K? I assume you hired a builder which would add cost over doing it yourself. But I noticed you didn't even have concrete footings poured. If you don't know or don't want to share any more details, no worries. I'm just curious if it was everything or any particular options you chose that got you to $35/sq ft.