Don't forget to hang a tennis ball from ceiling on string, or glue 2x4 on floor so she won't crash into your air compressor room!!
First House, First Garage -- 30x28
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Don't forget to hang a tennis ball from ceiling on string, or glue 2x4 on floor so she won't crash into your air compressor room!!
marty_p
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HAPPY WIFE = HAPPY LIFE!
Great triple toybox, and sick JK! I had an '88 too.
Keep us posted...
ddawg16
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Why not go with a single door on the right (for your lady) and a double for the other 2 bays? I think you would like the extra space and flexibility.
And....any plans to lift the jeep? When I went to 35's on mine (along with the 6" SOA lift), I have to remove my soft top to get into the garage...the header clears my roll cage by about 1 inch. If so, you might want to raise the header height a little.
Otherwise, I think your off to a good start....congrats on the house (and getting married).
Just don't forget the other important points.....plenty of outlets...never enough outlets....
And....any plans to lift the jeep? When I went to 35's on mine (along with the 6" SOA lift), I have to remove my soft top to get into the garage...the header clears my roll cage by about 1 inch. If so, you might want to raise the header height a little.
Otherwise, I think your off to a good start....congrats on the house (and getting married).
Just don't forget the other important points.....plenty of outlets...never enough outlets....
I wanted to do that but i would need to add a structural header since there are support posts built into each of the existing "mullions" I guess you'd call them.
Jeep isn't going to be lifted much more. Its on 3.5" BDS springs with 1" boomerang shackles. I will eventually be going with Metalcloak flat fenders and 35's or 37's. i'll most likely have to air down the tires to get in the garage. We'll see I guess haha.
Lastly, the whole garage will be getting its own subpanel and 220 for my "future" Tig welder and other 220 needs. I will also be running an air line to a centrally mounted hose reel and putting some swingarm-style dock/loading lights on the back wall at each bay to brighten up the engine bays while working.
Thanks for the help guys. Kepp it coming. I love hearing all the ideas
kmcphee
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Congrats on the house!!! The 3 car garage is a nice space: I regret now not adding that 3rd bay to my new house.
Just an idea with your fridge: maybe when you frame in your compressor room frame out a pocket to the right of the man door where your fridge is now; that way you could slide that fridge into the room and it would be flush instead of stuck out into your project room. Looks like there is lots of space in the room to accomidate the fridge. You could even go as far as to frame in a closet in this space the size of the fridge so its seperate from the room keeping compressor noise out. Of course wire in an outlet.
Just an idea with your fridge: maybe when you frame in your compressor room frame out a pocket to the right of the man door where your fridge is now; that way you could slide that fridge into the room and it would be flush instead of stuck out into your project room. Looks like there is lots of space in the room to accomidate the fridge. You could even go as far as to frame in a closet in this space the size of the fridge so its seperate from the room keeping compressor noise out. Of course wire in an outlet.
Great idea . . . . . AND . . . plan on putting artificial "skin" on frig so the front of it mimics the look of big toolbox!! Would be way cool to have a pocket right next to fridge for a real tool cabinet. I envision the look of 2 really tall Lista tool cabinets.
See the couple threads where various frig sizes have been skinned and they really do look like tool boxes.
Good luck with your build.
Haha I do like that. Sounds a little pricey for my budget.
Although a nice dark colored cover on the front of the fridge might help with dirty hand prints.
My garage will be functional first and foremost but i want it to look good too. It will be used heavily for dirty and messy work so it needs to be durable.
Although a nice dark colored cover on the front of the fridge might help with dirty hand prints.
My garage will be functional first and foremost but i want it to look good too. It will be used heavily for dirty and messy work so it needs to be durable.
Almost time to start the real work on the garage and house.
Ordered the following. It will all be delivered on Friday:
(3) 9x7 insulated garage doors
Drywall for the ceiling and front wall
Lumber to frame in the openings for the garage doors
Pressure treated 2x6's for the plates
Coil stock to wrap the framing
Misc. hardware
Pics will be taken this weekend with the progress. If I can remember.
Ordered the following. It will all be delivered on Friday:
(3) 9x7 insulated garage doors
Drywall for the ceiling and front wall
Lumber to frame in the openings for the garage doors
Pressure treated 2x6's for the plates
Coil stock to wrap the framing
Misc. hardware
Pics will be taken this weekend with the progress. If I can remember.
I now officially have a garage!
Doors installed. No trim, siding, or seals yet.
Drywall was hung on the ceiling and one garage door opener was installed. I neglected to take any pictures due to it getting late and being extremely tired.
Here are some pictures from tear-down to completion:
And here are some pictures of the unfinished workshop/back room in the garage:
Doors installed. No trim, siding, or seals yet.
Drywall was hung on the ceiling and one garage door opener was installed. I neglected to take any pictures due to it getting late and being extremely tired.
Here are some pictures from tear-down to completion:
And here are some pictures of the unfinished workshop/back room in the garage:
dubber
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Nicely done, wow that is huge. I like the action pic of your wife (?) jumping off the ladder haha. Must feel better to have that closed off i'm sure.
Close enough haha. Thats my Fiance. She was a big help this weekend. She tore down old homasote and screwed up the drywall with me and my uncle.
It feels much better. Literally it feels better since the garage stays a lot warmer and it allows me to keep building materials for the inside renovations locked up in the garage. We even got one door opener installed yesterday just for ease of access. I'll get the other 2 done after the interior of the house is the way we want it.
Omphaloskeptic
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Wow, that 'carport' is really coming together! lol
It looks like you had a lot of welcome help on the work done there.
It looks like you had a lot of welcome help on the work done there.
Thankfully I did have a ton of help. Lots of friends and family came out simce that was the first day we "owned" the house.
The garage is making progress. I have to redrywall the interior and spruce it up a bit before I do anything else to the garage but I will keep updating as much as possible.
mysteed
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That "carport" has turned into nice useable garage space. Well done sir.
FunkyfullWidth
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That's lookin good! Get as much done to the garage as you can before things start piling up in there... Having that work room in the back is going to be real nice.
Thanks guys. The garage is on hold for a week or 2 until i get the house drywalled. I needed the space to store drywall, trim, and interior doors. Other than that everything will remain at my parents house until we move in.
I am getting siding and coil to finish the garage door openings within the week
I am getting siding and coil to finish the garage door openings within the week
dubber
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Smart man, wifey gets the first automatic door opener.
dubber
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I'm thinking about using the wood paneling from the interior of the house as wainscoting when I drywall the walls in the garage. Any thoughts? Paint o leave it as is?
Also, here's a picture of the house as you come up the driveway. The garage is on the right and this is technically the back of the house.
Sorry about the watermark from my screenshot software.
Also, here's a picture of the house as you come up the driveway. The garage is on the right and this is technically the back of the house.
Sorry about the watermark from my screenshot software.
Omphaloskeptic
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I'm voting for the 'leave it as it is' option as I love the look of wood. In fact, I would not just use it as wainscoting; I would cover as much wall space as possible with the paneling as it is. Even if the garage wall height is greater than the living space, you could make up the difference with a tall baseboard material, or a light valence/trough at the top, or a crown moulding. A wainscoting in the garage would 'stretch' the stock to wrap the perimeter, but it might get hidden over time with all the stuff that gets piled in the garage. A wall of wood would be a plus for hanging cabinetry and shelves, hooks, etc., etc.. If the decision were mine to make, I would opt for a light valence or trough to wrap the garage. It allows you to install inexpensive fixtures for a 'wall wash' or 'up-light' effect (or both), adding character to the space and enhancing the glow of the old finish. Speaking of finish, I would take the time to wash each piece, wipe with solvent, and re-coat the varnish (?) finish to all surfaces prior to re-installation for protection against cold/damp in a space that is not conditioned as the house interior is. Granted it is much more work to reclaim a wood wall, but I think the result would be a worthwhile payoff.
Thanks guys. I was leaning towards this option as well. My worry is that I will not have enough to cover the garage walls completely because of the large picture windows and recessed radiant heat panels. I dont have too many full sheets unfortunately. I am in the process of tearing down the trim and paneling this week so I will have a better idea of how much material I'll have once its off the walls.
rmckee
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What a great space for a first garage! I'm on JF too... addicted to my '99 TJ tubed on 35s.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/my-girl-boston-jeep-build-683603/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/my-girl-boston-jeep-build-683603/
What a great space for a first garage! I'm on JF too... addicted to my '99 TJ tubed on 35s.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/my-girl-boston-jeep-build-683603/
Beautiful TJ! Im sure its a neverending project just like our garages haha
dubber
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EDIT: Keep up the great work 
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upndown
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I'll take the above post down to deter any future argument. But, considering my garage doors are 9x7 and the motor will stop and reverse itself it it senses too much resistance, I'm not too worried about it. Not sure what kind of "accident you've been involved with, but I'm sure it was a lot bigger door or involved a very irresponsible person. I have no kids and even my dog is smart enough to know its not a good idea to stand under the door when its closing.
Turned out GREAT . . . . congrats to you LShee778.
Loks like it's always been a 3-car garage.
Enjoy the space!!
Thanks a lot. It was nice to put up the last piece of siding and see it all come together. I'm really happy with it. Now I have to get the house drywalled and finished off before I get to the inside of the garage.
dubber
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Looks great!
Haven't updated this in a while. We're finally all moved in and I have been trying to move everything from the garage into the house that doesnt belong out there. I will hopefully be re-organizing the garage this weekend. Here are some recent pics. More to come with the inside of the garage as I organize.
My Helper
Acquired an $80 mower that runs and cuts
Told you it cuts
First Sit-down dinner in the house
My Helper
Acquired an $80 mower that runs and cuts
Told you it cuts
First Sit-down dinner in the house
dubber
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First Sit-down dinner in the house
Great moment that really captures why you have been working so hard.
ARCTIC_RAGTOP
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Great score on the lawnmower!!