Hello my name is Matt and I have a problem, I am addicted to Musclecars. Yes its true I am afflicted with this incurrable disease. I am now in the process of building a garage to house my problem. The doctor (my wife) suggested bulding a 25'X40' garage. I am now in the planning stages and would appreciate some advice and dos and donts as this process is just starting. I am hoping to build with enough inside clearance to install a couple of lifts. Any and all advice will be appreciated. Thanks Moparmatt
Hello from Moparmatt in rust free New Mexico
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HOTFR8
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Welcome. I also hope that Dr stated regular visits here to get a fix 
Falcon67
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Resign yourself to your fate - there is no cure. Take a 25x40 and call me in a year, but typically the space dosage will have to be increased as the disease progresses. So make at least one or two walls semi permanent LOL. Moderation in all things - except horsepower, shop space and machine size.
What part of NM? I'm a texian married to an Albuquerque girl. See, I can even spell it.
What part of NM? I'm a texian married to an Albuquerque girl. See, I can even spell it.
Hello Matt, I am new to the board myself and am looking forward to the many different ideas and tips from all the members here. Just a thought about the dimensions of your new hangout. I am not sure how many stalls or spaces you will have or how you will arrange them, but take into consideration the size of the vehicle with doors open and walk around space between the doors and workbenches, storage on side, etc. I would figure on about 18-20' width for each. This will enable you to park a vehicle in it with the vehicle doors open and still have room to walk around when working on it. The shop that I built several years ago has two 18' wide stalls and it works pretty well, although with storage or workbenches along the walls, it could have been wider. Also, dont forget that you will lose a little of that dimensional space due to the wall or purlin thickness as most building sizes are based on outside dimensions. Apply the same logic to the depth of building.
With the addition of a vehicle lift, the height may vary, so be sure to check the specs on the lift that you are looking at. Also, the concrete slab will need reinforcment at area of lift attachment or at least meet a minimum thickness and hardness, I believe. That info is available from the Lift manufacturer.
I agree with Falcon67 that more room is better, trust us.
Hope that your prescribed treatment works for your addiction!
With the addition of a vehicle lift, the height may vary, so be sure to check the specs on the lift that you are looking at. Also, the concrete slab will need reinforcment at area of lift attachment or at least meet a minimum thickness and hardness, I believe. That info is available from the Lift manufacturer.
I agree with Falcon67 that more room is better, trust us.
Hope that your prescribed treatment works for your addiction!