Indiana Mopar Garage - 32x48x14

[AbodyMopar]

I'm finally getting my garage. They started construction today and got pretty far. They framed most of the garage in the first day, all but one short wall and the rafters.

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Here's a picture as I was starting the site work.


I had one tree that I couldn't pull out with a truck so a buddy stopped by with his tractor.


My buddy got a little carried away and cleared out more than I needed


Here's the progress for the first day. There where 4 guys working on it.

The garage is 32 x 48 x 14. It will have one man door, 1 - 10x10 overhead door, 1 - 12x12 overhead door and no windows. I was going to put a 12 wide lean to of the back but going to hold off on that for couple years. I'm going to finish the inside out in metal. I will also be putting in a car lift it.
I'm hoping to be able to put in trench drain along the overhead doors, but I'm waiting on the health department to get an ok. A few years ago they banned floor drains, so we will see if I can get a variance.

I will try to update when ever there is progress.

 

[vette66bob]

Very serious build, I am looking forward to watching your progress. It appears you have planed this out for awhile. Keeps the picture coming

 

[AbodyMopar]

So rafters showed up Friday but they were suppose to show up Monday so the workers never showed. So today they set the rafters and purlins.

 

[70Beee]

Congrats on the new garage. From the 14' height, I'm guessing a lift is in your future too.

 

[AbodyMopar]

Vette66bob - I've been planning it since march of this year. Pictures will be posted as they progress with the build.

70Beee - thanks, yes, lift will be coming.

 

[TTA89]

www.photobucket.com

Create an account, dump your pictures and link them back here. Trying to look at attached pictures *****....

 

[AbodyMopar]

Tta89 - Thanks for the advise. I didn't know how to do that.
Thanks

 

[ratdoggy]

So where are these Mopars of which you speak?

 

[AbodyMopar]

Good news! I got an ok to put a floor drain in my building from the health dept.
Here's the progress today.



1971 Dodge Demon
340 with a 5 speed.

I also have a 78 Dodge lil red express that needs a complete restoration.
I'm looking for a 68-70 charger(prefer 68) and a old Dodge truck, 70's or later.

 

[jonski]

Welcome to the site...your build and Mopar look great. I am a fellow Hoosier. I live in NW Indiana (Griffith) and know a few people who hunt in Walkerton.

 

[340wedge]

Nice Demon!

 

[MacTexas]

Nice build.

Interesting the health dept decides if you can have a floor drain.

 

[AbodyMopar]

Yes, the health Dept.
They're in charge of septics and drains.

Today they got the ceiling in.

 

[AbodyMopar]

So today the hauled two truck loads of sand and put two exterior was up.
They said Monday or Tuesday we will be pouring cement. I had to leave out of town so my wife took the picture, so it doesn't show much.

 

[AbodyMopar]

So it's been a couple days since the last update.
Sand has been put down and compacted. They installed the trench floor drain forms and piping.


I've been working the last couple of nights putting conduit in to run my electric, gas, water, a/c, drains, phone, and cable. Then I dug the locations for the lift so it will be a little deeper there.


They finished the top section of the exterior.


Cement has been moved to Thursday now due to rain.

 

[ttensirk]

AbodyMopar -

If you don't mind, send me a PM with your contractor. My mother lives just east of you in Argos and is wanting a "pole barn" to free up space in the attached garage. I'm trying to help her round up a list of potential contractors.

Oh, by the way.... Your Garage looks great! I'm definitely going to subscribe to this thread.

 

[vette66bob]

Your progress is amazing, the inside ceiling looks good should help keep the shop bright. Keep up the good work and good luck with concrete. One question, are you going to reinforce the floor with anything?

 

[AbodyMopar]

I'm going with 7000 psi concrete with fiber. I contacted several concrete company's and they all said to use the same thing.

I guess I misunderstood the contractor I guess.
It was a 6 1/2 bag mix.

 

[4AudiQ]

Wow! 7,000 lbs concrete.
Why so much?
I have never seen anyone using 7,000. Normally I see 3,000 - 4,000.
You will have a strong floor, that is for sure.
I will be following your build.
Love your Mopars.

 

[AbodyMopar]

Concrete was poured today.

 

[AbodyMopar]

So today they cut the concrete, did the wainscoting and finished up the soffits.


They set the grates for the floor drain


Next week they are going to pour an 3ft apron and install the doors.

 

[Bears Fan]

looks like a high quality build on the barn..we are almost neighbors I'm in Kendallville In. just a few miles to the east just off US Hwy. 6

 

[sean Buick 76]

Great idea to have the drain! Are you going with metal for the interior walls as well?

 

[AbodyMopar]

Yes, I'm doing metal on the inside. I need to run the electric, gas, water, ect. And insulate then I will put up the metal walls.

 

[AbodyMopar]

Today the poured the apron in front of doors.
Also installed the man door.
Tomorrow will be the overhead doors and the last of the trim.

 

[msgross]

nice size... I'm originally from Fairmount but live in Pennsylvania now... Interesting to see sand under the concrete instead of stone. Guess it works just as well...

 

[Rickochet]

Very Nice!!! I am a fellow Hoosier who is going to build soon. Would you mind sharing your price and builder info? Thanks & congrats on such a sweet set up!!!

 

[AbodyMopar]

Here's the finished building

 

[vette66bob]

Your building looks great, the two colors complement each other. I am sure you are ready to get the inside finished and useable. Have you designed a plan for the placement of your equipment and work benches etc.?

 

[Kevkx125]

Looks great!!!

 

[MagKarl]

Man that's a nice looking building.

 

[oholto]

Any update?