Introducing............... the DAN CAVE [30'x48'x14']

[SALIV8]

my build starts monday
I'll update this thread in a couple weeks once everything is done..

wish me luck, fellow shop brothers

 

[Idle Serge]

GL! Should be nice!

 

[ADSR]

Nice flat piece of land you have!

In for this build for sure!

 

[SALIV8]

Thanks guys!

That's the highest portion of the property. My thoughts are, high and dry that fits with the setbacks, driveway, view, turnaround, distance from house, personal wants, and land...

Super excited and will update in approx 2 weeks!

 

[SALIV8]

 

[SALIV8]

 

[930dreamer]

Nice build, what are your plans for the space?

 

[SALIV8]

the DAN CAVE is, for now, complete. Now to grade and expand the driveway, then interior electrical.

Very happy overall, with my build. I did, however, have an ******* concrete subcontractor that took offense to me checking his work.. lol.. what a douche..

but overall very pleased so far

 

[SALIV8]

Nice build, what are your plans for the space?

thanks dreamer. as of now cold storage for me but want to install a lift and other goodies in the future.

 

[ADSR]

awesome build!

 

[clcartwr]

Wow nice build. What size are those doors?!

 

[G McKay]

That looks great!! I really like the siding.

 

[SALIV8]

thanks guys!

clc- the big doors are 18'x12' each.

 

[Scottishross]

Looks stunning mate

 

[1/2 Cup]

Fantastic build, well done.

 

[SALIV8]

Thanks guys. I'm super excited to get inside setup next.

 

[vintagelifev8]

Looking good Saliv8...what year is your Mustang btw? What make/model and load of lift are you planning on? I plan to install one someday. Plenty of room to put my 33 in there too if there's any money left over from the build


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[SALIV8]

thanks vintage

its a '92 notchback, all motor, that runs single digits in the 1/4 mile.
I want your '33 soo bad. I am close to being tapped out budget wise, tho

Im still deciding on lifts to be honest. I need to grade the driveway and get the interior electric going first so the lift will be a ways off, unfortunately.

 

[vintagelifev8]

I completely understand...I have to do electrical which includes having a telephone pole moved and buried service$$$, garage doors, more concrete out front, insulation, interior finishing etc...the lift is way down the road. I have heard to only go with asymmetric lifts due to getting in and out of vehicles without dinging doors. I'm thinking 9-10k so I can put a 4door long bed 1ton cummins on it. It will be fun to watch your progress.


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[sean Buick 76]

I really like the massive doors!

 

[SALIV8]

I completely understand...I have to do electrical which includes having a telephone pole moved and buried service$$$, garage doors, more concrete out front, insulation, interior finishing etc...the lift is way down the road. I have heard to only go with asymmetric lifts due to getting in and out of vehicles without dinging doors. I'm thinking 9-10k so I can put a 4door long bed 1ton cummins on it. It will be fun to watch your progress.


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good tip on the asymmetric lift. Ill have to remember that. Ill be following your progress too..

 

[SALIV8]

I really like the massive doors!

thanks!

 

[SALIV8]

some more progress to show:

 

[bearskinner]

so your up in the cold climates too, what do you have in mind for heating?

 

[SALIV8]

I will not be heating this anytime soon. It's just gonna be cold storage for now. But if I decide to, I'll most likely use radiant heat from the ceiling or possibly something like a modine unit on propane.

 

[sean Buick 76]

Great looking driveway and landscaping!

 

[SALIV8]

Seamless gutters with leaf guards installed.

Disregard the non OSHA-approved baker and ladders, I was installing some exterior lighting.

 

[SALIV8]

Great looking driveway and landscaping!

Thanks, it's slowly coming along.

 

[SALIV8]

100 amp panel passed inspection a couple weeks ago I have about 40% of my inside lighting project completed so far. I designed it for 38 footcandles at the 2.5' plane.

I have outlets installed, on the ceiling, for the lights so I can move them around if needed. I really like it so far, and not so sure I'll be moving them. I have each bay on a switch and also (3) 105w cfls on their own switch to provide low level general lighting, when needed.

I am planning on using task lighting to supplement the bay's lights but not sure how much ill need as it's great lighting for my taste.

 

[Sunbimmer]

Restoration project?? I like it

 

[SALIV8]

85% of lighting project completed, finally.

Low level general lighting:

South Bay lighting:

Full lighting:

Exterior low level security lighting:

I'm burning 46watts total for the exterior lighting controlled by a time clock.

 

[SALIV8]

100 amp panel, using only 6 circuits so far.

 

[SALIV8]

Restoration project?? I like it

Thanks sunbimmer

 

[Ben Secor]

Nice building Dan. How are you planning on heating it?

 

[SALIV8]

Thanks Ben. It's cold storage for now but in the future, if I decide to heat it, I'll most likely use radiant or a vented LP ceiling shop heater.

 

[SALIV8]

Damnit.

After countless hours of design and drawings, it has been affirmed, I shoulda went bigger!

 

[vintagelifev8]

Haha...time for an addition!


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[Aftermath]

Rarely does someone say..."man, I wish I would have built something smaller!!"

D.

 

[Madhatter10-6]

Nice. Nothing like getting to start with a new well laid out space like that.

 

[SALIV8]

First anniversary before/after: