One Porsche in a Two Car Garage

[2jmotorsports]

Hi everyone. Long time lurker here. My name is Jose and I have a detached 2-car garage that I am trying to plan out.

It is on the small side at 19x19, divided into half parking spot for my 83 911SC and half shop space with some work surfaces and free space for whatever I'm taking apart at any given time. Along the walls are mostly shelves and tool boxes. This space has been pretty good to me as I have been able to rebuild my engine and do all my 911's mechanical repairs. However I was getting tired of tripping my 15A breaker anytime I turned on my compressor at the same time that my lights and stereo were on. I have since outgrown my current setup and zip tying extension cords and power strips everywhere wasn't cutting it anymore.

 

[2jmotorsports]

After finishing my engine rebuild and getting the car running reliably again I decided to pull the trigger on some upgraded electrical. I found a pro who was able to run a bigger line to the garage, install a 100A subpanel, and give me a bunch of new 110V outlets as well as 3 220V outlets along the backwall for a future milling machine, lathe, and welding rig. The machine plugs are 30A and the welding one is a 50A.

Since this was an unfinished interior to begin with, it was fairly straightforward getting that all in. I just finished up the nail plates and the fire sealant in all the stud electrical holes. Rockwool insulation goes in tomorrow and if all goes well drywall next weekend.

 

[930dreamer]

A very clean and well laid out space.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

You have put your space to good use.
That Porsche is definitely a looker. Being able to do your own work speaks volumes. Wiring your shop will pay off in the future.
I remember as a kid using the portable compressor. What I learned that day is compressors don’t work very well on a extension cord.

 

[ODIS]

Nice!

 

[2jmotorsports]

By the way, if anyone wants to know more about the 911, I have a blog documenting the entire rebuild so far.

http://joe-engineer.com/

The goal is to leave its 200K mile exterior intact, redo the interior, and make it mechanically perfect. This car is a keeper so Im going to keep chipping away at it until its done. Then when its done, Ill probably take it apart and rebuild it again.

 

[2jmotorsports]

So I guess the reason why I am here is that I have been inspired by some of the garages on here and images such as this one attached to this post. I need to increase my fabrication capability but my space wont get any bigger, so I need to plan things out more efficiently. For example, some kind of multi-purpose work bench and welding table, and equipment that is compact and easy to store when not in use. Here is my dream list of eventual things I want to do in here:

• Welding (MIG + TIG)
• Plasma Cutting
• Small Metal Bandsaw
• Small Lathe
• Small Milling Machine (a smallish knee mill would be nice)
• Compressor
• 3D Printing?
• Desktop CNC/Engraving?

In general, I want the ability to make small one-off parts for the 911 and other projects in-house. I'll probably take my time and get equipment one piece at a time, as my skill set improves. My 911 engine rebuild alone took me about 3 years due to budget, kids, etc but that's how I like my projects. Slow and steady.

So if anyone has any pointers on space efficient setups or equipment I should take a look at, I am all ears.

 

[M-technik-3]

Did you use the metal framing to change your trusses? Was hoping to see what's going on with them. Nice 911 years back I nearly traded one of my E30 M3's for a 930 of the same time frame. Regret not doing it but both are fun cars.

 

[Paul_VR6]

Anyone else see that the end game here is the 12 gauge garage?

I use my double similarly but share it a bit with daily duty, but have some of the same equipment and going through the journey of setting it up. My first advice would be make space with storage and get the junk out but I think you are doing alright with that already!

 

[AldeanFan]

Awesome garage project!
I’ve got a similar sized space,

My advice is to keep everything portable,
With the exception of one shelf, nothing I’m my garage is attached to the floor.
I can reconfigure as needed based on what I’m working on.


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[MacTexas]

Nice looking Porsche but I can't get to the website. There is a message that I have to whitelist the website. I have no idea what whitelisting is?

 

[RileyBarneby]

This Porsche its wow!

 

[harperlola27]

Great job! Admirations!

 

[ODIS]

Will be watching what you do on the P-Car and your garage space. Off to a great start!

 

[yves]

Congrats on getting your dreams accomplished. It's really hard to work with a confined footprint. I've lived in several less desirable states and urban environments myself, trying to do maintenance but cursing my environment. I was finally able to retire last year and did some mods to our ranch which always served as a vacation property. Here's my current Porsche project.

 

[joey1320]

Tocayo!
Nice looking shop and amazing ride.

 

[2jmotorsports]

Thanks for the kind words everyone...

Did you use the metal framing to change your trusses? Was hoping to see what's going on with them.

There is a big shelf on the back wall that was framed in metal before I moved in. They actually did a pretty nice job with it so Im going to keep it as is. I do have a bunch of extra steel studs to do another shelf directly above the garage door so Ill post that in the near future for sure.

Anyone else see that the end game here is the 12 gauge garage?

I use my double similarly but share it a bit with daily duty, but have some of the same equipment and going through the journey of setting it up. My first advice would be make space with storage and get the junk out but I think you are doing alright with that already!

You are not wrong. I love Jack Olsen's garage! I do want some of the same DNA in my layout.

Awesome garage project!
I’ve got a similar sized space,

My advice is to keep everything portable,
With the exception of one shelf, nothing I’m my garage is attached to the floor.
I can reconfigure as needed based on what I’m working on.

Good idea. Was thinking of putting heavy stuff on casters to scooch things around as needed.

Congrats on getting your dreams accomplished. It's really hard to work with a confined footprint. I've lived in several less desirable states and urban environments myself, trying to do maintenance but cursing my environment. I was finally able to retire last year and did some mods to our ranch which always served as a vacation property. Here's my current Porsche project.

Wow, very nice twin turbo! I love seeing the watercooled cars get modified. Great setup with a lift!

Tocayo!
Nice looking shop and amazing ride.

Gracias Tocayo!

 

[2jmotorsports]

5 bags of insulation went in and I am one bat short. Off to home depot tomorrow to see if I can score an open bag single. Drywall in next weekend. Ive never done drywall or mudding so fingers crossed YouTube university gets me through it.

 

[2jmotorsports]

Nice looking Porsche but I can't get to the website. There is a message that I have to whitelist the website. I have no idea what whitelisting is?

Whitelisting disables the adblocker on your web browser for that one website only. My site runs google ads to help cover the hosting expenses, but the ads should be very minimal. No crazy pop ups or anything. That said, no pressure to check it out; Ill be posting garage stuff here regardless.