Project Garage Condo
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MHORTON79
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Coolest garage on the forum.
They have a couple of places like this in the Houston area, but they're not close to my home or work. I'm hoping they continue to expand. It's a great idea for guys who don't have a ton of home garage space or even for people who lease their homes.
I think you're on the Corvette Forum as well. I remember the screen name and Matrix avatar.
They have a couple of places like this in the Houston area, but they're not close to my home or work. I'm hoping they continue to expand. It's a great idea for guys who don't have a ton of home garage space or even for people who lease their homes.
I think you're on the Corvette Forum as well. I remember the screen name and Matrix avatar.
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billscamaros
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What's going on with the Cobra build? This thread has been quiet lately.
mikeypoopi3
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Holy Moly! That is one awesome garage there. Something I could only dream of. A wonderful collection of cars too. Just amazing.
I'll just drive home into my small double garage now haha
I'll just drive home into my small double garage now haha
I drive home to a very small 3 car garage - if that helps
Just updated the build thread:
Factory Five has 90 miles on it.. not much time to drive it lately as we just moved and have been digging out from that. I was hoping to have time to really shake her down before winter, but that's getting less likely.
Click on video below:
Motown 454
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Its looking good!
neel2008
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I want to see what kind of crazy creations come out of that complex when guys like that start trying to out-do each other......lol
Stuart in MN
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They have a monthly cars and coffee gathering at the Motorplex during the summer months, and most of the owners have their garages open for viewing - there are all kinds of cars and projects to see, from muscle cars to antiques to exotics. I'd recommend a visit for anyone who happens to be in the Minneapolis area on the right weekends.
whitetrash1
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awesome garage man!
one question though. even though its not really needed with that space is there a space to park outside you unit? like to park a truck that made a parts run or something to that affect?
one question though. even though its not really needed with that space is there a space to park outside you unit? like to park a truck that made a parts run or something to that affect?
MacmanSW20
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The FF cobra looks great! Any other projects on the go now?
It's looking good Chris, keep up the hard work.
I just built a 48x44x16 with scissor truss to give me 21' center height.... I'm definitely doing a loft across the back. 18x44.... Home Office on one end and rec room/game room bar etc on the other
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160546&highlight=93L#3008
Thanks for sharing your garage. Its nice to see exactly what I'm looking for and will use the stair design. Like the treads and diamond plate.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160546&highlight=93L#3008
Thanks for sharing your garage. Its nice to see exactly what I'm looking for and will use the stair design. Like the treads and diamond plate.
They have already far, far surpassed the relatively simple place we built-out. One guy has full A/C system/furnace, washer/dryer, and his upstairs looks like it belongs at the Four Seasons - including Sub Z fridge and Viking range. Craziness.
Thanks guys!
Whitetrash1: no long term parking is allowed 'outside' the garages, but on a day to day basis, lots of guys are parking in front of their places.
My main project lately is our 15 month old son.
Awesome! Good luck on your build. Thanks.
HOTFR8
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The complex has just been featured here in Australia in Manspace magazine.
Stuart in MN
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The complex has just been featured here in Australia in Manspace magazine.
I saw that car in the lower left corner of the magazine cover when I was out to the Motorplex a couple weeks ago:
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HOTFR8
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Wow! The garage condo concept goes Down Under!
Yet to read the article but I can tell you many Aussies have inspected the complex with the idea of doing something here. I have no idea if it will ever happen.
How's things going Chris ? Anything going on in the condo ?
MQ Unlimited Media
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Someone just built a moto complex similar to this one in this thread somewhat close to me in Beaumont, CA. I wish it were closer but made me think of this thread....any news with this?
Absolutely nothing happening over at the garage.. been busy with Family. (and we're just coming out of hibernation here - maybe).
Plans for the summer are to get the body back off the Factory Five, wrap up some mechanical loose ends, keep shaking it down, then eventually send it off for paint. Still no idea on color.
Don't see any other projects coming. We've got a second phase of remodeling coming up at home and that's taking any free time up at the moment.
Hope you guys are all doing well.
Plans for the summer are to get the body back off the Factory Five, wrap up some mechanical loose ends, keep shaking it down, then eventually send it off for paint. Still no idea on color.
Don't see any other projects coming. We've got a second phase of remodeling coming up at home and that's taking any free time up at the moment.
Hope you guys are all doing well.
Micscience
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I noticed the drywall finish coat I believe that the seems are really wide. Not saying there is anything wrong with that just curious about it since I've been able to tape the (new work) finish seems narrower. Regardless, it still looks really great looks like a professional job. Good work.
dubber
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I'm not sure i ever posted on this thread as the first time i read through it i wasn't yet a member. Amazing stuff, thanks for sharing, definitely a set-up i dream about.
I searched this thread back and forth, but I cannot seem to find the height (floor to dry wall) below the mezzanine and the height above it. How much head room / lift room do you have in each space?
Thank you.
BTW, this is still one of the best builds on this site. I hope you are enjoying the space as you envisioned.
Alberto
Thank you.
BTW, this is still one of the best builds on this site. I hope you are enjoying the space as you envisioned.
Alberto
EMAGDNIM
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This is simply amazing! I had seen pictures of your place posted on other car forums, but I did not realize you were a member here. I actually just finished viewing this from start to finish.
madoc1
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just starting to read this. very cool idea.
cobraman
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Very impressive pad and complex. This is the type of place that seems to always go to the next level. The next guy (garage) wants to out do all previous. Impressed with the details to your build. I like your style.
Cheers
Cheers
kyle@hcb
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WOW! Awesome space dude!
Hey guys..
Thanks.
Eric - been away from the site for awhile.. life's been busy.
Sadly, no fun/work at the condo.. it's been a car drop off/pick up location all summer and is now 'winter storage' for all manner of stuff.
I've been hopeful to get back to work on the Factory Five, but we're expecting another baby boy in 5 weeks so it ain't looking good!
Hope you all are doing well.
Chris
Thanks.
Eric - been away from the site for awhile.. life's been busy.
Sadly, no fun/work at the condo.. it's been a car drop off/pick up location all summer and is now 'winter storage' for all manner of stuff.
I've been hopeful to get back to work on the Factory Five, but we're expecting another baby boy in 5 weeks so it ain't looking good!
Hope you all are doing well.
Chris
Steel ceiling is 18' and the mezzanine floor all-in (2x12 joists, 5/8" rock, 3/4" underlayment and 5/8" cork + rubber under it) is a bit less than 14". I recall we gave a little more head-space to the upper floor, so call it 8' and 9'.
I'd have to measure to give you anything more accurate and I don't get there much this time of year.
Thanks for the nice compliment also
HTH
TJM2
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This is your garage/man cave??? What the #*%! does your HOUSE look like?
I have reached a new level of envy - good for you, HIRISC. That is beyond awesome.
I have reached a new level of envy - good for you, HIRISC. That is beyond awesome.
Steel ceiling is 18' and the mezzanine floor all-in (2x12 joists, 5/8" rock, 3/4" underlayment and 5/8" cork + rubber under it) is a bit less than 14". I recall we gave a little more head-space to the upper floor, so call it 8' and 9'.
I'd have to measure to give you anything more accurate and I don't get there much this time of year.
Thanks for the nice compliment also
HTH
That's close enough, no need to measure, but thanks for the offer. Alberto