Project Garage Condo

[KingConstruction]

Thats an amazing shop that you are going to have when its finished, I love the cabinets you choose and love the black and stainless work surface color combo.

 

[Motown 454]

Every time I check back I'm more amazed how nice it is. Please keep the pictures coming.

 

[BackTracker]

Mother of god.

 

[HIRISC]

Thanks a lot everyone. Finally got the TV's out of their boxes. Surround system downstairs sounds awesome.

Here's a crappy Blackberry pic:

 

[ironman70]

I wish I had a TV like that in my house, let alone my garage...

Very cool build man...

 

[hldtyt]

Sigh................ If only .............. Very Very, well you've heard it a ton Awsome!

 

[hunt]

....baller

 

[wrench_head943]

I am completely in awe! This is absolutely amazing... If you ever need someone to watch the place while you are away I would be honored to fly out! hahaha.... Great build man! I cant wait to see it with some cars in it. You have one of the nicest places I have ever seen, and thank you for taking us along with you for your build process!

 

[HIRISC]

Thanks very much guys!

Finally got the place cleaned up yesterday, just in time for our friend Alex Bellus to swing by to take some pictures. Still have more furniture/railings/lifts/cars to put in it, but his photography makes even a bare place look awesome!

(Folks - if you ever need a great photographer, hit Alex up - bellus.alex @ gmail)

Here's the link to the full sized pics - GJournal size below:
http://picasaweb.google.com/bellus.alex/ChrisSGarage#

 

[HIRISC]

More......

 

[Enloe]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ultimatesooner]

amazing space

 

[W_A_Watson_II]

Still Very Very Amazing, but I'm still concerned for the cleanliness of the Loft if you do any significant work in the shop area. but I suspect it will mostly be used for general maintenance. I love the place,m and am envious.

 

[HIRISC]

Still Very Very Amazing, but I'm still concerned for the cleanliness of the Loft if you do any significant work in the shop area. but I suspect it will mostly be used for general maintenance. I love the place,m and am envious.

Thanks.. The only thing I won't do in the shop is body work/paint or any woodworking. We've got 6 fans pushing air down and a huge door to evacuate any motor odors.

First and foremost it's a shop, then a place to hang out. The car work will take precedence.

My first project - Factory Five MK4 roadster - will be here in about 3 weeks.. Should be fun...

 

[Mike 47]

I've enjoyed reading this thread, it's great to see the finished product. I'll make sure to look you up if I ever make it to a cars and coffee

 

[Jpfreak33]

Thanks.. The only thing I won't do in the shop is body work/paint or any woodworking. We've got 6 fans pushing air down and a huge door to evacuate any motor odors.

First and foremost it's a shop, then a place to hang out. The car work will take precedence.

My first project - Factory Five MK4 roadster - will be here in about 3 weeks.. Should be fun...

I know this is a Garage forum but I think everyone on here will be waiting for a build post on this little project. PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

 

[Grizz1963]

Continues to make me dribble at the side of my mouth.

Awesome.

 

[cdrewferd]

.................... (at a loss for words)

 

[cyclopsblown34]

I know this is a Garage forum but I think everyone on here will be waiting for a build post on this little project. PRETTY PLEASE!!!!

Most definitely!

 

[amuffly]

Amazing garage! Looks like you will build some amazing cars also!

 

[Todd.Brock]

I see loads about ventilation and the full size screen door. I may have missed this in the 15 pages, but is there A/C ? I would hate to get out there on a Hot july evening and think, damn, for 250k I shoulda put A/C in this piece....

 

[LUV2XCLR8]

I'm thinking Divorce and Moving to MN, AMFG, This is Freaking Awesome, Jaw Dropping, Etc .....

 

[HIRISC]

Most definitely!

Will do.

I see loads about ventilation and the full size screen door. I may have missed this in the 15 pages, but is there A/C ? I would hate to get out there on a Hot july evening and think, damn, for 250k I shoulda put A/C in this piece....

We're not sure how warm it will get inside. When we were touring the place in August, it was pretty cool due to the giant slab of concrete.

It's roughed in for A/C - electrical and the refrigerant lines. If the fans don't keep it cool enough, we'll pay for the ductless A/C head and compressor.

Here are the refrigerant lines going up to the mezzanine level (between the door and the window in the kitchen:

 

[HIRISC]

I'm thinking Divorce and Moving to MN, AMFG, This is Freaking Awesome, Jaw Dropping, Etc .....

Better yet, get your wife to help plan it, that way even if she doesn't use it, she won't be too mad.

 

[BL50]

An absolutely amazing build ... you should be very proud.

By the way ... I love your floor. I was thinking of doing mine in epoxy this spring but I think I just changed my mind!


Brian

 

[HIRISC]

An absolutely amazing build ... you should be very proud.

By the way ... I love your floor. I was thinking of doing mine in epoxy this spring but I think I just changed my mind!


Brian

Thanks.. Here are a couple more pics of the floor. It seems to be pretty durable thus far.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=770680&postcount=4

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

Thanks very much guys!

(Folks - if you ever need a great photographer, hit Alex up - bellus.alex @ gmail)

Do you know if he does auto pictures? I am looking for someone to take some professional pictures of my car.

 

[51rider]

That place is the dogs danglies! (VVVV good!)

I just love those Moduline cabinets.

You guys across the pond have no idea how lucky you are to have the products available to make places like this.

 

[Todd.Brock]

Good Planning on the AC part. Its there if you need it. The place is beautiful btw!!!Wish I could have one!

 

[HIRISC]

Thanks everyone.

Do you know if he does auto pictures? I am looking for someone to take some professional pictures of my car.

Absolutely.

Alex is the primary photographer for the Minneapolis Cars & Cafe (coffee) events and shot some amazing stuff for AutoMotorplex's first calendar.

Great all around photog, but he just loves cars.. His work shows it. Highly recommended.

http://picasaweb.google.com/bellus.alex

 

[HIRISC]

That place is the dogs danglies! (VVVV good!)

I just love those Moduline cabinets.

You guys across the pond have no idea how lucky you are to have the products available to make places like this.

Thanks - you might be able to get Moduline to export.. they're in Boston.

If you call, ask for Mike Dolan - great guy. (mdolan @ modulinecabinets dot com)

 

[KingConstruction]

Have you started moving all your tools and stuff in yet?

 

[Truxton]

Thanks.. The only thing I won't do in the shop is body work/paint or any woodworking. We've got 6 fans pushing air down and a huge door to evacuate any motor odors.

First and foremost it's a shop, then a place to hang out. The car work will take precedence.

My first project - Factory Five MK4 roadster - will be here in about 3 weeks.. Should be fun...

I'm assuming that you have checked out www.ffcobra.com?
Great site for great cars!
Good luck with your build!

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

Thanks for the photographer tip. I'll definitely contact him closer to spring. I'll have to try to get down to one of the events this year and hopefully see your place in person. Looks absolutely great!

 

[Evil_C5]

I could live there and never want to leave! unreal!

one day...one day!

 

[HIRISC]

Have you started moving all your tools and stuff in yet?

Yeah, some of them.. moving more over tomorrow and have a bunch of new stuff to order.

I'm assuming that you have checked out www.ffcobra.com?
Great site for great cars! Good luck with your build!

Yes, thanks.. I'm on that Forum as well - now called www.ffcars.com - Lot's of great people over there.

Thanks for the photographer tip. I'll definitely contact him closer to spring. I'll have to try to get down to one of the events this year and hopefully see your place in person. Looks absolutely great!

Stop by and introduce yourself. I'll be at every Cars & Coffee.

I could live there and never want to leave! unreal!
one day...one day!

 

[c.schulz]

Beautiful!!!! Keep me posted.

Chris

 

[Fskof]

Great job! I have been following this since you started the thread.

A few quick guestions:

What size copper pipe did you use for the airline?
What kind of lifts are you getting?
Is that a midrise lift that I see in the back ground




Thanks
Frank

 

[thomask]

Finally got the place cleaned up yesterday, just in time for our friend Alex Bellus to swing by to take some pictures. Still have more furniture/railings/lifts/cars to put in it, but his photography makes even a bare place look awesome!

(Folks - if you ever need a great photographer, hit Alex up - bellus.alex @ gmail)

HIRISC:

Those pics by Alex Bellus are some of the greatest shots I have seen on any forum.

He is a super photgrapher, a real pro.

Your build was top pro, too. Great job.

 

[HIRISC]

Great job! I have been following this since you started the thread. A few quick guestions:

What size copper pipe did you use for the airline?
What kind of lifts are you getting?
Is that a midrise lift that I see in the back ground

Thanks
Frank

Thanks Frank.

Copper pipe is 1/2" from the closet across to the far wall where I'm going to mount the pull down hose.

I've ordered a black Bend Pak HD-9XW (higher lift version of the HD-9 I have now) and will probably order a 2 Post Bend Pak.

Good eye - I've had that scissor for a few years - great versatile lift. It's a Bend Pak MD-6XP. The scissor lift will host the FFR chassis instead of using jackstands.

I'm a big fan of Bend Pak lifts

Here are a couple of pics of the HD-9 and mid-rise in use at home: