See Zee Garage!

[ni[x]it]

This is my attempt at taking a very small two car 'city' garage and turning into
something functional and useful for me and my automotive/racing/woodworking hobbies.

It's not anywhere complete (at least from what I wanted it to be)...
I was really hoping I'd have the upper storage lined with plastic tubs before debuting it...


Comments and criticism are welcome!
Anyways, enjoy;

 

[Phatsub]

Nice use of space. I like the lighting over the bench too.

 

[thetastelingers]

Zee garage iz lookin' great!
Use of space is nice.

 

[Boosted1]

Hey nice work. I see alot of your posts over on TTNet also. Nice to see more Zs.

 

[stangkid14]

how did the trans pull go?

 

[bmwpower]

A lot of nice touches. Good job! I like those frames.

 

[RenegadeEngr]

You are very creative, thanks for the ideas. It looks good!

 

[the_duke]

A Z fan! I'm on 3ZC so it's nice to see some black beauties every time I can. Keep up the good work.

 

[Bib Overalls]

Very nice. What is that duct for? And I hope you open the door and pull that compressor out when you use it. Those puppies get hot!

 

[ni[x]it]

Didn't pull a trans, I pulled my rear diff to swap in my race gears.

The duct is for my air conditioning setup. It vents the hot air out through a soffit vent
outside. The A/C unit is one of the smaller portable ones, so I can concentrate it's
efforts where ever I am.

The air compressor stays in there, however, I have ventilation features top and bottom,
along the wall, and under the work bench. I plan to plumb the system better then just a
hand reel as well. Again, this is a work in progress, but it is functional at this point.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[piknockout]

Nice work...want to give me that Team RTR Spec V poster?

 

[indyracer]

Looking good. I am working on the same type of project. I have a 24x32 garage that I am trying to get woodworking, automotive, welding, kart racing and whatever else into. It is a real challenge to get all your tools and equipment organized into a space like this. I remember when I bought this house 8 years ago, I walked into the empty garage and thought "I will never be able to fill this up". Now I wish I had 5 times the space and it be taller. The statement is true that you can never have enough space. When I look at building a shop at our new house, I will increase whatever I think I need by at least 25%.

 

[AustinZ]

Hey - found a post on flooring on TT.net from you that led me to this site. Best site ever.

Garage looks good - I see how the 2x4s evolved into ceiling shelves and "jackstands". As long as none of those 2x4s make it inside the Z (think OG AshSpec 5" monitor mount), thumbs up for creativity.

Mike (Austin)

 

[russlaferrera]

Nice use of space. Has to be one of the cleanest garages on this board.

 

[M-technik-3]

Like the Man art on the wall. That was a neat way of framing photos, where did you get that idea?

 

[Captain]

Nice set-up. The overhead 'racking' for storage is excellent.
Are the posters mounted between perspex, or glued on the back?

 

[dcjredline]

That bench has PLENTY of light and there are some awesome ideas in there man. I too did the rubbermaid containers under the bench. I keep all the little things from my different cars in there along with wiring and other misc things. NICE WORK.

 

[UN4GTBL]

That bench has PLENTY of light and there are some awesome ideas in there man. I too did the rubbermaid containers under the bench. I keep all the little things from my different cars in there along with wiring and other misc things. NICE WORK.

well hello there fellow caliberforums member...

 

[cyclopsblown34]

Nice garage and cool idea on the frames.

 

[dcjredline]

well hello there fellow caliberforums member...

What up? Didnt even see you on here.

 

[UN4GTBL]

What up? Didnt even see you on here.

i mainly lurk here, im collecting ideas for my garage...some awesome ideas here!

 

[ni[x]it]

Thanks for the comments. I thought this thread had gone off into the wasteland.

I got the idea for the frames by visiting my local Micheals art supply store and asking how much it would cost to frame my pictures in very simple techy metal frames. They replied $150.oo PER picture. I said "I think not". So I wanted a shop inspired theme, and went shopping at lowes and it all just kind of came together.
All the pictures are dry mounted on foam core. Then I overlaid some plexi (but not glued or anything), and just assembled it all together using electrical conduit, conduit straps bent up, and screws/nuts/washers. Each frame ran about $10.oo total, not including labor.

Update; I picked up 34 brand new 14 gallon storage buckets from Lowes ($6.oo each). I also got some more white-write dry erase board for $10.oo (4' x 10'), and cut new label boards. I will replace 10 qty, 10 gallon storage buckets with the 14 gallon ones (they fit great in the same spots)... and line the upper storage to the teeth with buckets. The old ones get donated to a friend in need... i think he's going to build a clubhouse

Oh, I also completely stealthed my air hose reel and electrical drop chord reel in the attic. All that sticks out of the ceiling is about 3" of electric/air hose. I then built a white lexan puck that got glued and screwed it to the ceiling. Very stealth. So stealth, I keep forgetting to use either one... I then remember it's there, usually after the fact, and have a good laugh at my expense.

Currently, I am applying radiant barrier metal foil to the attic rafters (90% complete), and will lay some under my attic floor, over the garage. I've heard fantastic things about doing it over the garage. In the attic, it's AMAZING. Stand where it's not, and die. Stand where it is, and it's *significantly* !noticable! how much cooler it is. Good times.

Thanks for the comments, it makes me smile.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Thanks for the comments. I thought this thread had gone off into the wasteland.

I got the idea for the frames by visiting my local Micheals art supply store and asking how much it would cost to frame my pictures in very simple techy metal frames. They replied $150.oo PER picture. I said "I think not". So I wanted a shop inspired theme, and went shopping at lowes and it all just kind of came together.
All the pictures are dry mounted on foam core. Then I overlaid some plexi (but not glued or anything), and just assembled it all together using electrical conduit, conduit straps bent up, and screws/nuts/washers. Each frame ran about $10.oo total, not including labor.

Update; I picked up 34 brand new 14 gallon storage buckets from Lowes ($6.oo each). I also got some more white-write dry erase board for $10.oo (4' x 10'), and cut new label boards. I will replace 10 qty, 10 gallon storage buckets with the 14 gallon ones (they fit great in the same spots)... and line the upper storage to the teeth with buckets. The old ones get donated to a friend in need... i think he's going to build a clubhouse

Oh, I also completely stealthed my air hose reel and electrical drop chord reel in the attic. All that sticks out of the ceiling is about 3" of electric/air hose. I then built a white lexan puck that got glued and screwed it to the ceiling. Very stealth. So stealth, I keep forgetting to use either one... I then remember it's there, usually after the fact, and have a good laugh at my expense.

Currently, I am applying radiant barrier metal foil to the attic rafters (90% complete), and will lay some under my attic floor, over the garage. I've heard fantastic things about doing it over the garage. In the attic, it's AMAZING. Stand where it's not, and die. Stand where it is, and it's *significantly* !noticable! how much cooler it is. Good times.

Thanks for the comments, it makes me smile.

cool! i like th epicture frame idea as well.

 

[ni[x]it]

Finally done. All the buckets are in place. Just need a few last dry erase label boards.
Last lights are in. Everything is pretty well organized and accounted for.
It's nice to know where everything is. Makes working in the garage a lot less headache.

Thanks for watching.

 

[dipper]

Nice job. I am planning some storage in my attic using bins and the dry erase board
is a great idea. Did you just screw the dry erase board to the bin?

 

[67pete300]

Very nice job. I like all your high storage.

 

[Nova72]

sweet! i like just about everything, some ideas i may have to borrow there!

 

[TejasBimmer]

Great use of space...did I miss it that did you use white boards and mounted on front of each bin? If yes, great idea.
Also love your "Frame work" for the prints.

 

[ni[x]it]

Yup. White Write/Dry Erase board. Works perfect for my ever changing needs.
Just screwed on with two short screws (with finishing washers). I also took
the time to 'edge' the fresh cut boards with electrical tape.

I'm working now (sllooooowwwwlly) on a stealth trailer hitch receiver mod to the
bench to hold a vice, grinder, or ??? There will be a small 2" square cut in the
vertical face of the bench and will hide the receiver under the bench, firmly
bolted to the underside of the bench.

 

[Elroy]

Comments and criticism are welcome!
Anyways, enjoy;

Why did you build the tool box into the work bench

Don't these "borrowed tools" need to be returned

Let see some picture of that "396 (twin) Turbo-Jet" shoe horned into the "Z"

Actually Elroy is impressed. Looks like you have a function area to pursue your interests. Nice job

 

[e-tek]

Yup, really cool space and use of same. Love the frames. and the benchtop. and the Z's - i've got a couple oldies - 71 240's.

 

[ni[x]it]

Why did you build the tool box into the work bench

The more I looked at how tall the bench was going to be, the more scared I
got. Oh, and it was important that the bench be integrated into the tool box
It gives me that little bit of space just infront of the tool box. So I knocked
the wheels off, and set the bench on top. Once emptied I can get it out
pretty easily if I need to.
Otherwise, my bench would have been 5 or 6" higher.

Also, if you look closely, you can see I cut by 'back splash' out, so I could
recess the tool box back even further, closer to the wall. It fits better
then OJs glove. It gave me an extra 2 or 3" in front of the top box.

Let see some picture of that "396 (twin) Turbo-Jet" shoe horned into the "Z"

Sigh. I miss that car.

Actually Elroy is impressed. Looks like you have a function area to pursue your interests. Nice job

Thanks!

 

[MSRTom]

dang, nix. I read this thread a long time ago, but your garage is awesome.
I just picked up an S13 to play with a Nissan of my own for once. I was going to pick up a Z31 to swap in an RB25DET, but all of the ones I looked at were plagued with rust.
I thought about a Z32, and almost pulled the trigger, but the S13 was a hell of a deal.
Are you on freshalloy?

I am totally stealing your idea for the dry-erase label boards.