Shakie's 2-Car Chop Shop

[Austin_Jim]

Been on the forum for a little while doing a LOT of research. Posted a couple questions about lighting and flooring while the house was being built. The house has (2) two car garages. One I will use for our cars and the other for a shop for project cars. I had the builder rough in 9 spots for additional lighting (on a separate switch) and outlets every 4 feet or so. Had them wire 220v and fully insulate as well (it's hot in TX). Also asked the builder to put a drain in the shop. So far so good. Unfrotunately, I couldn't get them to raise the ceiling, so I have 10' ceilings. So much for a full lift. I found a MaxJax on Craigslist and just ordered epoxy anchors for it. I also ordered epoxy for the floor from epoxy-coat.com. I need to do a little clean-up around the drain as it's kinda rough. Then it's on to HD for a floor buffer rent with diamond grind prep tool. I have the wall painting done so far and have hung 4 of the florescent with 5500k temp bulbs. I will continue to update once I get the floor done and lift installed. I also wired in wall for speakers. I have installed a pair of polk in wall RC85i, with another pair to go. As far as entertainment, there's a spot in one corner for a TV with cable and power as well as where I terminated the speaker wires.

Moving day (filled it with **** so we could still park the cars in the other):

Light rough ins:

Lights going up:

Tire Storage and Ceiling storage:

Painting first stripe:

I put in some garage door insulation (1/2" foam board). Works GREAT:

Jr helping with the lower section paint:

Lower Section paint done:

My daily driver. A buddy told me the car was so happy about it's new home, it wet the driveway. LOL:

More to come...

-Jim

 

[Austin_Jim]

Just realized I posted this in flooring. Moderator - can you please move this to the Gallery. Sorry

 

[smithred67]

Awesome place!