Walk-in closet for Porsches

[70datsun]

Finally got the Amorpoxy floor down in the garage. It is definitely time consuming! It came out pretty good, though not as professional looking as some of the floors I've seen here on GJ. But it looks good and seems like it's going to be very durable. Epoxy base in Medium Gray, flakes in red, white and black, and then topcoat with anti-slip additive.

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Now that I can walk on the floor (no cars on it until next weekend!), I built a 6ft. work bench. I need to finish up the drawers today, but it like like it'll be solid. It has double 3/4" plywood for the top. My phone camera is making it look a look saggy, but it's pretty flat. Because of the slope of the garage floor, everything has to shimmed to be level, hence the 2x4 under the left legs:

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Out back, I did some more work on my outdoor work bench. It's already been very useful:

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[70datsun]

Okay, big moment for the addition; can you fit three cars in a two car garage? Yes, as long as they're small! Really, to make it possible, I always knew one would have to be on car dollies, so first first up for the ride was the 914.

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Rotated into the back corner, there's still room for two cars. That 24 ft. of width makes that possible. I remember laying out the garage floor dimensions on graph paper before the plans were made and moving proportional paper cutouts of the three cars around to see if it would work. I guess it does

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So, the Walk in Closet for Porsches, though far from complete, is a reality!

 

[70datsun]

I also made some progress on the first work station. The bench now has drawer faces and pulls, and the pegboard and wire shelf are in.

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Thanks to the new storage, I was able to start moving stuff out of my trusty Craftsman rolling tool cart. In the past, this has always been a collecting area for a lot of **** besides tools, so I'm gradually refining the automotive tool storage so it can be an easily movable work station.

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That's about it for now. The next installments will be about each of the cars, so stay tuned!

 

[kwyjibo]

Nice job getting the third car into the space. My garage expansion also just happens to be big enough to fit in an extra car... if I roll it laterally. Of course once I actually get around to building cabinets and workbench the added space goes back down one car.

Looking forward to your upcoming posts!

 

[70datsun]

Nice job getting the third car into the space. My garage expansion also just happens to be big enough to fit in an extra car... if I roll it laterally. Of course once I actually get around to building cabinets and workbench the added space goes back down one car.

Looking forward to your upcoming posts!

Thanks! I've enjoyed your garage thread. Other than my daughter's E36 convertible, we've never owned any Bimmers, but my brother's crazy about them. He has an E24 Euro 635csi that he just loves and also an E36 M3, an E28, and an E39.

 

[jsherid1]

Awesome work Jeremy!

I like the cars... especially the 928.
I've got a 79 as well.
Just sold my 94 GTS.

We've got a big 928 community in Texas.

Keep the pics coming!!

Hey Chuck—-been too long! To the OP, I too have the Porsche bug in 928 guise....

 

[ODIS]

Nicely done! Everything turned out great too. Have been getting “pushed around” in Porsches since 1992.

Looking forward to more of your posts.

Ody.

 

[Kasal]

Well, the 968 is dead and long gone, but the 944 turbo keeps calling out to me to make it into a track car. Must...resist...


I used to have a 71 four door. Would love to have a 510 again, but if I ever get another Datsun, it'll probably be a 240, 260, or 280Z


Yesterday was a big day because we passed final inspection! I actually appreciate the inspection process but I'm so glad to be done with it. It really feels like ours now.

Finished the pantry area tile and grout. It's a little shiny from moping:

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Got the shelves into the pantry:

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Hopefully I'll get the barn door for the pantry installed tomorrow.

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Found some time to go down to my brother's shop and helped put some finishing touches on his E36 M3. It's wrapped in Matte Gray:

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You can see my 914 waiting more patiently than me to come home to the new garage.

Well, that's about it now. Back at it tomorrow. Cheers!

Incredible his collection, I am a great Porsche fan, although I can only dream about them, my budget does not allow me to have one.
How is the e36 m3 of your brother enrolled in German? Is that according to my understanding those license plates are personalized and you can not sell the car with them.

 

[hpipe]

Wow! Love all the work you have done here! Really like the floor as well. (brings back memories of my old 944 I used to have)

 

[Mudnut]

Great thread, and read. Really like how you finished off the inside. Goes really well with the great cars. Always wanted a 914, but ended up with a Fiat 850 Spyder instead. Was 1/4 the price, and insurance on the 914 would have killed me. This was in the early 70's. Now have several cars, and one is a 987.2 Cayman. Love the drive to work now.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Cheers,

Ken

 

[70datsun]

Been a while since I posted since we've been busy using our new space, which has been just awesome, and busy working to pay for the addition! Here's a recent project I did on my 944 Turbo, which always handled well, but really needed a suspension refresh.

Later 944s use a sealed front strut, which means when it's time to change them, you are forced to buy the entire strut. Or you can take that "precious" Porsche part...and cut it up!

Strut removed:

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Top of strut cut off, internals removed:

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Spring perch removed:

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Primed and painted. Duplicolor School Bus Yellow matches the Koni Yellow pretty well:

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Assembled with new Koni insert, 250 lb. Hypercoil spring, coilover sleeve and collar, and Koni Competition Bumpstop. Plus some cool new artwork:

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And in the car. Looks like it'll work well, if only if I could get the fickle thing to start!

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Next up will be 28mm rear torsion bars and Konis:

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More soon!

 

[70datsun]

I enjoy detailing, especially if it really involves some challenging paint correction. Here's a 928S that my brother was selling, so in it came to the garage for some cosmetic refurbishing.

Decent looking car, but paint had seen better days:

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All the black rubber trim was faded and covered in wax residue:

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Corrected trim:

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Re-polished factory wheels:

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And final result:

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[70datsun]

Another car I had in the garage for a detailing was a Cayman S, in Basalt Black. It was already pretty nice, just a lot of micro-scratching and somewhat dull paint.

After a thorough hand wash, it looked very good, but I know I can make it better:

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Polishing begins, with reflective lines showing nice improvement in the LED shoplights:

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All done, looking pretty sharp in the early morning light. Note the addition of 19" Carrera Classics compared to the stock 18" Cayman wheels in the first pic:

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[cash68]

How'd you remove wax from the textured trim of the 928?

 

[70datsun]

How'd you remove wax from the textured trim of the 928?

I actually used Meguire's gloss vinyl protectant gently applied with very fine steel wool, wiped clean with microfiber cloth. I wasn't sure it was going to work, but was pleased with the result. That trim could also be repainted, but I didn't want to get into that if I could avoid it.

 

[C_F]

Wow, nice job on the 928, that paint turned out amazing!

 

[70datsun]

Wow, nice job on the 928, that paint turned out amazing!

Thanks! It was a satisfying job with some quality results. Just the kind of detailing challenge I like.

Had to send my 944 Turbo off to German Motorwerke this afternoon after spending many hours trying to to solve a no-start problem. Really annoys me that I couldn't figure it myself, but at least it's off to reputable shop. Hopefully back by the end of the week!

 

[70datsun]

Wow, it's been nearly two years since I added to this thread! How time flies. I haven't really done much to my garage space, except lots of projects. My last post about the 944 Turbo had me flat bedding it to a shop for a no-start issue. Turned out to be the ECUs (yes the car uses two, one for fuel injection and ignition, another for boost management). $900 later, got both back from the ECU Doctor in Florida and the car was running well. Because I planned to track this car, I needed to address the many leaks from the engine to be able to pass tech. I finally bit the bullet and pulled it for a full reseal and new clutch.
Into the mouth of the beast:

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A few minutes later it was on an engine stand:

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Bottoms up for new rod bearings:

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Journals looked great and well in spec:
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What it looks like when your engine has a controlled explosion in the garage:

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Rebuilt head, against a backdrop of another detailing project, 2005 911 Carrera:

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Fancy cam box:

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[70datsun]

It goes on...
Drilled and tapped the head for a Lindsey Racing Steam Vent kit, which helps solve a coolant air pocket around the number 4 piston:

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Installed, just need the vent line that taps into the coolant reservoir:

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Ready for install:

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And back in:

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Wideband installed:

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And after about 13 months, first drive. Running great and boosting like a beast:

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Best wishes to everyone for health and well-being!

 

[Boosted1]

The refreshed engine looks great in the motor compartment.
How much boost are you running?

 

[Bears Fan]

Awesome shop!

 

[70datsun]

The refreshed engine looks great in the motor compartment.
How much boost are you running?

Right now around 16psi. When I first got it running again, I set it at 18, which is my target. I'm just a little concerned that the A/F ratios are showing a bit lean at full boost (around 13:1). I may need to move up to bigger injectors. I just don't want to end up replacing the head gasket after all that work!

Awesome shop!

THanks!

 

[sean Buick 76]

Yes I would shoot for much closer to 11:1 for air fuel ratio under boost. A chassis dyno tune would be my next move. Do you know the duty cycle the current injectors are at? A tune may be all that’s needed.