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planning my new 914 garage |
siverson |
Mar 28 2015, 09:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
We bought a new house many months ago, and the house needed a ton of work. The "house" part of our remodel is almost over, and now I'm making plans for the garage. I actually can't believe I haven't but more thought into this yet as one of the primary reasons we (or I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) liked the house is it has a big 2-car garage AND a big 3-car garage. And a big yard. Yay me.
Without benches or storage, I think 10 914s would actually fit in the 2 garages (tandem). So... What do you think of my layout plan? Any other ideas below. The most space I've had to work with before this was a 22x20 2-car garage. 1. LIFT - We have to do some concrete work in the garage now anyways, so I think I may put some type of scissor lift in the floor. The ceiling is flat and only about 8.5' or 9.0'. - Any lift recommendations? - What needs to be plumbed into the lift? Just power or ? (I'm just starting my research now) - Do you think the center position is the best for the lift? 2. BENCHES. What do you think? Benches as I drew along the top, or benches in the bottom stall? That closet has to stay there. Any ideas or inspiration? Thanks! -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) |
Chris914n6 |
Mar 29 2015, 08:04 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,318 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I just built a 20'x28' Porsche space. Don't know what you have for shop equipment but this is how I'd do it. I find if there is no space to work around the cars then the cars don't get worked on.
Bench- 3 feet deep with 6-8" shelves for the little stuff; spray paint, bolt jars, clock, stereo, fluids. Pegboard- I hang keys, hammers, tie downs, plastic bins +. I've seen tools hung too. Shelves- I like 18" deep, or 24" as they fit Avon boxes really well. Find an Avon rep and acquire their shipping boxes, they are sturdy and at 12" x 16" x 9" can keep quite a few things organized, or out of sight. If you leave the bottom open on the bench or shelves you can roll the jack or tires or slide stands under and out of the way, and the welder if it's on a cart. Air- 30 gal compressor. Can't work on cars without one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) In my workspace I have a 30"x54" or so folding table with a drip pan on it for doing messy work; trans, calipers, axles. Remove the pan and I have a nice elevated open space for other stuff. Lights over the car don't work as well as having them in between. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/lh6.googleusercontent.com-431-1427681055.1.jpg) |
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