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Realizing a Life-long Dream |
pfreiburger |
Oct 24 2021, 12:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 6-October 20 From: Fond du Lac, WI Member No.: 24,738 Region Association: None |
This week the excavators started on something I have worked for over many years, a stand alone shop to work on my project cars. First it took many years and three changes of neighbors before I could buy the extra ½ acre I needed (our township determines the allowable size for out-buildings based on your property acreage). Then it took much of a year to get 21 signatures from surrounding land owners to get a building restriction on the land removed. After that Covid hit and material prices went through the roof, convincing me to hold off for a while. Finally, later this year I decided to go for it, as prices improved somewhat and realizing that next year could actually be worse. I was very lucky to find an enthusiastic contractor who could line up all the subs, so I pulled the trigger.
It’s going to be a three bay 39’x40’ shop, with a 12’ ceiling in the center to allow for a hoist in one stall, a nice sized shop area, 200@ electrical service, fully insulated, with water and heat. I am going to have to do a lot of my own finishing to hold the (already blown) budget down, but if the things that are on backorder (overhead doors, service doors, windows, roofing) arrive in time (6-8 weeks depending on what it is), I could be turning wrenches in December. More to come as construction progresses. |
AZBanks |
Oct 24 2021, 12:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,051 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Congrats. I'm looking forward to updates as this progresses.
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jagalyn |
Oct 24 2021, 03:06 AM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Congratulations. Nice project. Look forward to seeing it completed.
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Cairo94507 |
Oct 24 2021, 04:40 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,703 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Congratulations! That is very exciting and I look forward to watching the construction progress. What other specifications do you have for the shop? Polished concrete floor? Lift? Whatever lighting you think you need, double it. What kind of cabinets? Loft storage? Have fun and enjoy the build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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PaulFV8 |
Oct 24 2021, 05:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 2-August 20 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 24,562 Region Association: None |
CONGRATS
What lift did you choose? Stay Safe |
mlindner |
Oct 24 2021, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,509 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Congrats pfreiburger, thats going to be a great shop. Post more pictures and of your projects. Nice to have more 914's in Wisconsin. Best, Mark
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Tdskip |
Oct 24 2021, 06:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,678 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Exciting, please keep us posted as it is built.
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Shivers |
Oct 24 2021, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,327 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
With cold winters like yours, I would imagine this will be a real game changer. Congrats
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live free & drive |
Oct 24 2021, 06:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 29-June 16 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 20,159 Region Association: None |
I hope you are putting in radiant in floor heating. Even if you are not it would be smart to place PEX tubing in the concrete pour so you could do it later. The tubing is fairly cheap.
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mepstein |
Oct 24 2021, 07:00 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,220 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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jim_hoyland |
Oct 24 2021, 07:01 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,255 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for sharing; looking forward to the progress.
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Gatornapper |
Oct 24 2021, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
CONGRATULATIONS!
I know the feeling well, having started my attached "dream Shop & Garage" ten years ago! It's been a joy ever since, a bit of heaven for me. Sons and I built it ourselves as we did our log home 21 years ago. 40' x 26' with 10' ceiling except in lift bay ceiling is 15'. 2/3 has 2nd floor. No insulation and heat - yet. Just too expensive. Have 4 ton Heat Pump in good working condition we replaced from house I hope to install sometime after insulating. Please keep us posted on progress. GN (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/hosting.photobucket.com-21449-1635081254.1.jpg) This week the excavators started on something I have worked for over many years, a stand alone shop to work on my project cars. First it took many years and three changes of neighbors before I could buy the extra ½ acre I needed (our township determines the allowable size for out-buildings based on your property acreage). Then it took much of a year to get 21 signatures from surrounding land owners to get a building restriction on the land removed. After that Covid hit and material prices went through the roof, convincing me to hold off for a while. Finally, later this year I decided to go for it, as prices improved somewhat and realizing that next year could actually be worse. I was very lucky to find an enthusiastic contractor who could line up all the subs, so I pulled the trigger. It’s going to be a three bay 39’x40’ shop, with a 12’ ceiling in the center to allow for a hoist in one stall, a nice sized shop area, 200@ electrical service, fully insulated, with water and heat. I am going to have to do a lot of my own finishing to hold the (already blown) budget down, but if the things that are on backorder (overhead doors, service doors, windows, roofing) arrive in time (6-8 weeks depending on what it is), I could be turning wrenches in December. More to come as construction progresses. |
mlindner |
Oct 24 2021, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,509 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
GN, love your garage doors and transom windows. Nice job, show us some inside pictures. Mark
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StarBear |
Oct 24 2021, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,844 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Livin’ tha dream! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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mate914 |
Oct 24 2021, 07:58 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 732 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
I hope you are putting in radiant in floor heating. Even if you are not it would be smart to place PEX tubing in the concrete pour so you could do it later. The tubing is fairly cheap. 100% correct. Pex tubing is cheap. I have radiant heat in my 200 year old house, My parents have also, in the pool room the floor is so warm. If your bones are warm pain is less. I know pain daily. Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Oct 24 2021, 08:34 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Awesome! Living the dream!
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Jett |
Oct 24 2021, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,629 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Great looking space for a large shop. We started permitting with the city in 2018 and got the permit in early 2020, and after a year of spurious construction we have our garage with one challenger two post lift and challenger stackers, once the equipment is in I’ll take some pics. We plan on growing into the space (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) but like the loft that forced the roof higher.
We went with 8” floors and radiant heat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s) |
pfreiburger |
Oct 24 2021, 03:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 6-October 20 From: Fond du Lac, WI Member No.: 24,738 Region Association: None |
Regarding the other details, I have good reports on TSR floor coatings so I will probably go with that next year after I build the checking account back up. I do have attic storage planned. The 1st 20’ of the building has 12’6” ceilings, but the next 20’ has 10’ ceilings with the trusses structured for storage. I have been using metal office cabinets (they are perfect for a shop) in my current garage/shop over the years and will move them over. I have a hoist tagged at Midwest equipment and the brochure is attached, it’s the 9,000 lb. Big Block model. https://liftsuperstore.com/wp-content/uploa...re-122820-1.pdf
I have used a Canarm exhaust fan in my current garage/shop and really liked it so I ordered another for the new shop. As long as I was plumbing for a utility sink, I am having a toilet roughed in for later installation (budget again). If the budget allows I will have the ceiling drywalled and insulated (drywall is currently MUCH cheaper than most other options) and finish the sidewalls myself. An electrician will do the service entrance, panel and lighting and I will do everything else. I would have really liked to go radiant heat, but I had to cut the budget where possible. I will be installing a ceiling suspended LP heater myself. Water was a must and is turning out to be a major expense. The picture below is of a contractor digging a trench for the water line. What is usually a simple, narrow bucket excavation (or even less extensive boring job) turned into 2-3 days of a much-bigger deal, breaking up ledge rock that was too close to the surface to go over, and too deep to bore under. The bill for that is going to hurt. GN – Wow, that is one beautiful shop. Mine will match the house but will not be anywhere near as good looking as yours. Jett – That looks to be the size of a football field, very awesome! Planning on a big collection, eh? Mlindner – Yes, we will have to start a WI 914 chapter! I have been collecting parts for my 6 conversion for the last year, with the suspension all rounded up and brake parts being collected now; various other bits have been sourced as I come across them. While collecting parts I plan on just enjoying the car as is. In the meantime we should compare notes. Shortages notwithstanding, hoping to be in sometime in December. Progress reports to follow. |
KELTY360 |
Oct 24 2021, 03:52 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,028 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I hope you are putting in radiant in floor heating. Even if you are not it would be smart to place PEX tubing in the concrete pour so you could do it later. The tubing is fairly cheap. 100% correct. Pex tubing is cheap. I have radiant heat in my 200 year old house, My parents have also, in the pool room the floor is so warm. If your bones are warm pain is less. I know pain daily. Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Radiant heat is that luxury that keeps on giving. Ranks right up there with a lift. Must feel great after navigating all the steps for approval and then finding a willing contractor...cause for a happy dance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) My own two cents worth is install a motion sensor light on the inside, pointing at the entry door. That way you'll always have light coming or going. Also, IMO lighting is best placed around the perimeter of a bay, rather than down the middle. Congratulations on living the dream! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
Gatornapper |
Oct 24 2021, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
I am an EE and this is right-on advice - 2 - 8' double lamp strip lights down each side of each bay end-to-end with 2' or 3' between the ends. As I built mine in 2012, I used HO commercial lights that are extra bright and come on at 0 degrees. Today get LED lights.
A nice addition would be one more 8' light at end of bay where you will do most of your engine work, perpendicular to the lights between the bays, just past the front bumper so it will light the engine bay. Extra $$$ tho. GN My own two cents worth is install a motion sensor light on the inside, pointing at the entry door. That way you'll always have light coming or going. Also, IMO lighting is best placed around the perimeter of a bay, rather than down the middle. |
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