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Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
Fabulous Scott. Those are the kinds of things that make life worth living. We are all very happy for you, ( and a little envious)
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.Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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Thanks Guys !
When its all done I am inviting everyone over for a beer, 
I just need to know how many are coming so I can get enough straws for everyone ! 
Like I have said in the past , I have waited 45 years to get this garage. Its always been rented space or a friends garage or my dads shop , but never my garage.
I am so 
ready for this!
ready for this!
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Here is a link to some garage interiors that has been growing. It was inspired by a vette inthusist who wanted to know what others had done. Maybe there is something here that you can use too. Vette Garage GutzTuxblacray 2008-01-08 15:37:58
Check out this video of garages, Tux put me on to this and didn't even know it !
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
For Gods sake dude I didn't think I had to hold your hand....... I got you there man, let your fingers do the walkin...... 
[QUOTE=Tuxblacray]For Gods sake dude I didn't think I had to hold your hand....... I got you there man, let your fingers do the walkin...... [/QUOTE]
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You did good ! I personally would not have thought of looking on any other site but this one for information with out your help
Thanks again !
Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Just funin ya bro the video is based off of this thread.... VETTE GARAGES Now about that gathering at your place... 
[QUOTE=cj5nutz]The codes/requirements for a pit might change your mind on putting one in. Do you know a pit is classified as an "explosion proof area"
Unfortunately, garages are on the endangered species list. I went through this about six years ago when I outgrew my typical suburban 2-car garage. I checked the codes for all the suburbs around Fort Worth and they all had totally unreasonable restrictions. I briefly considered moving out to the unincorporated areas where I could build a garage, but decided the long drive would be counterproductive, as the goal was to spend more time working on cars than driving them. I wound up buying an older home on a large lot inside Fort Worth where the codes were more accommodating. Then about a year after I had finished my garage, Fort Worth adopted new yuppie-suburban, cookie-cutter house type zoning. To build a garage the likes of which any car-lover would want now would require a petition to the Board of Adjustment for multiple variances. They are so worried that you are going to run a commercial car repair business out of your home, that they have just about killed off the residential detached garage in most urban areas.
Even in a 1950's neighborhood, I had deed restrictions which architecturally limited the height so there's no room for a lift and required brick exterior face which added to the cost. Its gotten pretty tough to build a working garage in an urban area.
Things I did that I really like: I put in enough electrical outlets that I never need an extension cord and I plumbed compressed air to multiple locations so I don't need any more than a 15' coil hose. I am especially glad to have installed a 5-ton a/c unit. Hobby work grinds to a halt after July 4th without a/c. One big mistake I made was doing the epoxy floor coating myself - to do over again, I'd definitely spring for a professional job. That stuff they sell for the diy'er doesn't hold up too well to rolling engine hoists and such abuse as a dedicated hobbiest is going to dish out.
pdupler 2008-01-08 19:58:57
The code building garages are pretty strict, it can all be done but with a lot more money than I am willing to pay. Try telling the inspector that you want a sink or a floor drain in the garage and see his face turn red. Things are so much different since everything is going "green"
[/QUOTE]Unfortunately, garages are on the endangered species list. I went through this about six years ago when I outgrew my typical suburban 2-car garage. I checked the codes for all the suburbs around Fort Worth and they all had totally unreasonable restrictions. I briefly considered moving out to the unincorporated areas where I could build a garage, but decided the long drive would be counterproductive, as the goal was to spend more time working on cars than driving them. I wound up buying an older home on a large lot inside Fort Worth where the codes were more accommodating. Then about a year after I had finished my garage, Fort Worth adopted new yuppie-suburban, cookie-cutter house type zoning. To build a garage the likes of which any car-lover would want now would require a petition to the Board of Adjustment for multiple variances. They are so worried that you are going to run a commercial car repair business out of your home, that they have just about killed off the residential detached garage in most urban areas.
Even in a 1950's neighborhood, I had deed restrictions which architecturally limited the height so there's no room for a lift and required brick exterior face which added to the cost. Its gotten pretty tough to build a working garage in an urban area.
Things I did that I really like: I put in enough electrical outlets that I never need an extension cord and I plumbed compressed air to multiple locations so I don't need any more than a 15' coil hose. I am especially glad to have installed a 5-ton a/c unit. Hobby work grinds to a halt after July 4th without a/c. One big mistake I made was doing the epoxy floor coating myself - to do over again, I'd definitely spring for a professional job. That stuff they sell for the diy'er doesn't hold up too well to rolling engine hoists and such abuse as a dedicated hobbiest is going to dish out.
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