My car has been in storage for four months whilst I move house and the missus has our first baby. Now things are settling down a bit I am bringing
the car from the old end of terrace 2 bedroom house with a large single garage (10ft x 20ft) to a detached 3 bedroom bungalow with a normal small
single garage (8ft x 16ft). The Viento is big at 6ft wide so it only leaves 2ft in width. I have put lots of shelves up above head height for
storage, painted it and sorted the lighting.
The car is not that far from the IVA but does anyone have any good tips for building a car in a single garage?
[Edited on 25/4/14 by Irony]
Sit it on a platform that can be rolled about from one side to the other (that will give you 2 foot on the side you're working on).
Keep it rolling so you can push outside to work on easily or reposition ^^^ is a very good suggestion.
Do not fit wheel arches, external mirrors or windscreen, they take up a lot of room and will get scuffed.
It's a struggle for sure
Future proof it, make it a double!
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Originally posted by daveb666
Sit it on a platform that can be rolled about from one side to the other (that will give you 2 foot on the side you're working on).
hey that's massive compared to the shed I built my aries in.steve was shocked when he saw the size of it.my shed was only 6 feet wide and I had
to take it apart to get car out.had to put wings on once outside.now I am building another in a shed that is 9 feet wide but only 12 feet long and
seeing as car is 11 feet long I don't have much room at front or rear.when steve delivered this chassis he said I was a glutten for punishment
but you have to make the best you can...
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I made two triangulated metal frames on wheels. A smooth floor is a must. Make sure the car can be safely lifted to the height of the stands.
I do regret leaving the old garage behind but I have to make some sacrifices for the nipper. I might save up for a extension of some sort but thats a few years away.
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Originally posted by daveb666
Sit it on a platform that can be rolled about from one side to the other (that will give you 2 foot on the side you're working on).
find a trailer which will fit in your garage and leave it on the trailer. gives you the height you need and you can move it in and out when you need it.
Putting it on a skate is a great idea.
The longer you can leave wishbones off the better. Then definately don't put the wheels on until you have to as they';re hard work to step
over!
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Originally posted by Irony
The car is not that far from the IVA but does anyone have any good tips for building a car in a single garage?
I put mine on two bread trollies,.. low level dollies that are used for moving bread around,.. cheap (they were free) and move in all directions,.. made all the difference as it raised the car up by 6" as well.
May require a it of fabrication, but have seen set ups that allow the car to be rotated along its length
http://www.accessiblesystems.com/bul/4ke/4ked04.php
[Edited on 25/4/14 by S_D_C_2000]
[Edited on 25/4/14 by S_D_C_2000]
These are good - if not exactly lo-cost: Wheel Dollies