millenniumtree
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 02:59 AM |
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Preparing the nest...
I cleaned out my 21.5x28 foot garage today. (600 sq ft!)
I broke down all the cardboard boxes that were in there, set up the shelving on one side of the space, stacked and organized most everything and then
actually parked the car in it!!
There's massive space for a half built car in there. 
I know I'll need these items:
Chassis build table (flat & level)
2 more (4 total) jack stands
Hydraulic jack
MIG welder
Any other things that you can't live without or just found useful?
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Kissy
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 06:11 AM |
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Engine hoist or just a block and tackle (set of pulleys) is useful.
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donut
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 06:26 AM |
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Theres something very satisfying about clearing out the garage. I did mine again yesterday. I got rid of a car load of crap and even got rid of my
work bench which was a flimsy interior door! I have some kitchen work surface coming which will give me more room in the garage.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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MikeR
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 07:22 AM |
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paint the walls white, add lights, then some more and perhaps another. power sockets around teh outside, fire extingisher.
oh, perhaps some more shelves
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RazMan
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 07:47 AM |
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600 sq ft ?! That is what I dream of!
I'm stuck with building my car in a standard single garage 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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donut
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 08:38 AM |
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quote:
paint the walls white
You have a very good point there as white is very reflective and it will make it easier to see everything. Also strip lights on the walls id a
good idea!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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locostv8
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 09:02 AM |
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Top of the list is the largest air compressor you can almost afford. Worst case Sears has a small one for about $125. An electric angle grinder and
an air die grinder that you can fit the small cutoff wheels to. Guranteed the list will grow.
[Edited on 23/6/06 by locostv8]
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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tractorboy
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 09:14 AM |
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maybe paint the floor too . saves oil etc seeping into the concrete. i also found it helpful to have a comfortable seat helps when decision making and
calming down times when you loose your temper! also a stereo and a kettle or coffee maker. cheers scott
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peterriley2
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 10:08 AM |
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and a beer fridge.....
Joel
If you dont respect yourself, dont expect respect from anyone else
Live your dreams, dont dream your life
Women only want you for one thing- everything!
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JonBowden
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 10:44 AM |
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What have you decided to bild?
I remember you were going to use Supra parts - is that still your plan?
Jon
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MikeR
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 11:26 AM |
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tin mug - so it only dents when you throw it across the garage!
you'll do it, honestly, you will.
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millenniumtree
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 11:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JonBowden
What have you decided to bild?
I remember you were going to use Supra parts - is that still your plan?
I think 4A-GE 20v imported from Japan. May still use some supra bits for the independent rear.
This list is great! Keep them coming if you can think of anything else!
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Naccers
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 01:19 PM |
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Im painting my floor at the moment, you have to remember to mix the first coat of paint with thinners as the floor will just soak it up, saves wasting
expensive paint.
Im rather lucky as not only do i have a huge garage at home i also have a rather large industrial unit too 
Sponsered by the LEA
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locostv8
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| posted on 23/6/06 at 09:26 PM |
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The big doors with the Cobra in front is the garage.
http://wrangler.rutgers.edu/gallery2/v/7slotgrille/hssss/
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Lawnmower
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 12:51 PM |
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Some risque posters!
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MikeR
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 02:00 PM |
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yeah, other lotus's with the body work removed...... perhaps even a ferrari (vintage obviously)...... what about a 250gto ????
mmmmmmmmmm
car porn
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millenniumtree
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| posted on 26/6/06 at 03:28 AM |
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Here she is, in all her two-picture-wide glory.
More details HERE
Tonight I ripped down the large shelf on the left-hand side of the garage (above where the canoe is). I'll need the headroom, as that's
where she'll be built.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/6/06 at 07:39 AM |
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I would definately recommend an engine hoist if you don't have anything structural to hang a block and tackle from. Invaluable when instaling
you engine, but also useful for lifting/moving the chassis etc. Buy one with folding legs and it hardly takes up any room when it's not being
used.
At least one angle grinder (115mm ones are perfect size). I have two, one with a grinding disc and one with "the tool" AKA wire brush,
which saves lots of messing around.
A bench drill (drill press) is very useful, though not totaly essential. You will need some kind of electric drill though.
A really good hacksaw is essential, get the good quality blades as you'll be using it a lot and cheap ones either snap or lose teeth very
quickly when cutting the RHS tubing. A set of decent metal files is much better than the grinder for "precision adjustments".
Compressor and air tools, whilst a relatively expensive investment and not actualy essential, can save a lot of work. You'll wonder what you
did without it if you get one.
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