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MethodX · 08-26-2005, 07:44 AM

A pit is the way to go. Sheesh, you're half way prepared when you need to hide a body or two. Am I right?

Can I get a hell ya?

Lumn8r · 10-01-2005, 07:18 PM

Okay, so the sheet rock isn't quite finished and I don't have the power connected yet, but it is about done for the year, and I was able to arrange it with everything inside before winter hits.

The lift definately gives me the room to fit everything inside and still have room for a work space.

NMRJock · 10-01-2005, 07:25 PM

Looking good.

Lumn8r · 11-04-2005, 06:33 PM

Just a few last pictures for now. Since the garage is just about fully functional; I still have to finish the floor and get real power connected, but those will wait until next summer. It is a bit of a pain only having one circuit and several extention cords off of that though.

Anyway, this shows reason one that I am glad that I had it built 32' deep. Room for the Elise and Neon nose to tail. The extra floor space provided by the lift is just a bonus.

Lumn8r · 11-04-2005, 06:35 PM

Here's reason two for the extra depth. Work space behind the long bed, quad cab 3/4 ton Ram.

Lumn8r · 11-04-2005, 06:40 PM

Just one more of the Elise covered on the lift. Having her up on the lift does make it easier to change the headlights. I had to replace the left low beam, and also adjusted it up. Now I just have to adjust the right one before I take her out next spring.

Lumn8r · 11-04-2005, 06:43 PM

And of course, the outside during winter. I added the wood shed off the east side this summer so that when the snow slides off the roof it won't knock the shed over.

Genjuro · 11-04-2005, 07:18 PM

Can I come visit one day.. in summer of course!?

Lumn8r · 11-04-2005, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genjuro

Can I come visit one day.. in summer of course!?

Absolutely. Summer is definately the best time to visit. It might be hard to find me in the winter, I like to take a lot of trips when it is cold and dark here.

Lumn8r · 08-12-2006, 12:13 PM

So after two years, the electricity is finally connected. I went for outlets in the ceiling so that I can just replace the $10 shop lights if they fail, rather than wiring in more expensive ones. It also makes it easier to move them if I want.

I also decided to put the extension cord spool in lieu of a light directly above the lift for obvious reasons. It is great for plugging in trouble lights when I am working on the car.

zOOmz · 08-12-2006, 12:18 PM

Very cool, Andrew!!

Looks like the Elise gets the top bunk.

Where is your cot?

Lumn8r · 08-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Now for the last picture, the floor. I used Rust-oleum Epoxy Shield. Since I hadn't sealed the concrete at all it went down well. I used two coats because the first one soaked into the porous concrete. I painted one side, moved everything over and then painted the other side, so the shades of gray are a little different between the east and west sides of the garage, but it still looks good. And it cuts down on the dust in the air.

That finishes the work on the garage until the house remodel is finished. Eventually the walls and ceiling of the garage will get taped, mudded, and painted, but that can wait.

peck555 · 08-12-2006, 07:56 PM

Bleu Omdurman · 08-18-2006, 01:04 AM

i grew up in bethel, anchorage, and Juneu. This thread really makes me miss home.

Great pics, man. Thanks for posting all this.

08-26-2005, 07:44 AM	#41 (permalink)
MethodX All You Need is Love Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 769	A pit is the way to go. Sheesh, you're half way prepared when you need to hide a body or two. Am I right? Can I get a hell ya? __________________ Poor is the man who's pleasures depend on the permission of another.

10-01-2005, 07:18 PM	#42 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	Okay, so the sheet rock isn't quite finished and I don't have the power connected yet, but it is about done for the year, and I was able to arrange it with everything inside before winter hits. The lift definately gives me the room to fit everything inside and still have room for a work space. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter. Last edited by Lumn8r : 10-01-2005 at 10:31 PM.

10-01-2005, 07:25 PM	#43 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,571	Looking good. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

11-04-2005, 06:33 PM	#44 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	Just a few last pictures for now. Since the garage is just about fully functional; I still have to finish the floor and get real power connected, but those will wait until next summer. It is a bit of a pain only having one circuit and several extention cords off of that though. Anyway, this shows reason one that I am glad that I had it built 32' deep. Room for the Elise and Neon nose to tail. The extra floor space provided by the lift is just a bonus. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

11-04-2005, 06:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	Here's reason two for the extra depth. Work space behind the long bed, quad cab 3/4 ton Ram. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

11-04-2005, 06:40 PM	#46 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	Just one more of the Elise covered on the lift. Having her up on the lift does make it easier to change the headlights. I had to replace the left low beam, and also adjusted it up. Now I just have to adjust the right one before I take her out next spring. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

11-04-2005, 06:43 PM	#47 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	And of course, the outside during winter. I added the wood shed off the east side this summer so that when the snow slides off the roof it won't knock the shed over. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

11-04-2005, 07:18 PM	#48 (permalink)
Genjuro On the other side. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: limbo Posts: 1,352	Can I come visit one day.. in summer of course!? __________________ -- Find me in the fields of Elysium.

08-12-2006, 12:13 PM	#50 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	So after two years, the electricity is finally connected. I went for outlets in the ceiling so that I can just replace the $10 shop lights if they fail, rather than wiring in more expensive ones. It also makes it easier to move them if I want. I also decided to put the extension cord spool in lieu of a light directly above the lift for obvious reasons. It is great for plugging in trouble lights when I am working on the car. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

08-12-2006, 12:18 PM	#51 (permalink)
zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	Very cool, Andrew!! Looks like the Elise gets the top bunk. Where is your cot?

08-12-2006, 12:20 PM	#52 (permalink)
Lumn8r On the road again Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 20 miles from Santa's house Posts: 958	Now for the last picture, the floor. I used Rust-oleum Epoxy Shield. Since I hadn't sealed the concrete at all it went down well. I used two coats because the first one soaked into the porous concrete. I painted one side, moved everything over and then painted the other side, so the shades of gray are a little different between the east and west sides of the garage, but it still looks good. And it cuts down on the dust in the air. That finishes the work on the garage until the house remodel is finished. Eventually the walls and ceiling of the garage will get taped, mudded, and painted, but that can wait. Attached Images __________________ Hibernating through another long winter.

08-12-2006, 07:56 PM	#53 (permalink)
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08-18-2006, 01:04 AM	#54 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	i grew up in bethel, anchorage, and Juneu. This thread really makes me miss home. Great pics, man. Thanks for posting all this. __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

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