Garage Make Over

[Drifting STi]

Hey Fellas, My name is Paul. I've been trying to make my Garage a better place to wrench on my STi ever since I moved in, 4 years ago. I think I finally have the time and funds to start the project.

Here are some pics of what it looks like now.
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[Drifting STi]

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These are my Plans
1. Remove and relocate bushes, level ground in shed location prior to delivery on March 9, 2008.

2. Once Shed is delivered and installed, remove wood shelving from garage and reinstall it in the shed.

3. Remove all objects from the garage, including objects stored in the attic and re-organize it in the shed.

4. Install outlet for cable TV in Workbench location and TV location.

5. Call electrician for fixtures and outlet installation.

6. Arrange storage for Sti.(Tent $150, Storage Space)

7. Insulate existing walls, exposed studs, and attic space over the garage.

8. Install 5/8 Sheet rock in areas needed.

9. Contact a tape and spackle contractor to finish walls.

10. Paint walls and ceilings.

11. Contact Phame (LISC) for epoxy flooring.

12. Purchase work bench, and cabinets.

Here is the shed location.
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[Holtff1074]

Welcome to the site Paul. Looks like you have a good plan as well as a good garage to work with. Anxious to see as you progress.Whats the size of your garage?

[Drifting STi]

thanks holtff! its 20x20

[John Larson]

sounds like a good project. Mine is similar this year. I need to organize the shed and garage. I'm gonna try my best not to spend a bunch of money on stuff so that I have some car funds later in the year. Good luck on the project.

[Drifting STi]

John...nice Firebird! Oragnizing does not reguire much funds....save it for the ride!


Today I through out some garbage and boxed up things I wouldn't be using anytime soon. When the shed finally arrives I want to be able to just transfer all the Stuff out and begin!

Here are some pics
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[67restoproject]

Hey nice 68 Camaro Paul. I am building a 67 What size motor? Pat

[Cody D]

Hey man, great STi. What color are you planning on painting the walls? If it was painted a bright color it would probably look great.

[Drifting STi]

Nice Porsche! Cody D, I'm planning on doing the walls white. No yet desided though. Any suggestions?

BTW I had an 85 944....didnt have the $ for a 911 lol
Here is a pic
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[Cody D]

Nice Porsche! Cody D, I'm planning on doing the walls white. No yet desided though. Any suggestions?

BTW I had an 85 944....didnt have the $ for a 911 lol
Here is a pic

Thanks man, I was also planning on painting mine white, I know with my smaller garage I need it to be a light color.

I actually had a really nice newer Lexus before the Porsche, I sold it so that I could have a Porsche, I've always wanted one, I even drive mine all year round including the crazy Canadian winter.

I have a picture of a garage color that I'll have to find that I've always loved, I'll look for it tonight.

Edit: Oh ya, that's a really good looking 944, apparently they make great track cars, right now I'm using my NSX for the track, but I have to find something else soon, a 944 would be nice :D.

[Cody D]

I found it...

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8548/final2jy2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Drifting STi]

SICK! I like it too LOL

[Holtff1074]

Nice Colors......sure will help spread the light when needing to work on your cars.I went with some xtra paint i had left from the house just to cut cost!
Keep us up to spped once you paint.

[Drifting STi]

Update

Had the shrubs removed, some relocated and leveled out the shed sight.
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[Drifting STi]

I had the shed put up last week. I think its too big for my small yard...oh well.
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[Drifting STi]

This weekend I transfered all the "stuff" to the shed and began the insulation process. I used 1" fome then R13 on top of it. I know the R13 is will be compressed but it was the lowest rating my Home depot had.
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[Holtff1074]

Great to see the progress! Oh...about the size of the shed....no worry,Jus "Trim" the shrubs!!!!!!

[Drifting STi]

Great to see the progress! Oh...about the size of the shed....no worry,Jus "Trim" the shrubs!!!!!!

HAHA Thanks funny. I dont think wifie will by that.

BTW

PLEASE dont use blown cellulose on existing walls. WHAT A NIGHTMARE! The cavities would fill up to the hole the last 6 inches would not fill because the 6 inch space was ocupied by air. I had a couple of wall POP and crack open because of the air pressure.

Long story short, Lowes gave me my money back so it didnt cost me anything but the trips and aggravation.

here are some pics of the mess this stuff makes.

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[Holtff1074]

ut Ohhhhh....and i was thinking of using that in my ceiling. But seeing how my garage is lined with osb,i may be ok.(fingers crossed)

[Drifting STi]

Well, I got the electrical work done. 3 outlets installed, 20 amps, 2 lines. wired for 4 floresent lights on a three way switch.

Also got the sheetrock installed and the first hand of tape and spackle.

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[Drifting STi]

Its been a while....here are some pics of the almost finished product.

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[Drifting STi]

Finished

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[Drifting STi]

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[John Larson]

Very nice job! I really need to get mine done. I just can't seem to get motivated lately.

[Holtff1074]

:D I like! The cabinets are just right...great job! And yes John,time for you to get busy.I wanna see how you re-organize and the progress on the ponti!

[Linden]

very very nice!

Great job?

What did it cost in total? Are the floor tiles VCT?

[Hobie1dog]

what a transformation...excellent job.

[Yukonart]

Whoah, excellent improvements! I especially like the cherry blossom red can! :cool: (Of course that only REALLY applies because you have a 2004)

You're really making me miss my old STi, too. :o

[Drifting STi]

Thanks for the comments. I'm very happy with it so far. Holding up nice.

[redltg]

I still need to do the the floor.

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[Drifting STi]

Nice REX! Looks extremely clean. I like the too lol