I went through the same 'mental' discussion a couple years ago.
I decided to go with a metal garage (from Carolina Carports). I then
insulated walls/ceiling with scrap refrigerator truck walls (5' x 42" x 3")
which fit real nice between the 5' framework. They have an interlocking
edges so they build up the wall. Even with the insulation it was about half
the cost of a conventional construction.
ended up with a 24' x 36' x 10' (sidewall). I enclosed the back 10' for a
storage/work room that could be air conditioned. The 'loft' is used for
bulk storage (currently there are 2 engines & 3 transmissions plus a lot of
spares up there plus wood, etc.
I electric wired off four circuits with two plugs on two circuits every 5'.
two may have been enough because it is difficult to have 4 things running
continuously at the same time.
compressor is on a separate circuit as are the lights (two circuits), fans,
exterior lighting/plugs, refrigerator, and air conditioner/heater.
total of 12 circuits.
I have drawings/plans/photos if any one is interested.
C
----- Original Message -----
From: "Geo Hahn" <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
To: "Triumphs" <Triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Preparing the babies to come home
> On 4/11/10, Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@charter.net> wrote:
>>
>> My advice is to measure your cars, then cut out some scale shapes
>> and play with them to make sure you have a practical layout.
>
> Or draw your potential floor plan in 1/43 scale... then you can use a
> couple of 1/43 diecast cars to test fit (that's what I did).
>
> Now is also the time to think about whether you will ever want a lift.
> They are so affordable that a 10' ceiling may be worth considering.
>
> Geo
>
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