Building my double garage at last!

Just had to go and fiddle with it again this eve! :p
Boys and new toys! :LOL:
I've raised the 4 posts 4" by placing a breeze block underneath each of them,and that has just about solved the problem. :wink:
A tap here,a tickle there,and the spirt level shows all 4 sides all ok! :)
I can now put the rover under it with the safety locks in position! :)
Then went to meet a guy to do an off Ebay deal for this good quality handy 263pc tool kit and box for £40! "rrp £99"
Extra tray on the bottom with saw,hammer.
Dead handy to chuck in the boot when going on a trip out,or to a show!
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Watch out putting breeze blocks under those legs, blocks are notrious for smashing under that sort of weight, then the whole lot will come down !, hardwood is much better.
 
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Watch out putting breeze blocks under those legs, blocks are notrious for smashing under that sort of weight, then the whole lot will come down !, hardwood is much better.
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Too true!
I only did it this way pro-tem,as the blocks were to hand,and to prove to myself that it would work!
I have a solid 4"x12"x48" wood beam I can chop to 4 perfectly sized sections to act as support pads this weekend.
 
Just to back up what others have said.
Dripping oil doesn't just make a mess and more work but can be a good paint stripper :eek:
Looking like a nice set up 8)
 
As stated earlier the big drip trays solve that issue,as does a 3' x 5' x ½" thick section of ply ive also put on the runners for total coverage when I dont want to use the clip on cover! :wink:
 
Hi all.
After another day playing about with positions etc.
I have decided to go with the up and under,then move the end bench to the side so I can walk all round it easily.
I have now put wood chocks under the feet instead of breeze blocks,and will eventually probably bolt them down.
Just have to get it all re-arranged to the best layout!!
Another days playing tomorrow should see it all sorted!



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Got all the re-organising done today,and its made quite a difference! :D
I can walk all round either of the cars on the ramp,open all doors,and walk underneath,and have the garage door closed as well!
Did my first job today,and that was fitting the USA seats I finally tracked down!!
Raise the car to the right height,no more sore knees or aching back bending into the car!! BLISS!! 8)
 
Now taking weekend bookings for F & R brake pad,damper replacement,eng,g/box oil/filter changes,pre mot checks!! :wink: :)
 
Just be careful you don't have too many random cars round, the neighbours will soon be onto the council reporting you for running a business. :evil:
 
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Just be careful you don't have too many random cars round, the neighbours will soon be onto the council reporting you for running a business. :evil:
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Luckily my neighbours are used to classics turning up for one reason or another! :)
Some of them even ask me to do little jobs on their moderns,but I politely decline.
Two of them have classics I do jobs on! :wink:
My immediate neighbour runs his car repair business from his large garage,and has full planning from the council.
He knows I do little jobs now and then on classics,and as he prefers moderns,even passes people on to me with the pre 80's motors. :D
Keeps the V8's fuel tank full! :LOL:
 
Did the first jobs on the P6 this weekend,and what a joy it was not to be lying on the floor,and getting hot oil down my sleeves. :D
Changed the eng oil/filt,and the g/box oil/filt,and gave the area a good clean as well! :)
Only got a slightly stiff neck,but I will get used to the new working position gradually. :LOL:
Gonna give the TR6 a good going over this weekend,as its MOT expired in Jan.
Nothing needs doing on it, I am changing its due date to feb/mar to get the better weather,and keep it away from xmas and new year! :wink:
 
I have just obtained an unwanted stainless sink with drainer!
I am going to set it into some worktop in the r/h corner of the garage,and make up a parts washer with a spare 12v facet fuel pump,battery,on/off switch,a caravan type sink tap,"with a bit of flexihose" a 25L drum for parrafin underneath with a bowl and filter on top of the drum.
A little bit of plumbing using gravity,and the circulation will be totally recycling,and filtering out the crap in the bowl for ease of disposal ;)
 
I hate to sound like Mr Boring all the time, but... be carefull with the parafin, you don't want the whole lot to go up just as you've finished building it !

I know it's cheap, but it might be worth investing in one of the non-flamable parts washing fluids instead.
 
Just me thinking old school cheap cleaning stuffs!
I will of course use a good degreaser,parts washer fluid,as I can get a 25L drum cheap from a source I have for auto oils etc! :wink:
If I dont build it before May,I will ask the family to club together for a good size parts washer for my 50th! :p
 
You will be pleased to know that I have scrapped the idea of making a parts washer!! :)
I was checking them out on ebay,price,size etc, when one popped up only 4 miles from me,"owner emigrating" £30 start and £55 buy it now,so I rang him,went and looked and bought it for £35 with an extra 5 galls of new fluid,and a handy drain can thrown in as well!! :D
A good clean up of the filters and the tank and it fits in perfect! :D
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