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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Garage Help Needed Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 09:06:07 -0800 From: wargs wargs@mac.com To: Edward Dunn eedunn@adelphia.net CC: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com, RonMGTC@aol.com References: 63.7955b3f.29b6cfc7@aol.com 000c01c1c4e1$c56375c0$da344044@crlsca.adelphia.net Being a contractor and an LBC nut, I have a "dream blueprint" for the shop set-up that I will build (some day!) My overriding comsideration is to have a sand-blasting/ grinding area but in a VERY far removed location from the rest of the set-up, in a small add-on shed. That dust seems to get everywhere! David Lodge Edward Dunn wrote:

Ron, This subject would be of interest to many here, I would imagine. A few off the cuff immediate thoughts, as we are about to begin construction of a new home with a 1600' attached garage; Ceiling height at least ten feet. A lift is a must for any respectable shop... Air: a large verticle compressor, mounted outside the structure, and enclosed with a "water heater" style enclosure. Air lines run overhead to several locations throughout the shop. Plenty of lighting, both flourescent and incandescent. Then add 50% more lights. Audio setup: I use a decent amp setup; Dynaco w/Macintosh C20 preamp, a generic Sony CD changer, and Bose 901 speakers mounted high on the walls. Remarkably good garage sound, and we do spend a lot of time there. Telephone, of course. Small refrigerator. Large laundry type sink and wall mounted hand cleaner dispenser. Parts Cleaner; an old dishwasher with the pump plu mbed to recirculate the fluid. Doors. We have and will continue to go with 8 foot high doors, versus the conventional 7 footers. Much more convenient. In my friend's garage, he has a '58 Corvette, an MGBV8, and an NHRA rail dragster. The rest of the 1800' is used as a "rec room", with a fridge, a good big screen TV, sound system, and four huge leather recliners lined up generally towards the TV. What a cool place to go hang out, watch a game, have a cold one. With the dragster sitting right there. Really neat. They also use a whole series of Snap-On tool cabinets in their kitchen, instead of regular old wood cabinets. His wife is pretty good about it all... Finally, since it's a MAN'S realm, put a urinal in the corner... Ed This is to be a "showy" garage rather than a "working" garage. A place

where like minded people can gather and talk about cars. Also known as "the first liar doesn't stand a chance get together." I like the Arts & Crafts style buildings. Any suggestion at this preliminary stage? Any books that you would recommend for ideas? Off list so as not to bore the other people. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service .