GlengarryGR

I lived in Silver Spring,MD for past 13 years but just moved to Alpharetta GA 10 months ago. And there is a good chance I'll be relocating Bloomington, IL in a month for job offer.

GlengarryGR

Pics on next post: about the doors
GARAGE DOORS
Ok...I should start another post for these garage doors but hell I made them about 8 years ago. Very easy if you have a good table saw (cast iron table/wings). I drew the plans myself if anyone would like them pm me. No nails, all mortise and tenon & rabbit cuts. What made this a 3-weekend build was to order the wood planks in tongue and groove so I only had to fab the frame wood. Wrought iron purchased on web cheap. Western Red Cedar was not expensive and is used due to it's light weight, no warping at all over time, and has natural pesticides. Originally stained; hung them and the home looked like I was ready to host a Medieval Manor meal for the neighbors....so I painted them white.

Someone would charge about $10k for custom built 2-door garage. I had 4-doors there...and I built them for about $900 for wood plus openers $500 and about !150 for hardware . Had a blast doing it too. Yes they do open "barn style" - and I installed standard gate openers so they could open with a button. After we put in new hardwood floors inside the house...I paid the installer $1700 to put the 35-year old oak that was to be thrown out inside the garage...sanded...then put 7 coats of poly on it. I later knocked out the 9ft roof to expose the A-Frame (reinforced it) to be able to have the height to install a storage lift.

About Western Red Cedar
Naturally Weather and Pest Repellant
Western Red Cedar’s natural resistance to decay, moisture, and insect damage has made it the premier material for both interior and exterior home use. Cedar fibers in the heartwood contain natural preservatives that are toxic to decay-causing fungi. Properly finished, Western Red Cedar will last for decades in even the harshest of environments. These characteristics make it the ideal choice for a surface exposed to sun, rain, heat, and cold year round.

Strongest Among Softwood Species
Western Red Cedar has twice the stability of the most commonly used softwoods. It lies flat, stays straight, and holds fasteners tightly. Western Red Cedar produces long, lightweight lengths of timber with a fine straight grain and uniform texture that make it easy to cut, saw, and nail with common tools.

GlengarryGR

Here are the photos of the garage doors I made after getting quotes that were way too high:

Dr. Ferdinand

Awesome DIY work, wow, came out better than likely any 'professional' would've done!

QQ on your 4-post lift - what brand is it, and did you need to have a minimum (e.g. 5") floor thickness for it? Something I need to look into soon! TIA

GlengarryGR

Here is the Cayman less the cheesy wheels and red things on the side mirrors. I thought this was a great set up with the blue film on the headlights. Sold when I had two sons...need for back seat prompted me to get the first 993.

GlengarryGR

There are a myriad of brands that all come from a few factories in China for about $1800 on eBay...just search car lift storage. It does come with 3 pans including one w/oil drain plug. The quality is pretty good and has lasted all these years. I decided to get one after a friend (who has 3) said he had no issues with his for 11 years. The quality is not as good as say...the Back Yard Buddy at well over $5k, but good enough. My floors were 5" thick. One big decision is the 4-post vs. the style with arms to lift car up so you can work on tires easily. When I swap tires for say...an autocross event....I need to put the jack on one of the ramps. But the 4-post comes with wheel casters and I've wheeled that thing around with two P-cars on it. It weights just under a ton and you will need a good buddy to help install. Took me and a friend an entire day. Finally, I'll have to say this was one upgrade to my house that fetched a lot of the investment back. The buyer of that house I sold last year love the garage and was the reason he picked mine over others (he said). Just a little advice to help wifey buy-in if you decide to invest in a man cave...mine was only 24X24 but fit my budget.

CHJ

From a 45 year amature furniture maker, congratulations on a Marvelous job!

Chuck

Grapeape

Those doors look great and the garage set up I want as a second away from the grease and sparks flying from grinder and spray paint. Did you consider keeping the doors natural wood color with oil or clear top coat?

GlengarryGR

Thanks Chuck. Would you believe all my wood-working skills came from high school? I'm 55. LOL

GlengarryGR

I did consider that Grapeape; and since the home needed new siding I was going to keep the doors natural (or stained) and get coffee colored siding. In the end, the white home "fit" this old 70s community better. It was a sin to paint them white but I really had too. Even if I went with the brown family siding, I think the natural color would not look as good. Stain brings out the wood grain.....

Foxman

Hey Glengarry PM'd you.

simpsoap

Those doors are just absolutely gorgeous. WOW. I'm very impressed!

-Andy

MJBird993

No, it was a mistake in that I never really cared for the car. It lacked character. Oh, and yes, I lost a bundle on it too, but that was just icing.

I haven't been doing it nearly as long as Chuck, but congrats as well, the doors look great. Thanks for posting more pics.

And I love the reclaimed floors in the garage!

cobalt

They are still out there. I am seriously close to pulling the trigger on a 96 cab with 41k miles full records, maintenance up to date and original but tired paint for $35k PPI shows all it needs is a new top and some TLC. I figure about $4k for the top so all in for $39k. Just have to figure out where to keep it.

BTW GlengarryGR I love the doors you are true craftsman

ilko

Cabs' values are lower than coupes. And as you said, the car needs work.