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did you install the Hi-Lift door openers yourself or have someone come do them?
I installed a jackshaft opener myself, not too hard. Most time consuming part was running the wires. When I wanted the high lift conversion tracks done I call the company the installed the original doors. About $500 each for three doors and about an hour a door for 2 men. They did one side at a time leaving the door leaves in place. I will do the openers myself. All new rails were required and new springs, jackshaft, pulleys, cables. Better him figure it all out than me.
Well, i got tied up at the office and wasnt able to be home for the concrete prep - but here is a picture of the base layer and the flakes we chose. Top/clear coat goes on later this week.
Finally, got most of my garage done. Still have to do some baseboards, replace the side door and a small box under the window. Thanks to RobMyPro for the advice on various things and to whomever posted the Porsche photo that turned me on to Aaron Miletich photography. Love his work, photos don't do it justice.
Old barn style garage with the following.
Floor: RaceDeck
Cabinets: NewAge
Photos: Aaron Miletich
Peter, the garage looks absolutely stunning! Beautiful work!
I have no clue how all of you have such neat and spotless garages with NOTHING IN THEM!! I have so much stuff - tools, parts, wood pieces, misc things, etc. that even with all our cabinets, there's still stuff around. AND we have a shed for all our outdoor tools!!
In my case, the key is a "crap room": You see that white door at the far end on the right behind the Corvette? That leads to a room that is 10' x 30', lined with industrial shelving units. So much crap in there you could start two more garages. It allows the illusion that I keep things tidy... as long as you don't go back there! The white door on the left is the garage bathroom and shower, so when my wife decides I AM the crap to be stored, I can stay down there, too.
Love the variety of cars you have. Nice Skippy plaque on the wall too.
Thanks, I raced the Skip Barber Series on the West Coast for a couple years. Some really good drivers went through that program (me not being one of them), and some great instructors led by Randy Buck.
Originally Posted by bronson7
^^^Why live in the house when you have everything you need there.
It's funny - that's what my wife says!! It's a perfect place for poker nights. Except sometimes my friends won't leave. ;-)
Originally Posted by CAlexio
Is that a fisker??
Yes, my Karma on the right, VIN #00007, which is my DD (and one of the most dependable cars I've ever owned). And the one and only Fisker Latigo, #001 in the middle.
Originally Posted by R.Deacon
the DTS (Dye To Sample ) towels nice touch in the John
LOL - they work in a black race-themed bathroom...matches the color of the plaque above it which holds a piece of the racetrack from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, signed by Mario, Michael, and Marco Andretti.
And speaking of garages, my wife and I just did a trip down the California central coast. Had a short stop at a place called the Mendenhall Museum - a great little stop off Hwy 101 in Buellton near wine country between Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara. If you are ever driving by that area, this funky place is worth a quick stop - this guy ran a filling station and tow truck service for 50 years or so and also ran in land speed racing for years and he and his family collected automobile for generations. This place is a block from the "Andersen's Pea Soup" restaurant you always see signs for as you travel this Highway.
04-25-2016, 12:37 PM
