I have limited storage for my car detailing stuff in my carport closet. For years this was the best I thought I could do:


I already was experimenting here with bringing the water line into the closet instead of wheeling the CR Spotless out every time and hooking it up to the spigot in the courtyard behind the back wall



This is where the CR spotless normally lived.

Then I'd had enough. Partially because leaves blow under the door and under the rack and it's a pain cleaning them out.

Step 1: Everything must come out, including the plywood nailed to the studs. I also replaced the electric outlet because only half of it worked. Lots of profanity involved with that but I eventually figured it out without electrocuting myself or burning the house down.



Step 2: Do all your construction as close to your expensive cars as possible. Kidding...I moved the cars.



Step 3: Installed Gladiator gear wall



Step 4: Mount the CR Spotless using the wall plate I ordered from them


You may noticed that I got the order wrong. I wall mounted the CR Spotless then realized I couldn't demo the plywood beside it, so I uninstalled it. Profanity also involved.

Step 5: Stuff goes back in






Still need to decide whether or not the pressure hose & reel stay on the floor (actually works well down there) or get's mounted on the wall.

So that's it. Well except that I also painted the inside walls because they were just 20 years of gross.

Hopefully you enjoyed this project, I know did.

Next Step: The permit to enclose the car port may be approved late this week (~2-3 month process here in Atlanta). Then maybe 15 minutes after I detail my car in the spring I won't have (as much) pollen on it

 

Nice work & beautiful cars!

 

Beautiful!
Carport envy!

 

Love it. Would love to see more garages on Rennlist.

 

Don't know if you are being serious or not, there are a bunch of RL garage threads. A lot will give you garages envy.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1196...-s-garage.html

 

Oh, not sarcastic. I think I even looked at that thread and just forgot!

 

I’ve spent way too much time on those threads. And also spent way too much time calculating how many years I’d push out retirement by getting a modern house with a decent garage (answer = 5 years).

 

I was being sincere with "carport envy" as my profile picture speaks for itself

 

I’ve seen people put up these things that look like ship sails to at least provide some protection. Is that an option?

https://pin.it/1D5bVWK

 

I am blocked because our house was built in 1863 and there are regulations on covered structures in the old part of the city. I am very lucky to have a driveway. Until recently, it wasn't an issue as I kept the Targa in my warehouse. The pressure is on for me to push city hall! I will get there.

FYI it is -13C today (8F) and blowing a gale... which is why I haven't changed my profile picture in months. I really need a garage that can handle a heavy snow load. Thank you for the sun shade idea. They are stronger than they look.