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Sillyoldman · 04-18-2010, 10:32 AM

My detached garage is a gravity defying marvel of do it yourselferness. Not even sure if I want to go much into detail of whats wrong with it. Basically it's built using unconventional construction methods. I am having the house appraised next week so I decided to dress it up a little bit. I didn't want to spend much so I bought some fence boards and ripped them for corner trim. The face lift cost me $13.00 bucks and change.

hotrod 80 · 04-18-2010, 10:31 PM

Looks nice . Im in the middle of a interior redo on mine .

67ChevyRedneck · 04-18-2010, 11:05 PM

Looks good Don. I have to figure out how to get a 2nd car in mine...

Is it nice and warm in the winter & cool in the summer?

Sillyoldman · 04-19-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Looks good Don. I have to figure out how to get a 2nd car in mine...

Is it nice and warm in the winter & cool in the summer?

You know what Jesse? My '71 was to be stored in there when we bought the house. I carefully backed her in only to find out that me rtuck is 6" too long. Guess what. So is the '63 & 67.

Restrorob · 04-19-2010, 07:11 AM

Sooo Don, Do a little more unconventional construction and extend the door openings a foot.

Sillyoldman · 04-19-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sooo Don, Do a little more unconventional construction and extend the door openings a foot.

Thought about doing that. The guy poured the door roller channel into the cement

. I understand that the person I bought the house from did some pretty extensive work to get the doors to work. I'll have to snap a couple pics. You guys will be amazed how this thing is built.

67ChevyRedneck · 04-19-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

You know what Jesse? My '71 was to be stored in there when we bought the house. I carefully backed her in only to find out that me rtuck is 6" too long. Guess what. So is the '63 & 67.

What??!!!

Time for a shortie conversion on both

The Buick is as long as a longbed truck? Didn't realize that. My problem is how wide the garage is, it's 24' deep (great!) but only 22' wide (crap!)

Sillyoldman · 04-20-2010, 12:08 AM

Ok. To my shame I'll post some pictures.

Sillyoldman · 04-20-2010, 12:14 AM

Not sure but I think it was a carport first? That one 4x4 post on the middle remined me of the thunder dome. It had eight braces on it top & bottom. I think someone was showing off.

RuralRoute C-30 · 04-20-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

You know what Jesse? My '71 was to be stored in there when we bought the house. I carefully backed her in only to find out that me rtuck is 6" too long. Guess what. So is the '63 & 67.

That being the case, for an additional 6 inches to get the truck inside I'd cut the back of the inside wall of the shed to the height of the top of the tailgate and excavate 12 inches more dirt from that hill then board it up again! Who is going to see it?

That is an "interesting" bit of construction there. As long as it works!

Mark

ERASER5 · 04-20-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RuralRoute C-30

That being the case, for an additional 6 inches to get the truck inside I'd cut the back of the inside wall of the shed to the height of the top of the tailgate and excavate 12 inches more dirt from that hill then board it up again! Who is going to see it?

That is an "interesting" bit of construction there. As long as it works!

Mark

Yes! Excavate! Then we can call you Sillyoldmole!

04-18-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Lipstick on a pig My detached garage is a gravity defying marvel of do it yourselferness. Not even sure if I want to go much into detail of whats wrong with it. Basically it's built using unconventional construction methods. I am having the house appraised next week so I decided to dress it up a little bit. I didn't want to spend much so I bought some fence boards and ripped them for corner trim. The face lift cost me $13.00 bucks and change. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-18-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Lipstick on a pig Looks nice . Im in the middle of a interior redo on mine . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

04-18-2010, 11:05 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Lipstick on a pig Looks good Don. I have to figure out how to get a 2nd car in mine... Is it nice and warm in the winter & cool in the summer? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-19-2010, 07:11 AM	#5
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Lipstick on a pig Sooo Don, Do a little more unconventional construction and extend the door openings a foot. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-20-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Lipstick on a pig Ok. To my shame I'll post some pictures. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-20-2010, 12:14 AM	#9
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Lipstick on a pig Not sure but I think it was a carport first? That one 4x4 post on the middle remined me of the thunder dome. It had eight braces on it top & bottom. I think someone was showing off. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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