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    1. #41
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      Thanks for the suggestions Pt109, and your service to our country!

      As far as the lights, yep, I've already bought 6 of the T8 panel lights and will buy 6 more soon. I'll be doing sort of a wainscot with sheet metal on the lower levels of the wall to protect from sparks. (the black section in my rendering posted above) I've looked at the rotary compressors, whew! The prices were a little scary. Haven't decided for sure yet on that. The spray in foam has crossed my mind. may get a quote, but the draw back is it reduces the ease of any electrical upgrades in the future if everything is run within the walls.



      And for my little helper, She's already excited about building more cars with Dad in the Garage!
      -Mike






    2. #42
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      Beautiful shop! Its coming along nice. Are you making a small room to keep your compressor and mechanicals in?
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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    3. #43
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      Quote Originally Posted by Motown 454 View Post
      Beautiful shop! Its coming along nice. Are you making a small room to keep your compressor and mechanicals in?
      Thanks! No separate room for now, but will be building a partition to help divert the sound from the air compressor and hide it a bit. When we were at PRI, I was looking at the Polar Air Compressors and they have a noise suppression system that brings the operating decibels down to around 60. Don't know if I will go with that, but it was impressive. They had one operating there and you could stand right next to it and have a conversation without yelling. Still doing some research on air compressors, though.
      -Mike





    4. #44
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      Quote Originally Posted by Motown 454 View Post
      Beautiful shop! Its coming along nice. Are you making a small room to keep your compressor and mechanicals in?
      Thanks! No separate room for now, but will be building a partition to help divert the sound from the air compressor and hide it a bit. When we were at PRI, I was looking at the Polar Air Compressors and they have a noise suppression system that brings the operating decibels down to around 60. Don't know if I will go with that, but it was impressive. They had one operating there and you could stand right next to it and have a conversation without yelling. Still doing some research on air compressors, though.
      -Mike





    5. #45
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      Well it's been a while since I've posted any updates due to a couple of weeks of mid-teen temps and no progress on the shop, but we're back at it today with some fantastic weather! Working on electrical now and was great to be able to open up the doors to let some sunshine in. I set all of the outlets at 48" so regardless of where I decide to put work benches, I'll still have easy access to them. Started mounting light panels for the time being, but before next winter we should have a ceiling installed and be fully insulated and heated.
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    6. #46
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      Do yourself a favor, put in more windows. You could put them up high to keep people from seeing in, but there is no substitute for natural light. JMO..

    7. #47
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      It's brighter in there that what the pictures show. I though about putting windows up high on the back walls like you mentioned Tincup, but it was an added expense I decided not to do. I'm sure once i finish the ceiling off in white it will add to the brightness as well.

      I don't have any real exciting pictures to share at the moment. Typical wiring and small detail stuff going on. We'll get back to posting some good progress pictures when something more visual takes place.
      -Mike





    8. #48
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      Very nice shop!


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    9. #49
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      Quote Originally Posted by Josh@ridetech View Post
      Very nice shop!
      Thanks Josh.

      Nothing exciting lately on the progress. Wiring and trim work. Will start posting new pics again soon.
      -Mike





    10. #50
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      Finally back to making progress on the shop. Soffit almost done and ordering siding this week. Getting a quote on the heating system as well.
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    11. #51
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      Heating system................? Mike you know summer is here! JK, Your shop is something I'd sure like to have.

      Carl Wilson
      1968 Camaro - T-56 6 speed - 383 Stroker, 2014 Mustang GT seats. FiTech EFI, Tanks Inc. Tank with Deutschwerks fuel pump.

    12. #52
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      It's coming out nice. Wow I wish I could have a shop with that much room.
      Wayne
      Car FINALLY home !!!!!! lol
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    13. #53
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      Quote Originally Posted by minendrews68 View Post
      Heating system................? Mike you know summer is here! JK, Your shop is something I'd sure like to have.
      We are looking at an overhead radiant heat system, similar to this...

      https://www.reverberray.com/?product=det3-series

      From what I've read, it is the next best thing to in-floor heating.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Motown 454 View Post
      It's coming out nice. Wow I wish I could have a shop with that much room.
      Thanks! It's been a slower process than expected, but coming along.
      -Mike





    14. #54
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      Nice progress on your new shop Mike !


    15. #55
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      Quote Originally Posted by Ron Sutton View Post
      Nice progress on your new shop Mike !

      Thanks Ron! I've been working on building 10" risers as well for measuring up my truck, I'll hopefully be getting that info to you soon.
      -Mike





    16. #56
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      I've been putting up siding and trim when time allows. The quote finally came in for the Radiant heat system. On the home stretch now hopefully.
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    17. #57
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      Finished up this side over the weekend...
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    18. #58
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      I'm really not very fond of your garage.. With that being said, if it were MY garage in MY back yard I might reconsider. Man, I'm envious.

      Carl Wilson
      1968 Camaro - T-56 6 speed - 383 Stroker, 2014 Mustang GT seats. FiTech EFI, Tanks Inc. Tank with Deutschwerks fuel pump.

    19. #59
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      The new air compressor arrived for the shop. Just have to button up some trim and siding on the outside and then we'll get the ceiling finished off, insulate and finish installing the lighting.
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      -Mike





    20. #60
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      Looking good Mike !


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