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Charger finally has a new home. Pics of my new garage!

Started by mopar_nut_440_6, October 07, 2009, 10:29:26 PM

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mopar_nut_440_6

October 07, 2009, 10:29:26 PM
Well I finally have my new garage almost completed and the Charger is now moved in. I can finally finish the final prep and get paint on Charger.

My friends have been calling it the "Dodge Mahal". I like that name and may make a sign !

I wired the shop for cable, internet and surround sound. Installed lights in the attic on a switch and built storage shelves for hiding crap. 2 - 40 amp 220 plugs, tons of 20 amp plugs, track lighting for the dart board and TV, pot lights on a dimmer for parties and a high CFM exhaust fan. Heat is provided by a 45000 BTU radiant heater. Painting took a while as I used 5 colors and also taped and painted a 68 RT bumblebee stripe to separate the light and dark gray colors used on the side and front wall. I added raised sec tions on teh rear wall to accent it and break it up. I am very happy with the results. It is not a huge shop but it is going to be a nice area to work. Fortunately I have a second garage on m house so I will be able to keep only the tools I require in the shop and keep it clean and tidy. I am still in the clean up mode so it is a mess right now but within a couple of weeks it should be clean which will be nice as I have been working some long hours trying to beat winter!

I still need to:

Install molding on the bottom of the walls to floor. I am using 6 inch light gray rubber so it will be easy to clean and repel water.
Trim the door and attic access.
Wire in compressor and run hard lines.
I have ordered a formed 3/16 inch steel top for the bench.
Finish the stripes on the dart board.
Purchase and install my surround sound and big screen TV.
Build a bar and purchase some shop stools and perhaps a leather couch.

Here are some pics.
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar_nut_440_6

#1
October 07, 2009, 10:30:24 PM
More pics
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar_nut_440_6

#2
October 07, 2009, 10:31:02 PM
Last one
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Charger440RDN

#3
October 07, 2009, 10:43:33 PM
Nice!! Awsome garage!  :2thumbs:  :cheers: :cheers:

vancamp

#4
October 07, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
sweet really like the 68 stripe around the wall

69bronzeT5

#5
October 08, 2009, 02:09:55 AM
That's an awesome shop James! I'm on my way over! :lol: Seriously though, next time I'm in 100 Mile I'll have to make the drive up to P.G :yesnod:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

tan top

#6
October 08, 2009, 03:12:30 AM
thats a nice garage  :coolgleamA:   :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Hemidog

#7
October 08, 2009, 05:36:42 AM
Quote from: vancamp on October 07, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
sweet really like the 68 stripe around the wall

:iagree: genius!

Bremer

#8
October 08, 2009, 07:47:29 AM
I was wondering how big the garage is? 

mopar_nut_440_6

#9
October 08, 2009, 10:11:07 AM
Quote from: tan top on October 08, 2009, 03:12:30 AM
thats a nice garage  :coolgleamA:   :2thumbs:

My door is always open Cody. Just make sure I am not in the middle of a big project or you may not be allowed to leave!  :smilielol: :smilielol:
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar_nut_440_6

#10
October 08, 2009, 10:14:00 AM
Quote from: Bremer on October 08, 2009, 07:47:29 AM
I was wondering how big the garage is? 

It is not very big. 26x26 with a 9 ft ceiling. When I purchased the house it was only a 20 year old post and beam 3 bay carport but I needed another shop so with a bit, ok a lot, of work I was able to do the necessary work to make it into a garage.

Here is where I started!

1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

69bronzeT5

#11
October 08, 2009, 10:32:45 AM
Quote from: mopar_nut_440_6 on October 08, 2009, 10:11:07 AM
Quote from: tan top on October 08, 2009, 03:12:30 AM
thats a nice garage  :coolgleamA:   :2thumbs:

My door is always open Cody. Just make sure I am not in the middle of a big project or you may not be allowed to leave!  :smilielol: :smilielol:

:cheers: :2thumbs:
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

LoneStar Mopar

#12
October 08, 2009, 09:05:00 PM
Very nice garage! I can't wait until I have the money to build my own shop.

chargermick

#13
October 09, 2009, 06:14:05 PM
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am going to install a gas heater before the snow flies. I'm going back and forth between a standard gas furnace or a radiant heater.  How is that radiant heater working for you?     Thanks.

Back N Black

#14
October 09, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Wow! awesome shop, is the stripe painted or a decal?

TexasStroker

#15
October 09, 2009, 09:50:03 PM
Looks great!
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mopar_nut_440_6

#16
October 10, 2009, 09:31:50 PM
Quote from: chargermick on October 09, 2009, 06:14:05 PM
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I am going to install a gas heater before the snow flies. I'm going back and forth between a standard gas furnace or a radiant heater.  How is that radiant heater working for you?     Thanks.

It is really nice. Efficient and heats up quickly. My last garage had a small forced air unit and this is much better.
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar_nut_440_6

#17
October 10, 2009, 09:35:44 PM
Quote from: Back N Black on October 09, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Wow! awesome shop, is the stripe painted or a decal?

I painted the stripe. A friend of mine came over and we shot elevations using a transit and made it the same size as a 68 RT stipe. Painting did not take too long but the marking and masking took three hours.
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar73

#18
October 11, 2009, 10:13:30 PM
sweeeeeeet :2thumbs:

FlatbackFanatic

#19
October 11, 2009, 11:19:19 PM
Very Nice!!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: You almost don't want to get it dirty. :lol:
Flatback Fanatic, Kurt  , MN

PocketThunder

#20
October 12, 2009, 09:57:56 AM
Quote from: FlatbackFanatic on October 11, 2009, 11:19:19 PM
Very Nice!!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: You almost don't want to get it dirty. :lol:

Thats what i was thinking!

I just finished up my 26x26 shop this weekend and its plenty big for one car for now.   :yesnod:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

GPULLER

#21
October 12, 2009, 10:43:53 AM

Quote from: PocketThunder on October 12, 2009, 09:57:56 AM

I just finished up my 26x26 shop this weekend and its plenty big for one car for now.   :yesnod:

Pictures?

PocketThunder

#22
October 12, 2009, 11:57:50 AM
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

hemi68charger

#23
October 12, 2009, 12:40:38 PM
Looking great.. Like the track-lighting........  :2thumbs:

Troy
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

mopar_nut_440_6

#24
October 18, 2009, 08:36:37 PM
Ok, the new steel bench top is in and the pics are up and things are organized and clean. No TV or surround yet as I have run out of money, or should I say credit!

I put up a pic of a phony 42 inch TV to test fit it and also picked up a couple leather couches as the bar was not going to be comfortable enough!

Now time to get back on the car!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude
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