Russ I have a 30+' x 25' garage I'm building my 68 camaro in, but in addition I built a 150 sq. ft. shed that I use for garden tools and car parts to help keep the garage clean...also my 60 gallon air compressor is back there and piped in to the garage...this again saves space and helps a ton on noise!
I agree with Chris, check to see what the largest building you can fit on your property first, then see what your pocket book has to say about that. I personally would think anything under 20'x20' would be real tight and even that would be tight at times. Try to utilize the rafter space as much as possible for storage...building a room (2nd story) above the garage for parts would always be a huge help...and it's always more cost effective to go up than to build a larger foot print!
As for needed tools, of the top of my head you will need:
60 gallon (or larger) air compressor and tools (cut-off tool, DA, grinder,drill,etc.)
drill press
car dollys are nice
jack stands
general mech. tools
welder?
6" disc sander (for metal work, brackets)
engine stand
Well there's a few, but it really depends on what all you plan on doing your self and what the budget allows...for example a plasma cutter is nice but not nessary....
Hope this helps!!
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Tony
'68 Camaro
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