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Old 05-15-2012, 07:29 AM
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Is 7' wide enough on the OH doors? I drive a 2011 3/4 ton chevy and the extended mirrors make it a tight fit through my 9' wide doors. It's doable but you have to pay attention. I measured mirror to mirror and it's 99". Just something to consider.

For a 9' tall door and a lift you'll want a 12' ceiling so 9x9 doors may not look too bad...


Good lighting is important. I like the skylight idea that Greg Weld did in his shed. Natural light plus ventilation. But if you’re attached to the house then your ceiling will have to be sheet rocked for a fire barrier which could make skylights a little tougher.

I like the lift in the middle bay since you can back out the cars beside it and have a bunch of room to work. But if you're parking your daily drivers there then you may be walking around your work zone every day.

If you haven't already, then check out garage journal.
http://garagejournal.com/forum/


Good luck! Garages/shops are almost as fun to day dream about as hot rods.
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