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Oct 25, 2011 20:57:48 GMT
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I numbered each panel, photographed and made a drawing in my book for safe measure! But basically there are two sizes of panel, long and heavy or short wide and very very heavy especially when you get to the top one! [I'm g][/img] Logistics next, the last one we took down we used two transits and two trailers one making two trips and probably well over weight! A 7.5 ton lorry was needed with a tail lift! After some scarey online quotes of around £350 for a weekend I found the local Ford Dealer with an online weekend special for £100! 5 Favours were called in with a promise of a full english for starters! You cant work hard on an empty stomach! Off we set with the lorry and Father in Laws VW Lt35 LWB and my car trailer for the lighter materials. The dads set to dismantling the shed with boys on the garage. Having easy access made the job much simpler. As we disembled the garage I could back the lorry in and under the structure to save our legs and using the tail lift was a god send. I also took two sack carts. Memories of the last one were we had practically no access a steep drive and a twenty metre walk, no sack trucks and nobody wearing gloves apart from me were still fresh in my mind!
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If you struggle locally Ebay sell it. Try a Motor Factors. Or failing that find someone who works for the local council or Highways Agency yard and get some borrowed!
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Oct 24, 2011 21:55:01 GMT
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I asked the vendor what he was doing with the shed behind the garage? 'Probably knock it down and set fire to it?' Hang on...out comes the tape measure... I think I can make some use of that if you want me to take it off your hands? Sweet! 14ft wide and 20ft deep. All bolt together panels using 4x2s and ply wood exterior, Rsj running through the middle of the roof the roof just clips on. Needs a new floor but hey! I'm thinking games room? Always wanted a pool table at home.
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Last Edit: Oct 24, 2011 21:56:31 GMT by ashley115s
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Oct 24, 2011 21:41:53 GMT
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Ive got two race cars and have left them at Mum and Dads house for years much to their neighbours displeasure and something had to be done! Also having a young family time is tight so facilites at home were the only way forward. First thing I did was go and have a look at what i'd let myself in for! I took a camera and a notebook and made plans. I helped a friend take one down a couple of years before so I knew how hard it was and how to make it easier. The weekend after Dad and I stripped the garage of all electrics and removed the fragile roof (beat it off with a hammer!). I also salvaged any shelving and workbenches I wanted to keep and took them home in the van and on the trailer. This left an empty shell to remove.
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Last Edit: Oct 24, 2011 21:48:29 GMT by ashley115s
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Oct 24, 2011 21:08:01 GMT
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Ok I'm new to this so be patient! I've been hiding on here for years and this website has inspired me many projects. To be fair its mainly the Grizz's fault! I love what he does and how he does it! Also the way most people on here like the recycling attitude to life. I always wanted a double garage since I was a kid. Affording one, well thats another matter! I knew the only way would be a second hand concrete panel one. After many failed bids on Ebay one turned up trumps, good size, good price, good location! 8m x 5m, £500 and only 36 miles away! Heres the story...( now how on earth do I put photos on here?) [img src="http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/ashley115s/IMG_6409.jpg" ][/img]
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Oct 24, 2011 20:55:59 GMT
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TFR Traffic Film Remover. Or truck wash as most people refer to it. Used it on green caravan I acquired once and it looked like new in about ten minutes! My mum was gutted she had spent ages using all sorts of chemicals on her old caravan and it never looked half as good mine! don't use it on you car though. It makes the paint dull.
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May 23, 2010 22:17:38 GMT
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I live for Sunday nights just so I can read these updates! The pods looking great and although I'm pleased its nearing completion I'm also sad! What am I going to do? Grizz your an inspiration and its also your fault ive become addicted to the garage journal! Your a Legend.
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Jul 31, 2007 17:14:41 GMT
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Surely one of the best cars on here? I had one with the usual best intentions but alas, it never made it! But I do have 2 Starlet race cars!!! One with a very similar spec 5k 1500 motor with the bigger kent 254 cam! I think the last time it was on the rollers it made between 108-110 at the wheels but it goes straight to 100 from 4000rpm and stays there till 8000rpm and only drops off to the 90's. Easily revs to over 9000rpm. Hurts my ears tho! Mine has an electronic ignition out of the liteace van that the engine comes out of. All you need is the ignition pack and the electric dizzy. Still available from Toyota I guess or just wait for a van on ebay? 125 nice and driveable on the road tho, had a 126 in a starlet on the road and it was tame yet wild enough for everyday and over30k miles. My mates had a 254 in it and was just nasty!
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Oct 20, 2007 11:33:37 GMT
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I'm sure i've got a set of side windows in the garage. Whats your offer? Save me putting em on the bay!
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