The future Z cave

[mally002]

After years of going back and forth I finally decided to build the Z cave. A detached 24x24 garage with a loft area. My wife is actually excited that she gets her garage back before winter.

I also just purchased an original owner 1973 240Z that I will be picking up on Thursday, so the garage is perfect timing. I'll post some pictures of the Z when I get it home, and more of the "cave" when it's finished. The Z will need lots of TLC........

[geezer]

Sweet! Have you done the math? How many Z's fit in 24x24?:laugh:

[mally002]

Sweet! Have you done the math? How many Z's fit in 24x24?:laugh:

, it's so funny you asked, I actually test fitted the 356, TR6 and my 240 and will have plenty of room for the upcoming 73. 5 can be done but with unique jacking and moving.

I do need a sign that says "No SUV's allowed"..........:laugh:

[xray]

(cough cough) 4-post lift (cough cough)

[Carl Beck]

Hi mally002:

Looks like the construction is coming along quickly... Now is the time to build!!

Tell us about the "loft area" - - does that mean you'll have enough height outside the loft to put a four post lift in? Sure wish I had made my garage with 14' high walls, instead of the usual 8'. I just didn't realize how inexpensive four post lifts would become...

keep the pictures coming...

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Carl Beck]

Sweet! Have you done the math? How many Z's fit in 24x24?:laugh:

Hi Ron:

Actually qw know it's not the math - - - the answer is: 2 Z's plus all the other junk that it takes to refresh one...

Work Bench

Parts Cleaner

Compressor and Air hoses

Package Racking to hold the parts

Tool Chest + roll around tool cart

Torch Set

Pressure Washer & Steam Cleaner

Shop Vac

Small Parts Storage Ben

Engine Stands

Engine Lift

Jack Stands

Jacks - at least two

Car Washing & Detailing Stuff - buckets etc.

Lets see - what else am I squeezing between, triping over or having to move around?? Oh yes - a couple of cars:tapemouth

If I could just put a 24x24 addition on this garage, I might have some room to workROFL

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Sailor Bob]

24 X 24 sounds like a good size, but the word is "it will never be big enough" and with the inventory you have - it will be a squeeze even with creative parking. I built a 24 X 16 3 years ago and it definately shrunk over the past couple of years - I gutted it today to fit in a second car and it will be tight, but I don't have a garage for my other gear.

I am looking forward to seeing your new car pictures as well.

[bigoak]

How many Z's can fit in a 24x24 space???

Z length: 163 in (13.6 ft)

Z width: 64 in (5.3 ft)

Z area: 72 sq ft.

Garage area: 576 sq ft.

Garage area / Z area: 8

You can fit 8 Z's in a 24 x 24 garage...you can get a tarp for 356 and TR6...

(He didn't give the roof height...otherwise we could have stacked em up...)

Welcome to the big garage club!

[Oiluj]

Sweet!

[280~Master]

Looks great and wish I had room for one of those. So you built this by yourself?

[tibZ]

I'm jealous, mine's in a shed!

Looks awesome, enjoy.

[mally002]

Looks great and wish I had room for one of those. So you built this by yourself?

I'm actually using a contractor, but he is a close friend and I'm part time cheap labor.

The post lift is still in the plans but not 100% The ceiling height is 9 feet except on one side where we left it open to the loft, that would be where the lift goes. I've looked at several lifts including the mobile version that gets you 48 to 53 inches in the air. Does anyone have any experience with this version?

Of course this morning we were going to set the trusses and put on the roof but Trpoical Storm Faye is dumping buckets of rain, so we may have to wait.

I'll throw up some pictures on Friday.