bball7754 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 (edited) When we moved into our current home 15 years ago, our garage looked like this: Yes, that is indeed a pool directly in front of the garage. One of the previous owners had installed it in 1967. Vehicular access was restricted to amphibious craft and/or required a bridge. We did some renovations and created our version of a pool house about 10+ years ago, resulting in: The Seven has, obviously, been living elsewhere. The combination of the pool not being used much, it needing some serious work, the Seven, etc., resulted in the decision to rip out the pool and renovate the garage. Work started in August, and finally finished up around the holidays (and if that seems too long, it was – don't ask). So, I finally moved the Seven into it's renovated home this past Saturday: My trailer lives in the carport in front of the Mini. I changed the oil, synced the carbs, and checked the timing in preparation for an upcoming track day – all in the garage. Steve Edited January 21, 2013 by bball7754 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It looks great Steve. That had to be a big job. The garage lookes pretty deep too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice. Looks like you have a great start to a very nice man cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very Nice Steve.:seeya: Looks like you've been polishing too. :drool: Hope to see you again this year. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breezy7 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Looks great and will be more enjoyable place to work than your previous setup. I was in your neighborhood Saturday but didn't want to drop in unannounced, wish I would have now. Seems like a few more cars and beer coolers would fit in front of the garage for a christening. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMauel Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 WOW! That is BEAUTIFUL. Best reason for NOT having a pool I have seen to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice man cave !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Fantastic! My Seven (and me!) are envious. Building a nice, work friendly garage is on my bucket list. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for all the positive feedback. For the most part, it turned out much better than originally imagined. To get there, it did require a few upgrades to the original bid and plans. Jerry - Don't think it's real deep. Interior is 20' x 20' - probably just the angle of the photo, plus it is a Seven after all. Tom - No polishing since you last saw the car. And definitely am planning on making the trip to NJ again. Likely to be in June again? Mike - Can't believe you didn't stop by! Unannounced is never an issue. Could have used your help with the timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Aesome! Big thumbs up for south AR. Absolutely a functional work of art! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I really like the garage transformation. It looks like it deserves a thread of its own. Have you posted on GarageJournal.com before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Very nice! My wife has given md s birthday present of a garage refurb. Yes, really! An is nice new floor with sparkles, fresh paint and fitted cabinets, workbench etc. No. I can't believe it either! I will post before and after pics for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Sorry for the poor smelling, crap tryping on the iPhony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ya shudda just put in a draw bridge over the pool Steve, the ultimate security system:). I am actually profoundly jealous, it looks wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Duane - I am a member of GarageJournal, but have never posted. Maybe I will. Stig - Sounds like a keeper. My wife has also been supportive. She actually used the pool quite a bit, but I think she got tired of me complaining about not having a garage. And she's getting a quilting room out of this. Mike - We considered a tunnel, but thought it might be a bit ostentatious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think your garage would make for a great read. I am excited to see what else you may have planned for it as well. If you decide to post there, be sure to copy the link here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.moore Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) That would be the detached garage of my dreams! Very nice work. Edited January 26, 2013 by a.moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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