Tony Martyr Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 For the last 35 years I've been putting up with working in cold, damp, untidy garages and keeping my tools in an ever expanding collection of mismatched boxes. Although small, my present garage is weather proof but shared with rubbish, paint tins, the bloody cat - which can't live much longer please God and a collection of footwear. I am currently doing work with an World Rally Car engine builder where you could have open heart sugery on any of their engine benches and I has made me deeply dissatisfied. I owe it to myself to clear the lot out and have a proper fitted set of tool drawers, work top, racks and lights. I think I saw a specialist company at the Motor Sport show last year that sold the component parts but can't find them on the web. Has anybody out there indulged themselves in this way and can recommend a supply company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix.klauser Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 Hi Tony, try www.dura.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Tony. Distressing ain't it. I now have a garage that really is only 400mm wider than the Seven itself. Bl%dy hard work just getting around the car ! I do a bit better in the length dept (ooh err missus) with about 1200mm clear. Cold, damp, yuk. That's why she's tucked away in the CarCoon right now. Must be really fantastic to have those kind of facilities. Dream.............. Clamshell Club Founder Member and stationary engine enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Martyr Posted November 17, 2002 Author Share Posted November 17, 2002 Thankd Felix - exactly what I was looking for I am now determined to get a good epoxy floor covering and a civilised working space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicat Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Just sorted my garage ❗ ❗ Nice new tiled roof - with loft Two pack epoxy grey floor - selling off half price at B & Q Pressure washed the walls and painted white Just finished the kitchen 🤔 Yes a kitchen Have been down to Focus and fitted a kitchen in the garage, 3.0m top to work on, loads of cupboards and even a working sink It is the dogs b******s Whole cost (exclusing the roof) £500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe 90 Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Flat pack kitchen units are pretty good. They hide the cheapest ones on the top shelves etc, but they are fine. I made my own workbench using the thickest worktop and it will support anything. 99,000 miles so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 I need to floor board the loft space and then maybe heat mine. I want some decent plastic flooring but it is not cheap! /Steve My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Hants (North) and Berkshire area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Yup I looked at the 'reassuringly expensive' fitted garge furniture, and then went down Ikea and bought two 800mm base units with beech doors and a 38mm 3m worktop from B&Q warehouse. Total cost, a ton ! More than strong enough to stick the engine on, and once bolted to the wall and the adjustable legs set, totally solid. Bargin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Alicat What did the 2 pack floor come out like? Can you put it over a floor painted with ordinary floor paint? I did mine with single pack floor paint a while ago and although it looks ok its not too good where the jack rolls across it. I will show you my garage if you show me yours! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Am replacing my kitchen starting tomorrow. Anyone who wants the old one, get in quick and call me. Phone number in the AO's page. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 All the garage paint I have tried lifts even with 021 pressure. The slicks have coming off and wrapping around the tyre as you roll it aloing. Arnie's tiled floor was nice but not portable. /Steve My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Hants (North) and Berkshire area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Carpet tiles ! Got a job lot of carpet tiles when the office was being refurbished. Also nice and warm when you're lying on the floor under the car! Neighbours looked at me a bit funny when I was hoovering out the garage prior to the kit being delivered. Nasty brown colour, but hey, they were free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffiths Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Steve, park the car on 4 rubber mats (inexpensive ones that you could use as car floor mats), this solves the problem & looks OK as well Peter 7 Rosina C7 PRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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