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ts71281 · 11-13-2003, 06:06 PM

Larry,

Are those naked boobies I see by your toolbox???

:p :p

Joe

moneyguru · 11-13-2003, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by Kid
You have hit on a good subject 70short. When I built my shop just under 2 years ago, I could not find much info. I will suggest 1 idea for heat. Radiant heat!! I instld. it and think it is great. I fired mine up 5 days ago, now I am ready for the cold. My shop is 30X36, (10' ceiling) well insulated and costs about $15 or $20 a month to heat. (I keep it around 66 degrees) One other note, I wish it was bigger, build as big as you can afford, you will use the space. Attached is a couple of pics of the heat system. Total cost was $800.00

I would love to learn more specifics about your heating system.
Where did you get the instructins, etc.

Thanks
Chris

jamis · 11-13-2003, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ts71281
Larry,

Are those naked boobies I see by your toolbox???

Joe

I dont like to get my jeans dirty

Wasted Income · 11-13-2003, 07:28 PM

My newly completed shop. The "small" part is 24x30, and the larger part is 30x36. A 100,000 BTU industrial heater provides warmth for wrenching activities, and it will soon have an office built inside for our company. My dad, brothers and I built it ourselves. This is in addition to the 2 stall attached to the house.

Kid · 11-13-2003, 07:54 PM

moneyguru, A friend did his shop with the radiant heat, so thats where I got the idea. If you type in "radiant heat" on your search engine you will get alot if info... I used 900' of 1/2" "pex" tubing (3, 300' lengths) buried in the concrete. A typical 40 gallon hot water tank, a manifold system made from copper tubing, and a $80.00 dollar recirculating pump made for this type of application. The pump uses only 65 watts. I also insulated the foundation around the outside (2' deep)

jasonrog · 11-14-2003, 02:09 PM

I have also installed radiant heat in my floor. It is the most increddible heat system I have seen. The floor is warm to touch, There is no air movement from fans and is quiet. I use an electric boiler. I do not know how to post a pic, but if someone could let me know how, I will. I LOVE MY HEAT. Las week it was -20 Celcius and walking into the garage was nice. I do not no what the monthly cost will be as I have just got it up and running. I am using a Propylyne Glycol as a heating fluid. It gets way below freezing here and if the power ever went off for an extended period of time, I would be in serious trouble.

Jason

JoetheMobster · 11-14-2003, 11:41 PM

Or you could have something like mine!

Ah well - better than none I guess.

BTW - I bet my "heated floor" was the cheapest - it's called a creeper!! LMFAO!:p

Nelson · 11-15-2003, 12:21 AM

Don't forget about the floor. My friends shop has a ashphalt floor instead of concrete. If he lays a car hood on it's edge, the corners will sink in to the ashphalt. The shop was biult before he moved there!.

**N2TRUX** · 11-15-2003, 01:26 AM

I'm not sure what your budget is, but here's some neat stuff if you have the funds...

Gladiator garage

Or this-

Baldhead cabinets

**N2TRUX** · 11-15-2003, 01:29 AM

And the guys are all correct. Build it as big as you can. I did, and all my stuff still won't fit. I have a 12x16' storage shed behind my garage just for pool chemicals, and lawn tools. All my trucks still won't fit inside...

jasonrog · 11-15-2003, 01:45 AM

Here is my boiler set up.

barn9 · 11-15-2003, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Are those naked boobies I see by your toolbox???

LOL! Randy asked me about that yesterday too. Like I told him, naked boobies help a tool do its' best work. It was either that or "I work better within sight of naked boobies." LOL!!!

There are some pleasures in life, one of which is admiration of the ideal feminine physique, and I admire that attribute in a woman!
When I was 16, I had to keep those pictures hidden, now I put 'em where I damn well please. It's my shop, so anyone that doesn't like it can stay out, hehee!

casey · 11-15-2003, 05:03 AM

look up garage plans on the internet, you'll find lots

Cat Fuzz · 11-15-2003, 02:55 PM

That radiant heat thing is where its at. My neighbor just built a brand new garage and he has it. Nice and warm all winter. Has what jasonrog has, an on-demand water heater.

TEXAS 68 · 11-15-2003, 05:04 PM

Close freinds garage

gabet40 · 11-15-2003, 06:14 PM

so far nobody has mentioned a pit in the floor. for those of us that cant afford the lift or dont have room for it, its a great way to do work underneath comfortably and it can always be covered with boards or something more creative when not in use

jorgensensc · 11-15-2003, 06:25 PM

TEXAS 68,
Wow, You sure that's a garage and not a museum??

TEXAS 68 · 11-15-2003, 06:39 PM

a friend of mine restores 55-57 chevys and we took those before he moved all the tools in, its not that clean now but still looks great. 30x36 with 10' ceilings.

Class of 69 · 11-15-2003, 09:26 PM

I don't know if a pit is lagal anywhere, anymore. I know it isn't around here.

dinnut · 11-15-2003, 09:53 PM

why would they outlaw pits? because people/cars can fall in?

Class of 69 · 11-16-2003, 01:05 AM

Fire hazard too...gas fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bottom of the pit, and then ignite. Also, most people put a drain in the floor, and the EPA frowns on the potential for contaminants to enter the ground water.

11-13-2003, 07:28 PM	#29
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	My newly completed shop. The "small" part is 24x30, and the larger part is 30x36. A 100,000 BTU industrial heater provides warmth for wrenching activities, and it will soon have an office built inside for our company. My dad, brothers and I built it ourselves. This is in addition to the 2 stall attached to the house. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

11-13-2003, 07:54 PM	#30
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	moneyguru, A friend did his shop with the radiant heat, so thats where I got the idea. If you type in "radiant heat" on your search engine you will get alot if info... I used 900' of 1/2" "pex" tubing (3, 300' lengths) buried in the concrete. A typical 40 gallon hot water tank, a manifold system made from copper tubing, and a $80.00 dollar recirculating pump made for this type of application. The pump uses only 65 watts. I also insulated the foundation around the outside (2' deep) __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

11-14-2003, 11:41 PM	#32
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Or you could have something like mine! Ah well - better than none I guess. BTW - I bet my "heated floor" was the cheapest - it's called a creeper!! LMFAO!:p Attached Images __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

11-15-2003, 12:21 AM	#33
Nelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: cambridge,ont,canada Posts: 128	Don't forget about the floor. My friends shop has a ashphalt floor instead of concrete. If he lays a car hood on it's edge, the corners will sink in to the ashphalt. The shop was biult before he moved there!. __________________ Nelson 1970 C10 350 Auto. A/C not Working

11-15-2003, 01:26 AM	#34
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I'm not sure what your budget is, but here's some neat stuff if you have the funds... Gladiator garage Or this- Baldhead cabinets __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-13-2003, 06:06 PM	#26
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Larry, Are those naked boobies I see by your toolbox??? :p :p Joe

11-14-2003, 02:09 PM	#31
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	I have also installed radiant heat in my floor. It is the most increddible heat system I have seen. The floor is warm to touch, There is no air movement from fans and is quiet. I use an electric boiler. I do not know how to post a pic, but if someone could let me know how, I will. I LOVE MY HEAT. Las week it was -20 Celcius and walking into the garage was nice. I do not no what the monthly cost will be as I have just got it up and running. I am using a Propylyne Glycol as a heating fluid. It gets way below freezing here and if the power ever went off for an extended period of time, I would be in serious trouble. Jason

11-15-2003, 01:29 AM	#35
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	And the guys are all correct. Build it as big as you can. I did, and all my stuff still won't fit. I have a 12x16' storage shed behind my garage just for pool chemicals, and lawn tools. All my trucks still won't fit inside... Attached Images

11-15-2003, 01:45 AM	#36
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	Here is my boiler set up. Attached Images

11-15-2003, 05:03 AM	#38
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	look up garage plans on the internet, you'll find lots

11-15-2003, 02:55 PM	#39
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	That radiant heat thing is where its at. My neighbor just built a brand new garage and he has it. Nice and warm all winter. Has what jasonrog has, an on-demand water heater.

11-15-2003, 05:04 PM	#40
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Close freinds garage Attached Images __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

11-15-2003, 06:14 PM	#41
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	so far nobody has mentioned a pit in the floor. for those of us that cant afford the lift or dont have room for it, its a great way to do work underneath comfortably and it can always be covered with boards or something more creative when not in use __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

11-15-2003, 06:25 PM	#42
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	TEXAS 68, Wow, You sure that's a garage and not a museum?? __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-15-2003, 06:39 PM	#43
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	a friend of mine restores 55-57 chevys and we took those before he moved all the tools in, its not that clean now but still looks great. 30x36 with 10' ceilings. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.



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11-15-2003, 09:26 PM	#44
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I don't know if a pit is lagal anywhere, anymore. I know it isn't around here. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-15-2003, 09:53 PM	#45
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	why would they outlaw pits? because people/cars can fall in? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-16-2003, 01:05 AM	#46
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Fire hazard too...gas fumes are heavier than air and will collect in the bottom of the pit, and then ignite. Also, most people put a drain in the floor, and the EPA frowns on the potential for contaminants to enter the ground water. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

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