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My Garage/Workshop is Finished!!!

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Docwheelhorse

Hello All,

I ordered an Amish built 20x20 garage/workshop combo back in October and it was delivered and setup today. I can't officially move in with heat and power until AFTER its inspected... but my Nova needed a warm spot for the winter and snuck in. The Wheel Horse Acres sign was made by my father and I thought it looked cool on the front for a photo op. It won't stand up to the weather so it will be hung inside. I can't wait to start turning wrenches on some of the projects that have been honestly neglected around here!

Happy New Year to All!!

Tony

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Zeek

My first car was a 69 Nova SS . . . miss it :crying-yellow:

Nice shop!

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stevasaurus

That is a nice looking shed you have there Doc. Looks like they hauled in both halves and secured them together. Nice clean look. Enjoy..

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AMC RULES

Having witnessed those "acres" first hand, I can attest you do have the projects. :ychain:

I'm so jealous. :eusa-doh: Bet it feels good finally receiving your shop, huh? :icecream:

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Docwheelhorse

Hi--yes I do have several projects :rolleyes: and yes they hauled it as two pieces and put it together..... they did a nice job and locked the floor and beams together with 6" "timber lock" bolts---thats what the package said.... Man it was fun driving the Nova over from the storage spot :auto-layrubber:

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varosd

I had my Dad's 72 Nova with the 225 cu L-6 and "3 on the tree" :D until we converted it to a turbohydromatic. greatback seat. better than my 69 RS Camaro. miss both a lot. oh yes, we should be talking WH here! :rolleyes: Looks great , it's what I want to do here in PA

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massey

It looks good, congratulations. It'll be sweet to work inside.

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JimD

That's a nice shop for sure Doc. I had a '70 Nova, 6 cyl, auto. Loved that car. :)

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Sparky

Nice. Should be able to assemble a tractor a day in there!

Mike........

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HorseFixer

Nice Nice Nice :bow-blue: Nothing like more shop room by the way did I say it was Nice?

~Duke

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hounddoghundzsa

Now for some insulation, drywall and checkered tile on the floor! Great looking building, bud!

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Docwheelhorse

Thanks to All....

This has been along time coming.... I hope everybody has a great New Year and get more 'Horses patched up!

Tony

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Don1977

Real nice shop, do you have another door to get the Wheel Horses out.

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Jake Kuhn

NIce shop And nova! :bow-blue:

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smoreau

Very nice Doc!! I have thought about doing that for some time know, I know you will enjoy that space for years to come.

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Docwheelhorse

HI---if you look in the pic from inside you see sunlight coming from the right.... that is from a 5' wide double door. Thats how the 'Horses are coming in and out. There is also a garage door behind the Nova but the dropoff is too steep to get the car in/out. I'm going to set that up so I can get tractors in or out that way too with the Nova parked up tight against the front door.

Tony

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Ken B

That is a bitchin shop you have there! I have often thought about ordering one of these as well, just have to convince the old lady. Now all ya need to do is outfit it with all the proper decor on the walls and you will be all set! I like the one door arrangement you have, it allows for a little work area on the side where there is no door. I dislike having my tools in the rear of the garage because then I have to always walk to the rear of the garage to get a tool when I need it. Very nice.

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71_Bronco

Looks great... Except that Bowtie :eusa-doh:

I kid, I kid. Looks good, would love to have a work-shop like that. Then I could fit all my horses in one spot. Even my car is a horse, a Ford Pinto, would feel right at home LOL

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rexman72

i need one of those also.my garage has to much stuff in it.

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VinsRJ

Tony that looks like a really cool set up.... wish I had the room for something like that, Congrats!

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Steve B.

That is a great looking shop. The extra door for bringing stuff in and out without moving the car is a great idea. Just need some power and heat and you'll have an awesome man-cave.

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71_Bronco

That is a great looking shop. The extra door for bringing stuff in and out without moving the car is a great idea. Just need some power and heat and you'll have an awesome man-cave.

Agreed. Very good planning with the second door.

Don't forget the most important part though.... The radio LOL

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Coadster32

Nice outfit there Tony. Congrats to you.

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Docwheelhorse

Thanks Again to everybody.... I appreciate the kind words. Tommorow is the inspection and as soon as he's gone I start with the heat etc..... what the inspector doesn't know won't cost me extra taxes or problems! :)

Tony

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