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oo-er missus, thats a tight fit #1133606
21/11/2010 19:25
21/11/2010 19:25
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It's taken me only a mere 5 weekends solid to extend the garage that was just 150mm too short. But finally after blood sweat and tears its finished - stealing the 150mm from the kitchen.

I cut the red tape and had the grand unveiling - shoehorning the coupe inside with only just a few inches to spare. The wife is more convinced more strongly than ever that my OCD is getting worse and even I'm having to concede that she might just have a point. In my defence though, after reading the shocking number incidents of mindless vandalism being inflicted to coupes on this site, no one could blame me for taking 150mm of her (I mean our) kitchen - as it was only a matter of time before my car got done (esp. around where I live) so I'm relieved I've finally finished it and tucked the car away. :)Now I can lay awake at night worrying about relative humidity levels and rust instead rolleyes


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(those plates will get me in trouble one day)

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any excuse to put up coupe pics.:

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p.s. I don't care about the OCD alegation, so I bought a humitiy meter from Maplin for a fiver - does anyone know what max should be to avoid the tinworm?

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: cyborg7] #1133612
21/11/2010 19:33
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Now that is TIGHT!

You are either very slim or you use the sunroof to get in and out!

I would definitely put nice soft carpet on the walls on every side.

Nice Coupe! thumb

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133616
21/11/2010 19:37
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In the coupe.
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Nice work there mate.Could you not have stuck 12 inches on the front though ?
Get some good ventilation in there and you should be ok.



Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133620
21/11/2010 19:39
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Top Job! blabla

Tight indeed!, a front bumper shaped bulge in the garage door would've worked smile

Looking at this, maybe my garage isn't so small, was figuring the exit strategy too... ski hatch?

Good victory for the guys, I mean all we need is a microwave and a tidy set of wheels for goodness sakes!

Oh some carpet underneath will help too.

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: magooagain] #1133622
21/11/2010 19:41
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Just noticed, no sunroof.

Cyborg please tell me your secret as to being so slim! laugh

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133632
21/11/2010 19:57
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How do you get in and out of it? osmosis?

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133664
21/11/2010 20:44
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Some kind of worm hole?

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133666
21/11/2010 20:45
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As said above. Definitely invest in some carpent tiles, or foam rubber on the nearest parts of the garage to the car. Plus where the doors open.

Just one small mistake and the carpent/foam rubber will protect your pride and joy.

I'm guessing it's a "flintstones hole in the floor" you use to exit the vehicle through?

:-)

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133674
21/11/2010 21:09
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Originally Posted by samsite999
How do you get in and out of it? osmosis?


I actually Lol'd.


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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: gj88] #1133677
21/11/2010 21:20
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The trick is to dislocate each shoulder.:D

I've just remeasured the wall - door dim. to check and on the drivers side door it's exactly 345mm away so getting out is as hard as it looks. Xmas is cancelled as just tipping over 13 stone dead is going to be the limit.

Glad you like it - it was hard work. A trip to the carpet shop beckons...

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: cyborg7] #1133679
21/11/2010 21:24
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Originally Posted by cyborg7
The trick is to dislocate each shoulder.:D


Lethal Weapon 5 in cinemas this Friday.

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: cyborg7] #1133680
21/11/2010 21:27
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Just leave the handbrake off and push the car out if you break that 13 stone barrier laugh

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133705
21/11/2010 22:43
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Looks like you could have a side door to line up where you would open the drivers door.

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1133742
22/11/2010 00:49
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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: Kayjey] #1133745
22/11/2010 01:20
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Originally Posted by samsite999
How do you get in and out of it? osmosis?


Thats actually hilarious!

Originally Posted by Kayjey


laugh !!!


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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: MarioCirillo] #1133756
22/11/2010 08:14
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Kayjey,
utterly brilliant! smile

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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: cyborg7] #1133768
22/11/2010 09:31
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Nice work cyborg7, alot of work, but well worth it IMO, you can sleep soundly now knowing the coupe safe & sound ! No more frozen locks or handbrake cables either....soooo glad iv got garage! cool

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: Kayjey] #1134116
22/11/2010 19:37
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FANTASTIC rofl rofl

Now that is TIGHT !


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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: Mark_S] #1134127
22/11/2010 20:03
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Truly remarkable sir.

A complex winch system based around your other halves washing machine should suffice nicely. Allowing you disembark the coupe, set the machine to "Half Spin (40 degrees should do nicely) then simply close garage door as your car is winched as if by magic into your garage.

Also pitch the idea making a hole for the dishwasher to fit in the garage so you can simply slot your alloys wheels in when they need a quick clean.

(P.S) Tumble dryers are the ultimate in dehumidification.

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1134145
22/11/2010 20:56
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Chris,
Glad to see you managed to squeze that garage in wink Try B&Q for the carpet tiles there basic charcole grey and a can of spray adhesive stuck mine down click to enlarge Dont know how well they'll stick it to the wall though chinny
Good Job smile

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: cyborg7] #1134157
22/11/2010 21:17
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Originally Posted by cyborg7
It's taken me only a mere 5 weekends solid to extend the garage that was just 150mm too short. But finally after blood sweat and tears its finished - stealing the 150mm from the kitchen.



- together with all the cabinets to store your cleaning and maintenance accessories shocked laugh

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1134219
23/11/2010 00:19
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@Pondman - Your garage is sexual! You just need a nice red toolbox in the corner and your sorted!


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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1134238
23/11/2010 00:57
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Ross, that sure is one hell of a shrine you have there. Tools on the wall and you're sorted smile

Shame it's holding nothing more special than a vinci grey le though frown

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: Hovedan] #1134250
23/11/2010 02:39
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Never mind the garage....how the heck have you kept that Bonnet Chip-free!

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1134256
23/11/2010 04:19
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Now try jacking it up in there! laugh

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1135681
25/11/2010 13:13
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Nice, the coupe looks love


I'll be back smile

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Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: Tommy_Coop23] #1135712
25/11/2010 14:03
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Would have been a lot cheaper to simply buy a car cover..

http://www.strangecollege.com/content/item/139602.html

LOL

Re: oo-er missus, thats a tight fit [Re: ] #1136163
26/11/2010 10:48
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Took a bit more than 5 weeks to do though. It's also insulated & heated + it has a pitched roof so I've got room for all those essential coupe spare parts. So once I we've departed it could be a play/games room for those who don't like cars. Dan, which is your fave car of the pair? or need I ask? Ohh, and it IS known as the shrine too smile


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