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Building A Garage

I'm planning on building a garage shortly and, while trying to educate myself on what to look for, it occurred to me one (or more) of our viewers might have the expertise I'm looking for. I have a number of questions including:
What is the formula for figuring out garage dimensions using common construction techniques? For example, I presume one of the dimensions (length or width) must have a limit. I'm guessing a 24' by 24' garage could just as easily be 24’ x 100’. I understand that there is a practical limit on either length or width. I'm wondering what that limit might be (24’, 26’ ... etc.)?
Regarding garage height, I'm wonder what the "standard" might be. I would guess 8' ... If so, how much more would it cost to go to the next practical height (presumable 10'). I have a van and a boat that wouldn't fit in an average height garage.

Also regarding height, I'd like to have the option of installing a lift. It would be nice, for show purposes, to have a vehicle on a lift to show the underside of a vehicle on camera. I doubt that even a 10 foot high garage would allow a vehicle to be lifted that high. I'm thinking that perhaps a truss roof (gable style) might provide the height needed ... but at what cost? How much more is a truss roof design over traditional construction . Regarding concrete ... Is there a structural advantage to adding rebar to the normal wire reinforcement?

I have more questions but you get the idea. I need someone who knows as much about garage construction as I know about motorsport ... to insure a successful project. Additionally, I may want to tape the project for, airing, if it turns out there is a fair amount of information that could be of value to others ...
If you have this kind of information, please contact me at msutv@aol.com
 Bill

Bill Wildt honored at the 46th annual World of Wheels car show See Trophy Pic Bill said he was pleased and flattered to be on the podium with these fine men who have contributed so much to the Motorsport community. He went on to say, "Apparently the Legends of Motorsports Guild selection committee felt I belonged there but I must tell you sitting next to the first man to make a 200 mph pass at a drag strip (Chris "The Golden Greek" Karamesines ... Alton IL 1960) is a little humbling ... It was quite an honor" ... He went on to thank those who helped make Motorsports Unlimited what it is including the Lovely Ladies of Motorsport, the crew and the underwriters ... He concluded by saying "I sure didn't do it by myself" ... Bill The three inductee's were: Chris Karamesines ... Racer Bob Stange ... Builder (Strange Engineering) Bill Wildt ... Media

 

 

Due to the great viewer response we have received in regards to the motorcycle road trips, here is a listing of the motorcycle road trip's shows. If you missed them, as always, DVDs are available for $25 per disc. Cost includes shipping.

• New York 6 DVDs # 932- #937 (2004) [ Note: The story is intertwined with the story of a trip he and his boyhood friend, Todd, took over 40 years ago.]
• Kansas City 4 DVDs #975 - #978 (2005)
• Route 19 - One state route in one day #995 (2006)
• Ohio 6 DVDs #1016 - #1021 (2006)
• Motorcycle Therapy 2 DVDs #1059 - #1060 (2007)
• Kentucky 4 DVDs #1099 - #1102 (2008)
• Tennessee 3 DVDs #1151 - 1153 (2009)

From the Webmaster FB:

Bill Wildt heard some talk of my musical background from an old band buddy Chuck Soumar , a Chicago area drummer sitting in with the Ides Of March. Bill introduced the band at a car show with Jim Pietrick and another friend Larry Milas who is a great engineer and fills in as bass player for the Ides.

Bill asked me if I would add the Ondavon music link to the MSUTV site and I said I would. Just click on the Image to enter. You can also find updated information on the current Trillion project. Two new songs have been written and released for download. You can order at this site. http://www.trillion-music.us

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	Great Lakes Dragaway Union Grove Wisc.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Bill had an very enjoyable boating experience a couple of summers ago. In fact, he enjoyed it so much, he took pen in hand. If you would like an "E"mail copy of his account (four parts ... He's not known for brevity)send an "E"mail request. Just say "Send me an account of Bill's excellent adventure."

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