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[diesel75]

Hello,

I am very much a novice, but would like to restore a mgb/spitfire type car. However I am wondering if my garage is too small?? It is only 2.2m wide, but 6.5m in length, its the width I am concerned about!

Thanks

[Rick]

So in old money that'd be 7' or so wide, 21' long approx. Sounds tight on the width but do-able, especially if you could find some storage outside the garage (perhaps a shed) for the loose bits, while you're working on the main vehicle. Many people put the car close to one wall and work on the other side, then move it across to do the other side. Also in the better months you could roll it outside to work on, then put it back inside.

PS welcome to the forum

R
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[Uncle Joe]

Yes, it does sound tight. A good tip though is to put the car on dollies. They arent very expensive nowadays, and do make it easier to move the car around, especially sideways.

[pigtin]

I built the 'Pigtin' special in a garage that size, but it's a bit smaller than a Spitfire or MGB. I found the main difficulty in a small garage is if you want to spray the car.

But then, if you have a larger garage you only fill it with junk, other cars and it's back to square one... at least that's what I did.

[buzzy bee]

I am sure it is do'able, you have more space at the sides than I do! I have large amounts of clutter down the sides of my garage, meaning it is is a sideways walking job to get to my bench.

[diesel75]

Many thanks for the replies!

[old gto]

[quote="pigtin"] if you have a larger garage you only fill it with junk, other cars and it's back to square one... quote]
True, no matter the size!
A fellow I know has over a dozen cars in his "barn".
His wife recommends you tie a rope to the door as you enter, and fix the other end to your belt loop....so you can find your way out, LOL!
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[47p2]

I'm in the process of building a garage at the moment which will be 10.2m x 6.7m.
I did plan to have a pit installed and have planning permission, but after reading about the pitfalls (no pun intended) of water, gas, fumes I have went off the idea so there will be no pit......Now I need to contact the planning department and let them know....
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[PAUL BEAUMONT]

I'm sure its doable, but as some have hinted you need to realise that a car in bits occupies vastly more space than one that is together, so you really do need parts storage somewhere. This is even more important if the project involves spraying which you intend to carry out yourself.
PAUL

[Peter_L]

I asked for advice from the expert and was told that although sufficient length is necessary to perform the task, adequate width makes it better to achieve the desired result.

[Rick]

[Peter_L]

[pigtin]

I've always found access a problem

[Rick]

[Greeney in France]

47 have you seen the fibreglass pits for sale in the practical classic mag
www.mech-mate.com
stops all the water malarky
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