our new shop build! Chief n Jackie buying supplies and trying to figure out a layout

[@f88pvc]

Take your time,"you do you", as you always use to say, your true fans stick by you no matter what love from me in the UK as always

[@marvinsmalley1591]

I'm always amazed at Jackie's knowledge and her hands on abilities. What a blessing to Chief.

[@patrickmeyers7096]

Good stuff guys I really watch

[@patrickmeyers7096]

I really enjoy watching Jackie she's a pretty smart cookie That was a lot of different stuff Very Hands-On

[@mattfricks5278]

A new shop is a process that is forever changing it's been 4+ years and l still move stuff around from time to time when I see someone doing something l think I will like.

[@jasonblack8639]

That’s going to be an awesome space. Maybe blue tape everything out on the floor to see the layout. And just move tape lines if it doesn’t work, before you lug equipment around.

[@sikinboat]

Totally agree keep that middle area between the doors for the fab area it fits perfect between the 2 doors makes it easy to work in between the 2 and saves walking.

[@shidwidley]

I worked in the Labs up at Lubrizol years back, and they had "H-Bench" workbenches, everything was accessible from 3 sides, you had 2 long surfaces to work from and the benches were far easier to organize and manage. A well designed workbench is a game changer.....

[@halesfishing1721]

As someone who grew up watching from the start of Street outlaws i love hearing him talk about Shawn and monkey cause I remember watching the interviews before the races in each persons shop.

[@davidgough1161]

My shops over the years have always had space between the doors that had work tables and tool boxws between the doors, generally from front to back. My st shop had an area that was the chassis/weld table opposite the bay doors. Didn't have lifts, would love to have had one, just no budget for them. Love the new place and hope you get it how You want it to be useful!

[@CruisinWithKevin]

One other thing look into max jaxx. 2 post portable lift that lifts around 4ft but you can move it when not in use for floor space

[@crazypitt-o-vision7293]

everyone here would watch these everyday if you post it. doesnt all have to be racing. just a 2 cents worth

[@jcfish847]

Love this content. It's a car guy/girl vlog. Every guy that got/bought/built a shop has this same issue. Keep it up guys and I feel we all will be here for the ride. Also from building a shop for myself take into consideration tools that are big or awkward that don't get used much. Putting them further away to keep tools more used closer.

[@christhomas5794]

Hi chief and Jackie, big love from the UK. Happy new year.

[@enginebuilder7393]

Overwhelming, I have a 25x25 machine shop ,garage attached to my house, it's hard to set up that spot, could not imagine setting up your huge space, looks amazing so far, looking forward to future videos, thanks

[@oikkuoek]

The small door in between the big doors is perfect. Put the metal fab in that space, so you'll have a direct escape route, first aid and fire extinguisher right there if anything happens. Then you'll need a clean space for engine assembly and another one for spaghetti incidents. You can put another fab area near the back door, to accommodate the assembly areas. The treasure storage needs to be completely separate for obvious reasons. Put the 4 post at the end and the 2 post in the middle. It's easier to get around them like that. Also this makes the middle hanger door for bigger jobs and the end door for basic maintenance/chassis tune, with the access to fab table. As you roll it in through the middle hanger door, you can choose between the lift or jack stands. There's also never enough table space. At least for every lift, there should be a table at the back wall. The metal fab in the middle can have nut and bolt storage at the wall next to belt sander etc, as the welding table is in the middle of the floor. Then you'll need an office space for opening and recycling packages. The "first" door in the near corner is perfect for that. Bigger loads can be pulled in through the middle hanger door, hand held items through the small door. Keeping the packing material away from any of the fab areas is a fire safety measure. A designated area needs fully lit table space for unpacking and quality inspection. Then there's the merch section with required logistics. Your newly acquired dance hall gets tiny and cramped faster than you'll realize. Oh, and most importantly, you need a space where you can sit comfortably, eat and look at it.

[@AceEverett]

Was thinkin just like you said. Fab area in the middle, rollups on the ends. Can have the single one side, double other side and just relocate swing door. Bonus! Loft area above the fab area, then it's easy to close curtains when welding and cutting so you don't get debris on the cars.

[@riverrat4631]

I’m building a new shop. My fab area will be in the front of one lift away from the door. The other bay will have a lift with work bench and big tool chest for special tools in front of the second lift. I use a roll around tool cart with all my standard hand tools. Like a 5-7 drawer tool box on a cart that I can keep towels, carb clean, brake clean on the bottom of the cart. I roll the cart to what vehicle I’m working on. If I need a special tool I walk over to my big tool chest. I try and put any special tools I need on the cart before I head to the vehicle I’m working on. I’m doing two, 2 post lifts. I’m not a fan of the 4 post. You still have to Jack them up to work on suspension. I hate bending over to go under a 4 post lift every time I go underneath. My work bench is only like 8 feet with a vise. It’s a place to set on a stool and rebuild a carb or port a set of heads. My fab table is 4x8 steel with casters to roll it around. I can store it against the wall when not in use. I don’t have a tire machine. But I’m building a loft across the front of the shop for a place to store light parts on shelves. Gaskets, carbs, valve covers etc. With a big 8ft shop ceiling fan in the middle to keep air moving in the shop. I believe I will try a mini split to keep the temperature around 68 degrees in winter and 75 in the summers. I found the secret to a nice shop is keeping things put away when not in use. 🇺🇸🦅🏁

[@Largecar2165]

Chief should of had his own show and with Jackie. Bet it would be bigger than any of the shows so far that they have tried. These Two are awesome

[@rast4man]

Glad to see it all coming together. I'm excited to see it when it's done. Congrats and Happy New Year!

[@johnlynch1997]

I like the idea of not having the benches against the wall. Never really thought about it but I think I'm going to rearrange mine now that way. Thanks for the idea.

[@dpirt101]

Having a set of tools, hardware that you use regularly and small/large workbench right next to the lift saves so much time. Also having the stuff that makes a huge mess or dust or soot in a separate area helps keep that shit out or off of the rides. I come from a large shop and thats kinda where we ended up after years of trial and error.

[@MarianneHayward]

I don't know how you are doing all this stuff right now please take it easy and don't forget car's can sit while you can get back to it later take care of yourself and each other and take it easy 😱🤐😕😊🎉❤

[@dvljet]

Chief heres some considerations to take into account or to look at carefully before installing lifts in this new place . first look at the height from the floor to the roof trusses next look at the depth of the floor slab the reason being if you go drilling into something that isnt thick the anchor bolts will not hold the lift . next look at if a cars on the lift with a hood open look at the height will it be high enough and not interfeer with the roof trusses i know this from experience i installed one in a bodyshop and we ended up having to move fire sprinklers out of the way . chief also building code will not allow plywood has covering on walls especially not around wielding areas it has to be 5/8s fire rated drywall also you need to leave at all times a 3 foot clearence around your electrical panel . chief your wielding tanks need to be stored in tank cages . chief if your thinking of putting in another over head door check and make sure the building structure was designed for that because sometimes there built for 2 doors . chief also 1 very important thing to take into account is whats your electrical entrance amprage because lifts use 220 volts each bigger maybe more then add on all your machining tools plus shop lights and stuff your shops electrical entrance and panel might be undersized for what you want to do you might need a 400amp entrance remember commerical buildings are powered much differently compared to res buildings and small wood shops .

[@evelkoloski]

in a body shop I worked in we installed elevated parts storage, hung off the side of our 2 poster, a simple arm and chain fall winch attached to a basket that ran on a track welded to the post, the basket size we used would support 500 lbs of parts and lifted them to about 6'10' off the ground kept the floor area clear, and later on we did the same deal on the wall where it didn't interfere with tool boxes ect.

[@David-s8s5t]

I worked at a power company, for big trucks like dump trucks and class 8 trucks we had portable lifts that stored in the corner and you wheeled them up to each wheel (rated for 33,000 lbs.) Lift, work and push back to the storage corner, then you can have free range where you need the lift. Free's up work area and nothing permanent.

[@chopper1168]

The new shop is gonna be awesome once it’s all set up. I’m happy for you all.

[@rayrussell6064]

I can only imagine how tough it is to set up the perfect shop. Hope you two had a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. God bless and as always be safe.

[@rustygardhouse7895]

A couple of things: 1. You're going to want a well lit clean room for things like engine tear down/assembly. Normally these go in a corner & have a strong roof for storage 2 Some sort of storage racks for all your spares. These go against a wall that doesn't have windows. 3 I normally have bulk fasteners against a wall and a rolling rack for common use fasteners. That way I'm not running around for the common stuff & not tripping over ship to work Have fun!

[@davemiller4016]

I like your thinking guys. It makes sense to put the things you will use the most in between two lifts, that way they can be used by either lift and are close. Saving time by not going far for tools gives more time to work on them. No rush Chief and Jackie, take time and do it right!!! 🇺🇸☝❤🇺🇸💪

[@brianmcnabb5417]

Thanks for the update and we can't wait to see more progress. We appreciate the insight of the personal side. Great content and keep up the great work

[@doylewiggins1615]

I’m glad you decided to move everything there, I’m sure you’ll be happy being close to home and your cars and cats nearby

[@joshmac2011]

Love the shop build footage was really waiting for this ! Looks great can’t believe it cleaned up so well ! Great job y’all !

[@jessemalott944]

Can’t wait till the shop is completed and get back to the science teaching and racing. Good looking shop you two!!!

[@littlelifters7543]

My only suggestion would be to have everything on appropriate wheels so you can move different tools or toolboxes to wherever they’re needed. Nothing better than rolling the toolbox so it’s right beside your car.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Exactly, ya'll do ya'll. We will be here waiting and watching !!!!!!

[@ShaneOcheltree-cx4uh]

Do it the way y'all want. Have fun enjoy making it your's. Best wishes on the new shop and house it's a beautiful place

[@tashaver4388]

It's definitely going to be a good shop/garage.....wishing you both a Happy New Year

[@williamwhittington6041]

Looks good happy to watch y’all set up your new shop great job I love the place

[@The_Impulse]

Definitely only here for the entertainment from each video. Quality in any thing takes time.

[@glamiskid50]

Hell, yeah love the new shop. The plywood is a great idea. I like the layout in between the doors, but it’s your shop. You do it how you like it screw the haters love y’all.

[@ericday980]

Tool cart. Put your most used stuff in the drawers. Load the cart with your handfuls of misc build stuff. Magnetized dump tray for bolts. Re sort after the work is done.

[@young11984]

Good to hear Mitch Stapleton is being seen for his old school shop tours and interviews with the legends of Nascar, i been watching him since he blew the motor in the Escalade racing and beating the Corvette. Chief look into the portable 2 post non mounting lift for race car maintenance so you can roll them against the wall when not needed

[@garyanderson8020]

Shop setup definitely can be a challenge. Usually takes a few tries to get it right, but you’ll get it to where you want it after working in it for awhile. Great ideas so far!

[@rickeycallen]

Yall do whatever you need to do, however you need to do it, we're here for it all. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't matter, they're just trolls. ❤ yall, happy new year!

[@tylermichael7380]

Just a thought. (From the road looking at the shop) In the left door you could do a 4 post(storage for 2 cars) and if the shop is deep enough you could push it back far enough that you could have a car on pro jacks between the lift and the door. In the middle between the doors could be your fab area and work benches and could angle 2 post in there accessible from the right door if you want. The right door you could do a 2 post pushed back so a car could sit in front of it and from what I can see you may have enough room for a car to the right of that and put the machines against the back wall or the corner closest to the house. The 2 post lifts take up less room and would make seem less cluttered in the main fab and work area of the shop. The 4 post end could be where you park what you’re not focusing on at the moment

[@joesample1818]

You're doing a right thing way to think it out and see what works the best

[@kevinl.2291]

Happy New Year Jackie and Chief. Shop is going to be great. Take your time you will definitely figure it out. 👍😎✌️

[@Corey-xd4kx]

do whatever yall wanna do. its your shop/life. all i ask is for you to take us along with yall. im here for all of it. hell id probably watch a video of yall reading the sundee paper.

[@hk45c62]

The shops I've been working in ,whether a friend's shop or my own, the fastener bins are kept away from anything that makes a mess,such as grinders and machinery areas. I keep mine in what I consider the finish area.

[@jeffcombes2101]

Put your welders on nice portable carts. Add the outlets all across the shop for all the tools. Run 1 large compressor and add air lines across the walls and drop retractables where needed. All of your oxy and gas’s need to be on portable carts and make sure to have code approved storage areas for both! Lights on retractable systems are a good idea. And last but not least, why don’t you have over under car storage lifts? Put hitch points in the floor at different points to use as frame bending tie downs. Hydraulic jacks for everything that needs to get done! Gitrdone!

[@chargerman426]

Legit sub'ed for this type of content. The tech videos about making fuel lines, fabricating brackets for crank senses, etc. Racing.... ehh its all the stuff leading up to going to the track thats interesting and are things that I like to watch and learn how to do things better myself of inspire a better idea on how to do something.

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

we appreciate it! the actual racing is the smallest part of dragracing haha

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

I'm stoked that you have your shop on your property. That's the goal I'm working for. Ideal will be 4 bays for industrial engines to pay the bills. 4 bays for hot rods, race cars and lowriders.

[@fredyounger5850]

WELL CHIEF AND JACKIE IM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU TO BEABLE TO GET YOURSELF A NEW SHOP AND HOUSE SO CONGRATULATIONS AND MARRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS

[@PCgonerogue820]

Thank You Miss Jackie and Chief

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

thank you Phillip!

[@kevinl.2291]

Happy New year Phillip. Hope 2025 is a awesome year for you

[@PCgonerogue820]

@kevinl.2291 TY, Same to you Kevin

[@sherrystroh241]

You will get it worked out. Love your new shop. Be user friendly. Happy new year.

[@smimstw1]

Yes in between the doors for fab and welding. I would say put a lift in that back corner for long term projects so that it can stay there until it can move on its own.

[@uncledemonsgarage9981]

LOL shop builds are so exciting to watch

[@MarkAlanKing]

great job guys .... yep take your time and do it right the first time .... great plan

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

I'm excited for you guys and the new shop! I hope you'll bring us along for some of it, but if not, that's cool too. Just take your time and make it what you want. Enjoy the process!

[@jbmac6213]

Shop is looking great all cleaned up. Great ideas overall. Being the nerd that I am...I'd draw the shop out on some paper and make some rough sketch ideas. You can guesstimate sizes but you'll see the functionality for you both. Cheers

[@Johnnyvette383]

You will get it the way you want eventually. It's like organizing your tool box except it's a whole lot bigger.

[@freedomfox8183]

And a whole lot more expensive

[@davemiller4016]

I also like the idea of, if you were outside looking at the front. Putting one lift in the door on the far left to drive straight in and on the lift. The garage door on the right I would put two lifts to the right of the door if there is room with the ceiling. Then you would have all the middle space to have flat floor space for jacking cars up on. Good luck you two😂☝

[@rqbanda]

I look forward to seeing the finished project ( the shop) Thank you for another great video and as always I look forward to the next one, Happy New Year to the both of you 🎉

[@Red_5_Standing_By]

Hope you had a Merry Christmas, and have a great New Year! Have fun with the new shop!!! Take your time, tey new things with it, and make it how you want it! At the end of the day, it's yours to do with as you want, and do what you think will let you work on your cars the easiest and most enjoyable way. Thanks for all the content, and we look forward to the future in your new digs!

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

thank you!! we appreciate it!

[@justinreese7391]

Allways put caster wheels on ur work benches. Preferably casters that lock, and put a layer of fine carpet on the table! Carpet saves you front scratching stuff like lexan when cutting windows! Vacuum the carpet n wheel it back against the wall when done.

[@kyleanderson634]

So happy for u both starting to look good and making it your own

[@davisben75]

Clear floor bay is worth it by far. Do two , two post lift by the man door at 45° 4 post at far door. Flat floor for building and fab in the middle. Hella jealous! Enjoy

[@QuantumLightworker]

I’m sending positive vibes to you both and family, it’s going to be amazing once it’s done. Enjoy the moments together..

[@Veryrandy8508]

I'm looking forward to seeing the new shop layout 😊 Hoping the 2 of you have a great New Years 🙏

[@dougtrythalleqoasharpy3101]

Happy holidays/new year. Enjoy the build. I loved every time I redid my woodworking shop. You already mentioned it, but "work flow" is the key to making it nice. And limiting the number of steps you have to take, on each task, is the best long term thing you can do. Also like you mentioned...keep moving shit around until it feels right. You only want to do it once. Hope you all have a great 2025. ✌️❤️

[@CalebH-u1u]

So happy for both of you! Best thing about it is you have a blank canvas so yall can do pretty much whatever you want! Thanks for bringing us along with yall on your new adventure (even to Home Depot) lol. Can't wait until the next update. #listener36

[@russelrainey3569]

Take your time on it make it what you want

[@williamward3492]

Just what we needed! Hope yall had a wonderful Christmas and hope you have a great new years. I love yalls new place the property is amazing

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

you too!! thank you!

[@fraserjohnturton295]

Shop will be great Chief and Jackie of that I am sure. Happy New Year🎉🎉🎉 looking forward to a year full of crazy stuff and bad ass racing from you both. Big love from the UK. ❤

[@rachellehernandez302]

Happy New Year's Big Chief and Jackie!! Sending love and blessings your way for a bad ass 2025

[@Savage-jm9ws]

I can’t wait to see it all done with all the cars and everything in it

[@o0purehate0o]

Glad to see wanda still around.

[@steelmill]

I like having a fab table with your welders,grinders,grinding wheels,flapper wheels,welding wire and take it to where it's needed.

[@trevorsmith9251]

Parts drawers and work benches with locking wheels are so handy to maximise space and have what you need right next to you always, a blank canvas is always a fun learning curve 💯 Happy New Year guys 🎉🥃🥃 see you in the new year

[@jcnpresser]

Pumped for your new shop! I’m gonna get one of these days.

[@vwdutch]

Hey chief you are doing great . Been following you guys al the way from belgium

[@6metal6forever6]

Shop builds are inspirational too so keep em coming

[@dagodigs]

That shop is so awesome you guys are gonna have a bomb spot to spin wrenches😱 and how all the walls are white makes it so much brighter and seem like a showroom 💪👍

[@michaelcarter1836]

Wow! That’s impressive. You two have been busy! The shop looks like a brand new building 😮👏 Nice work!

[@leebrown760]

Put a lean to on the side and ramp out side can be used for clean under dirty cars or trucks ect

[@LeonardMagnusson]

this will fun to watch. good luck. the only thing i ever saw that made sents was my uncle built a few of these shops while he was with us. he would hang the fan first thing. he always wanted to know the movement. heat cooling exhaust. one wall can screw it up if not done right. i know i know . think about it summer turn the fan on and it don't help. your sucking air off the hot roof .yea no.

[@JodyWillis-gm2mp]

High chief & Jackie . I can't wait to see the finished shop rebuild I know Chief you're going to do an amazing job on the rebuild of the shop much love from Spiro Oklahoma❤

[@maineman11]

You two are doing great, and I very much enjoyed this type of video. I understand the dilemma that you two are having with placement of things. As I went through the same thing with my garage (albeit on a much smaller scale) back in the day. The only thing this video was missing was all the kitties! 👍🏻💟

[@jwilli850]

That’s what’s up Chief… glad to see you getting a new shop… looking good already

[@joshmiller8663]

Hope you guys had a great Christmas. Love the new shop even where it stands.

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

you too!

[@MrVelocity111]

U guys do it at your pace not viewers timeline , I’m doing a bathroom remodel right now car builds on hold that just how it works , Happy new years J&J love ya

[@PCgonerogue820]

@@MrVelocity111 , they're going to need your help!!

[@drewgregory2370]

You need a quick drive up outside for oil changes and quick checks and big enough to service the trucks.

[@brett6577]

i like what justin is saying about having his welding and fab type stuff more centred and easaly excessed from both sides id atleast put a lift were the doors are now and i like his idea of maybe a suface plate an apoxed surfsce plate with yalls logo in the middle would be cool it give him a place to do his measuring on a surface hes guarunteed is flat and it would give you the best surface to weight the cars on and i have also see ppl put a lift outside nxt to the shop im looking forward to seeing how you lay it out yall already have some good ideas cant wait for the nxt video

[@BenjySparky]

Chief and Jackie, y'all rock! I can't wait to see it finished. Hope y'all have a Happy New Year. Well bye, Peace 🤘

[@MidwestStreetCarsAuto]

you too!!

[@charliedavis6143]

I worked in my shop for over 25 yrs & I’m still moving & changing thing around

[@dannycallahan33]

Been watching you since street outlaws first came on. Merry Christmas and happy new year from KY

[@johnmarino4085]

The shop will evolve to what you need it to be !

[@dbriggs1689]

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@tony.schumacher]

Supplies in the center? Hard core fab on one side, and finish side, tuning on the other side. Maybe lifts to the side, drive in and turn to get to a lift? that leaves a lot of open area for anything.

[@Wayne3600]

Woow the shop looks really clean. Hard work gets you nice things looking goooooood👌😃

[@IggyCotton]

While you have room.. You might consider Mezzanines. Kits are available for increased parts inventory and storage.. Cat walks, parts elevators and a whole variety of increased work space / office space for future needs. You have so much space UP to utilize so grab it while you have space to build... Mezzanines by Design, Mezzanines Online, Mezzmasters, Panel Built... There's hundreds of Companies out there as well as types. Just Food For Thought! GG Guys, Keep up the Legendary Work!