I’ve been using the same floor jack for over 15 years. I think I bought it at a garage sale in Norman, OK… It has served me well through the years, but I’m finally ready to step up and get something that is more convenient. See, most of my old cars sit pretty damned low and the traditional jack just won’t get under them for the most part. As a result, I find myself driving up on old 2×4’s or anything else that can give me the extra lift to get a jack under the car.

I’m done with all that. It’s time for a fresh start.

What have you guys found in a lo-profile jack that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?

I’ve always just tied my garage doors into my home security system using senors similar to those posted above. It works, but it’s admittedly clumsy. The wireless outfits are scary simply because they are battery powered. The wired units seem more industrial and I have had decent luck with them, but I’ve always wondered if there is a better way… or perhaps a more secure backup.

What do you guys do to secure your garage doors? Extra locks? Alarm sensors? Something else? Fill us in without giving away your security.

Looking for some handy bench top organizers for your work bench? The Swedes solved this problem with some bitchin’ and reportedly indestructible “organization” boxes. I was first drawn to them simply because I love they way they look, but I actually got my hands on one over the weekend and can report back that they are made well enough to be miniature tool boxes.

Very cool indeed… I searched online and this joint seems to be the only place selling them ($100). Look around at your local surplus stores and you might be able to find them cheaper.

I stumbled on these garage doors and thought they were interesting. Essentially, they implement a man-door in a working/traditional garage door. At first thought, this might seem like a double up of sorts but in certain applications this could prove to be really handy.

You can check them out here.

Let me guess… You are half way through your garage remodel and have lost steam. You are beginning to wonder why in the hell you started to begin with. Too much work, too much sweat, too much bother…

Chin up my friend – I’ve got just what you need. A few weeks ago a thread started on the forums dedicated to “Garages At Night.” It just might be the most inspirational post we’ve had here at The Garage Journal. If you need it, go and get it here.

This thread actually started in November of 2009. It has quickly become one of my favorite threads on the site… If you are into vices (and who isn’t?), you need to do yourself a favor and spend the next half hour digging on this!

We’ve recently introduced a new site to the Atomic Network and while it’s still currently under BETA testing, I figured I would give you fellas a heads up. DOGFIGHT Magazine will cover the American and European quest for speed. It will do so without a concerned focus on tradition, but an absolute dedication to performance. The premise is really quite simple and based around the very foundation of hot rodding – take something stock, whether it be a 1969 Camaro or a 2010 Ford GT, and make it perform better on the street, the drag strip, the road course, the circle track, or even the salt/lake bed.

Like I said, the site is still under development. I did, however, want to make you guys aware as I know a few of you are really into this kind of thing.

So, click here to ENGAGE!

This is pretty rad… Steve Johnson is a forum member and a sponsor. He runs Garageart.com and happens to be heavy into nostalgic gas and oil stuff. Recently he got the idea to reproduce the old station attendant oil can stands. They are done and ready to go and are available in just about any brand you can imagine. Check it out:

Call me cheesy, but I totally dig stuff that brings a little bit of a historical presence to the modern world. It just makes me smile. To get yours or find out more, contact Steve at garageart.com.

Mark Moriarity is a bit of a legend in some circles. He’s probably the world’s most renowned restorer off all things crazy and wacky from the late 1950’s up through the 1960’s. He’s restored and owned many original Ed Roth cars, the Car Craft Dream Rod, the Futurian, and others. Put shortly, the man knows his shit.

In any case, Mark recently stumbled upon a crazy old lawn mower. He didn’t have any serious projects in the shop, so he figured he would clean it up a bit. Boy did he… Check it out:

I realize this isn’t exactly on topic, but figured you fellas would enjoy it.

This is just about as neat of a post as you are gonna find here on The Garage Journal. I got an email from one our new members and rather than restate it with glowing words, I figured I would just cut and paste the contents:

Hi, My name is Wayne Chapman. I own an original Imperial Oil garage/gas station that was started in 1946. It has been my place of employment for the last 20 years, and it looks just as retired as I do. It looks like a late 1930’s gas station that was abandoned in the 1950’s. Thought you might enjoy some pics. Wayne.

Editor’s Note: As Wayne is retiring, this historical joint is up for grabs. With any luck, Wayne will reply with details…

In any case, thanks to Wayne for the great pictures of a wonderful old building.