Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT I'd love to have a shop that looked like this.

[roger55]

roger55, please post up some more pics of the inside of your garage/gas station.

Click on the link in my signature and you will see a gallery of all my online pictures.

I might have to take a few new ones soon. Right now I'm installing in-wall speakers for a home theater system.

 

[vettepirate]

You have a truely amazing place!!

 

[klkruser]

Here's one still standing in Langley, BC, just near my place. I am building kind of a similar look (renderings) just pouring the slab Tuesday.

 

[roger55]

Nice!
I see your documentation thread is here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106028

I just subscribed and will be following.

 

[Smilodon]

Probably a little late in the game, but in seeing your wonderful "station" shop (and the others linked on here), reminded me that there is a complete vintage Texaco station inside of the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit.

Don't know if it was mentioned elsewhere, but if anybody planning this kind of thing is looking for inspiration (and ideas), you might want to stop by if you are in the area.

Actually, if you are a gearhead, there are about a million reasons to visit, but just thought I'd bring up that one specific one.

 

[roger55]

Thanks. I hadn't seen that before. I'd like to go there someday. Maybe drive there in my '55!
Here's a link to some photos of it:

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3AG5

 

[JeepThing]

This repro garage is awesome.. Kudos!

 

[SKT]

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Wow, this garage turned out amazing!

Great job w/ the vision and design!



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[roger55]

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Wow, this garage turned out amazing!
Great job w/ the vision and design!

This repro garage is awesome.. Kudos!

Wow. I'm honored. That was the first post on the Garage Journal for both you guys.
Thanks for the complements!!!!

 

[dittle fart around]

Here's a gas station in Portland Or waiting to be rescued
View media item 11416View media item 11418

 

[Foxxtrot]

This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite builds on here. I have been lurking for months, but I didn't start posting until recently. I feel I should tell you, I stole a pic of your garage and made it my wallpaper.

 

[rburke65]

roger55...looking for a depth of your canopy, from the face of the front of your "station" too the air pump. It has to be...??? 18'? Thanks.

 

[roger55]

roger55...looking for a depth of your canopy, from the face of the front of your "station" too the air pump. It has to be...??? 18'? Thanks.

The outer edge of the island to the face of the building is 19' 2". You are pretty much right on the money.

 

[roger55]

Here's a gas station in Portland Or waiting to be rescued.

I hope that one get's saved. It sure has potential!

This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite builds on here. I have been lurking for months, but I didn't start posting until recently. I feel I should tell you, I stole a pic of your garage and made it my wallpaper.

Thanks!
I'd be happy to send you original files for any of those pics. Just drop me a PM with your email.

 

[RHD 4 LIFE]

Well roger55,
Just finished reading through all this, I started last night and finished up just now! This is outstanding and right in line with something I'm hoping to have in the future. I just hope I can get it acomplished before my retirement! lol.

Again congrats on a great biuld and sharing with everyone here!

John

 

[AMCguy]

Wow! Thanks for posting the pics of your `55 Roger. I never new my computer monitor had that high a level of resolution.

 

[rburke65]

Roger, thanks for the info.

 

[cool50]

any updates on your shop?

 

[roger55]

any updates on your shop?

No updates on the shop. However, I am in the process of painting my '55 Bel Air. It's getting exciting now!







As we speak, I'm waiting for the 2nd coat of clear on the trunk lid to dry 30 minutes before putting on the 3rd and final coat.

Then on to the doors, fenders and hood.

My car is scheduled to go to the interior shop at the end of next month.

 

[JimVonBaden]

The best part of your garage is that you use it! It is beautiful, and functional!

BTW Great 55. My childhood friend still has his 57 that we restored in high school, same colors.

Jim

 

[cool50]

looks like your getting some good use from your shop. the 55 looks fantastic

 

[roger55]

Thanks!
Got the trunk lid on yesterday.

I'm working on wiring now but I soon will start on painting the fenders.

 

[jackylcrackyl]

Incredible shop! Sure is nice to see you putting it to good use with the '55.

 

[93L#3008]

Thanks!
Got the trunk lid on yesterday.

I'm working on wiring now but I soon will start on painting the fenders.

what did you do for exhaust fan in clean room?? Awesome place too enjoyed every page

 

[donnie m]

looks great ! love the shop & the '55.

 

[JoeM5127]

Great shop! Looks like a fun place to spend some time.

 

[roger55]

what did you do for exhaust fan in clean room?? Awesome place too enjoyed every page

Thanks!

Here are my fans. They are 12V automobile radiator fans driven by a power supply. Way cheaper than getting a commercial paint booth explosion proof fan. The radiator fans have sealed motors so they are safe. I have them set up to blow out.



For incoming air, I remove the windows from the garage door and tape furnace filters there:

 

[Call me the Breeze]

Sure is lookin' pretty Roger!

 

[MetalMangler]

If you don't mind me asking, it looks like you've got very little overspray on the walls or floor. Are you just that good , or do you have some method of covering them during work?

MM

 

[roger55]

If you don't mind me asking, it looks like you've got very little overspray on the walls or floor. Are you just that good , or do you have some method of covering them during work?MM

The purpose for that room was intended to be for abuse. I don't worry about overspray or welding, grinding, etc..
That said, the epoxy floor is holding up considerably well and serving the purpose I intended for it. It is still easy to sweep and wash down.

 

[Bob Heine]

Thanks!

Here are my fans. They are 12V automobile radiator fans driven by a power supply. Way cheaper than getting a commercial paint booth explosion proof fan. The radiator fans have sealed motors so they are safe. I have them set up to blow out.

For incoming air, I remove the windows from the garage door and tape furnace filters there:

Roger,

Thanks for the fan idea. I just bought a new radiator and fan setup for the big block and the old one will fit my garage window perfectly. I had thought I would have to spend hundreds on explosion-proof fans or have box fans blowing in (for safety) but you're right, the 12V cooling fans are sealed. I think I can cut the shroud to fit in the frame in place of the screen on the outside. Window will still close so the A/C air doesn't escape while taping and cleaning.

 

[roger55]

Taken yesterday:







And these were last week. Really shows that abused floor!

 

[JC23]

Lookin mighty fine, Roger.

What can you tell us about that hood reinforcing? It looks neat!

 

[ishiboo]

Just an FYI, automotive radiator fans are NOT explosion proof by any means, just because they're listed as "sealed". I would put them at the end of a duct and have them blow in if you're going to use it, and have them on continuously so the fumes never reach the fans.

 

[roger55]

Just an FYI, automotive radiator fans are NOT explosion proof by any means, just because they're listed as "sealed". I would put them at the end of a duct and have them blow in if you're going to use it, and have them on continuously so the fumes never reach the fans.

I've sprayed lacquer thinner and reducer directly into these fans at point blank range when cleaning my guns.

 

[roger55]

Lookin mighty fine, Roger.
What can you tell us about that hood reinforcing? It looks neat!

Thanks! I wondered if anyone would pick up on that.
It's from Hotrod Dynamics and it is polished stainless. I'm really not going for that much bling under the hood but the stock stamped steel piece is kind of ugly.

 

[Crzydmnd72]

Nice! Do you have a build thread for the 55 somewhere or did I miss it?

 

[roger55]

Nice! Do you have a build thread for the 55 somewhere or did I miss it?

No, I didn't do a build thread on my '55. But I have photo-documented my entire process. I did a frame-off with it.

Here are my photos:
Link

 

[Call me the Breeze]

I like the "bling" as well

 

[rmckee]

Late to the garage-build-party here, but I have to tell you I am truly in awe. What an incredible job you have done seeing it through from the original drawing on page 1 to the building itself. This is a one-of-a-kind thing you have done, and is so far my favorite build on this forum.

Thanks for sharing, and great Bel-Air!