Well first off I just want to thank everyone for the kind words! It's always great to come here and read everyone's responses to this thread. I plan to start updating this more frequently with more detailed posts as well on the actually construction of the shop, and other shop projects I have going on.
I am also planning on making a move to a larger location by the end of the year. I need to expand and we have out grown this shop a lot quicker than I could have imagined.
Nice shop. How is that finish on the floor holding up? Would you use it again?
I would, I really like it. The only thing I need to do is re-seal it and it will be looking great again
Nice job. I like the way you word your post about the work being done in the shop. You use words such as we and ours, and not I or my. Pure class.
I didn't get here alone, and I like to give credit where credit is due. Even though I am here more than anyone, and put in the crazy hours....I still always treat this like a team effort. I appreciate it!
It looks like you did what we call in manufacuring "5-S" to your shop. All straightened up and clutter removed. I need to do some of that in mine now.
I didn't see if you mentioned: Did you get that portion of your parent's property zoned commercial? I have a buddy who has a fencing business that he ran from he home shop. It wasn't zoned commercial, and one of the neighbors started pitching a fit with the county. Big lot and he was a good neighbor to everyone, but decided it was time to move it out to a rental building. I can see both sides to the argument, and he never got mad about it. Yours looks a bit more removed, but all it takes is one PIA county inspector to cause troubles. Just a heads up if you haven't already addressed it.
Floor is really nice. How is the crushed blacktop stuff now that you have lived with it for a while? I have a lot of area to do and cannot affort to do it all in concrete or blacktop.
Exactly why I'm planning this move to a larger location. Right now I've been told I'm fine since my neighbors have no issues with me here...but with the rate I'm growing I want to move. Should be looking to make the move by the end of the year into a new facility...I can't wait! It's alright...it still is pretty loose and its easy to dig ruts in it...but I still like it more than gravel. It is definitely affordable that's for sure.
Great looking shop, well organized and well thought out. Nice to see some nice mix of german, american, and japanese cars as well. I own a shop in New Hampshire Tricked Out Motor Sports 10 years this past April. Tough industry without the support and push of your parents
Kudos to them wish i had that support over the years! I do mostly vw and audi custom work but have started doing some motorcycles and have done some japanese and american cars as well. Good Luck man!
Nate
Tricked Out Motor Sports
by the way what are dimensions of your shop?
Appreciate it! It has definitely been tough...especially jumping in head first with no business experience. I'm very thankful for having such supporting parents. If they wouldn't have let me build the shop on their property I probably wouldn't even have a shop haha. This place is 40x60 with 16ft ceilings.
Awesome shop and great story! I love seeing people chase their passion. My 2nd oldest brother and I are nearing the end of a year long disassembly, move, and reassembly of a 60'x48' pole barn on his property. In fact, we just passed structural inspection today. This will give him the space he needs to work on bikes and me a place to work on cars. It's more of a hobby for us since we're a bit older and settled into our careers, but we share your love of working on anything with an engine.
As it turns out, my oldest brother and his family live in Franklin, just off of Hillsboro Rd. I may have to arrange a visit to the Track.One shop next time I come down from Ohio, if that's alright by you.
Thanks! For sure just shoot me a message if your in the area!
Is that a customer's Dodge truck or yours? Any more pictures of it, I really like those.
Nah it is a friend of mines truck...I have some nice truck pics I can throw up here soon though for ya!
Man. You have gone a long way in a short period time. I recommend that you should spend more time finishing up your facility. With the amount of work coming in, you need a good environment not a half-*** facility. I've been down the half-*** projects many times in my early years and those are many regrets.
We, men, aren't organized like most of the women, and that's where you need to spend more time and effort doing. Be clean and organize! In any servicing industry, professional or non-professional, being organize is very important in producing a great product. It's what makes a company/work sustainable.
good luck!
I agree with you there...I just wish I had more time/money to get this place where I want it. I'm in the process of finally finishing out this office area and customer waiting area. Afterwards I only have a few more things I want to take care of before I try to move into a new facility. Appreciate it!
Awesome work man. It's great to know the history behind a shop. I drive with the guys over here in West Tn. Traction Optional. You guys should swing out this way with a car for one of our events sometime!
p.s. I think my buddy does some business with you guys. He drives a white 4 door Civic Si. Front and rear JDM conversion. Ring a bell?
He's been by here before! Thanks man! We will definitely try to make it out there one of these days!
