Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage

[Wingnut65]

The Coke sign has found a new home. Perfect fit, Don!

I couldn't help but notice some bling peeking out. How's the '50 COE coming?

 

[don long]

Hi Don, Those lines with the tape look nice and straight very crisp, looks like you have done it a couple of times maybe. The base sounds a bit heavy but you probably bench more than that in reps i bet. Everything you own looks well built which in turn usually means it's heavy. looking good Don keep up the good work. Lee

Yes Lee
Most everything you see here is old and made in the U.S.A.
That makes it well built and heavy

don

Nice work and heavy duty system to last for a long time to come. Can't wait to see the end result.
I need to get to work on my Goodyear sign as well. No painting for me just straightening it out some what.
The old truck sitting up there looks like it belongs in a shot in the movie Cars.

Thanks ak
These old pole signs are made to last thats for sure
The way the sign frames the COE it does look cartoonish

The Coke sign has found a new home. Perfect fit, Don!
I couldn't help but notice some bling peeking out. How's the '50 COE coming?

Thanks Wingnut65
The big coke sign gives the diner a touch more class I think

The COE is begging for some attention but these Damn signs keep taking my time. Maybe next week I can get back and make a little progress on it.


Thanks for checking in every one

 

[don long]

Well this project is closing out for me
I got the pole painted today and the sign frame cleaned up

36 by Ann Long, on Flickr

61 by Ann Long, on Flickr



I think that I will leave the pole in the booth until monday to let the paint cure so when I try to move it and stand it up the blanket that I will wrap it in won't leave an impression in the fresh paint.

 

[BUGTHUG]

Is that Texaco sign going outside?

 

[Wingnut65]

Is that Texaco sign going outside?

Bugthug, I just saw this on the previous page. Don wouldn't think of having all his hard work exposed to the elements again. That might mean that it would need to be repainted in 50 years. Now, it can last 100 years!

... Next will be the black paint then the pole will be mounted to the garage floor and the sign frame will be painted black and bolted to the pole...

Beautiful work on that sign post. Sure didn't make them like that in the ol' days

 

[don long]

Bugthug
Wingnut is right on. The pole is going in by the 30s garage across from the other Texaco round poll sign

This is the sign that came with the poll. It is hanging outside on the workshop

3 by Ann Long, on Flickr

And this is the new sign going on the post

1b by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[BlackSheepSpeedShop]

Awesome! Love your place!

 

[IGO2XS]

Don, as I continue to watch all of the work you do I am wondering if you ever have time to sleep?? None of your projects are small undertakings and your place is huge so seems like you would have 2 or 3 part time guys to help you at all times.

 

[ODIS]

As always Don, beautiful work!

Ody.

 

[don long]

Awesome! Love your place!

BlackSheepSpeedShop
Thanks; for the visit. I am loving the place too

Don, as I continue to watch all of the work you do I am wondering if you ever have time to sleep?? None of your projects are small undertakings and your place is huge so seems like you would have 2 or 3 part time guys to help you at all times.

Well Mark
It's almost 2:30 A.M. can't sleep tonite so I came out to see what is going on around here.

Yes this place is larger than some and I do have one young man that I call our grounds keeper working for me. Ever since the gardener quit. I pick him up every morning monday thru friday at 7:30 a.m. and he does all the yard work and most of my "honey does" so that I can stay focused on my projects.
I am also pretty good at putting my friends that drop by to work for the day.
So I guess you could say that I have some help.

As always Don, beautiful work!

Ody.

Thanks Ody
I'm pretty happy with the way the post is turning out.
My wife saw it tonite and started to chuckle, I asked her what was so funny? She said the post looks like I painted it like one of my old tow trucks!!!
They were red, black and silver.

 

[80WTI_55_CHEV]

The pole came out great Don, i didn't know if you where going to go with texaco written down the pole or not but the colours work well. In the background to the sign it looks like you have a couple more projects to go, i see you have a Sun machine badge do you have the rest of it Don?

 

[don long]

The pole came out great Don, i didn't know if you where going to go with texaco written down the pole or not but the colours work well. In the background to the sign it looks like you have a couple more projects to go, i see you have a Sun machine badge do you have the rest of it Don?

Thanks Lee
I will be standing the pole up today or tomorrow
I thought of putting the texaco letters down the pole but didn't have a good way to get the correct size letters

Yes I have a few more projects on the waiting list and the sun machine is one of them

 

[don long]

The Texaco sign project is almost finished
I managed to get the pole standing and the sign frame bolted back to the post

2014-05-13 13.18.13 by Ann Long, on Flickr

2014-05-13 13.27.36 by Ann Long, on Flickr

2014-05-13 13.54.49 by Ann Long, on Flickr

2014-05-13 16.32.08 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[80WTI_55_CHEV]

She's a biggy Don, lookin good

 

[akdiesel]

don

Looking good. Are you planning on installing this inside or outside?
Also I have been trying to figure out the era of my Goodyear sign that is slightly different to yours. Yours has the rounded edges. I am guessing yours is the 40's-50's and sharper edges are in the 60's and idea?

 

[dhubbard422]

Don,

Your garage build is fabulous! The party garage, the diner and the game room are all really cool, but I also envy your body shop/work shop... it looks like a great spot for working on your fabulous collection! Thanks for sharing your wonderful garage!

Don

 

[don long]

She's a biggy Don, lookin good

Thanks Lee
It is big and heavy to move around
I'm glad it's finally done.

don

Looking good. Are you planning on installing this inside or outside?
Also I have been trying to figure out the era of my Goodyear sign that is slightly different to yours. Yours has the rounded edges. I am guessing yours is the 40's-50's and sharper edges are in the 60's and idea?

akdiesel
It's up on the inside of the garage across from the 1926 Texaco station

Put up a pic. of your goodyear and I can find out what it is for you

Don,

Your garage build is fabulous! The party garage, the diner and the game room are all really cool, but I also envy your body shop/work shop... it looks like a great spot for working on your fabulous collection! Thanks for sharing your wonderful garage!

Don

dhubbard422

Welcome to the party garage Don
and Thanks for those nice thoughts.
I do enjoy working and having a well equipt shop is a must for me.
I'm not a guy to sit around So I am blessed to have the oppertunities to work and share the things that make me happy!!

Don

 

[akdiesel]

don

Thank you. Here it is.

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[9c1nova]

Great work on the Texaco sign! Can't wait till you get back to your COE.
Love the space you have to work on all your projects.
Thought I would send you this ad for some Sun equipment available North of the border.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hand-tool/ka...pcs/592649175?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Bruce

 

[don long]

don

Thank you. Here it is.

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Ak
That sign has quite the personality and history from the looks of it (I like)

Great work on the Texaco sign! Can't wait till you get back to your COE.
Love the space you have to work on all your projects.
Thought I would send you this ad for some Sun equipment available North of the border.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hand-tool/ka...pcs/592649175?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Bruce

Thanks Bruce
The sign is done so the coe is next on the list (for a while any way)

Thanks for the link to the sun equipment
I like the handle bars on the case (newer than mine)

 

[don long]

Well we finally have the addition to the party garage finished and in place

2014-05-14 10.20.30 by Ann Long, on Flickr

2014-05-14 15.08.10 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Now I have to find places to hang the 2 signs that I took down to put up the pole and sign

 

[akdiesel]

don

Thanks. I am going to take some of the bends out and straighten the edges, but I may keep the rust and wear spots for the look that I am going for.
Your new sign and post look great in its location.
The Kaiser sign at our local antique seller sold to a construction guy that moved to California. The wife was going to get that sign but chose the Goodyear instead. Those are nice signs but it was expensive.

 

[80WTI_55_CHEV]

Now I have to find places to hang the 2 signs that I took down to put up the pole and sign[/QUOTE]

I know just the place Don but i don't think you will like my idea.

It starts with the letter A and ends with the letter A. Or other wise known as down under.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Now I have to find places to hang the 2 signs that I took down to put up the pole and sign

I know just the place Don but i don't think you will like my idea.

It starts with the letter A and ends with the letter A. Or other wise known as down under.[/QUOTE]


Sorry Don and apologies in advance, but I just had to comment on this one, Lee has no room left for any more signs and nice stuff so it will have to be delivered to Victoria.

Great job on the sign, in fact a great job on your place period and the envy of many, I have enjoyed following your thread.

 

[1949 caddyman]

You'r going to need a bigger garage!

 

[Sunbimmer]

Well Don as a TEXACO conaisseur I must say job well done

 

[don long]

don

Thanks. I am going to take some of the bends out and straighten the edges, but I may keep the rust and wear spots for the look that I am going for.
Your new sign and post look great in its location.
The Kaiser sign at our local antique seller sold to a construction guy that moved to California. The wife was going to get that sign but chose the Goodyear instead. Those are nice signs but it was expensive.

akdiesel
Those Goodyear signs all look great regardless of their condition

My Kaiser sign was a good find at the pomona swap meet even though it is a bit rough!!

Now I have to find places to hang the 2 signs that I took down to put up the pole and sign

I know just the place Don but i don't think you will like my idea.
It starts with the letter A and ends with the letter A. Or other wise known as down under.[/QUOTE]

Sorry Don and apologies in advance, but I just had to comment on this one, Lee has no room left for any more signs and nice stuff so it will have to be delivered to Victoria.

Great job on the sign, in fact a great job on your place period and the envy of many, I have enjoyed following your thread.

1/2 Cup, Lee
At first I thought that I would send the signs to Sidney and let you guys fight over who would get the sign BUT After pricing out the cost to ship them I decided to look in the garage one more time and I found a spot for them. Sorry

You'r going to need a bigger garage!

1949 caddyman
Been thinking the same thing. How ever I think that selling a few undone projects may be a better option.

Well Don as a TEXACO conaisseur I must say job well done

Thanks Sunbimmer
I thought of you while working on this project (All Good)

 

[80WTI_55_CHEV]

Just checking in to see what your up to Don as i know you don't just laze around all day, have you had a chance to get back on the coe or are you still trying to hang that other sign up (would of been easier to send it over mate). If all works out the wife and i are looking at heading over on the 16th October for a month and if it's ok with you i would love to stop in and shake your hand in person Don.

 

[softailgarage]

Pomona Swap meet is Saturday... Time for more signs (hehehe).

 

[don long]

Just checking in to see what your up to Don as i know you don't just laze around all day, have you had a chance to get back on the coe or are you still trying to hang that other sign up (would of been easier to send it over mate). If all works out the wife and i are looking at heading over on the 16th October for a month and if it's ok with you i would love to stop in and shake your hand in person Don.

Lee
I have been traveling around a bit these last few weeks
and Yes I have found a little time to work on the COE but haven't made any significant headway so nothing to post yet

If you and your lady make it over in october please let me know I would love to host you a party

Pomona Swap meet is Saturday... Time for more signs (hehehe).

Yea I know I missed it I was in Utah visiting my kids and grand kids
Just got a new arrival another girl so went up to meet the little angel

However I did get in a little pickin time in up there.
Found a neat pot belly stove, a spring display for the old garage and a porcelain meat scale along with a couple of rail road oil cans and copper fire extinguishers.

I spent the evening sand blasting an old sign can that says Ice cream and a couple parts of the English phone booth.

4 by Ann Long, on Flickr


20130813_093854 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[ODIS]

New sign looks terrific, Don. Always interested in what you are doing in the Big Party Garage!

Best,

Ody.

 

[HOTFR8]

1/2 Cup, Lee
At first I thought that I would send the signs to Sidney and let you guys fight over who would get the sign BUT After pricing out the cost to ship them I decided to look in the garage one more time and I found a spot for them. Sorry

Sidney Sound like Dicky Knees Dad. (Sorry one for the Aussies )

Send them to Melbourne as I can make use of them.

Reminds me I must look up to see how the COE is going.

 

[Wingnut65]

Congrats, Grandpa on the new addition!

That Ice Cream sign looks nice now, can't wait to see the end results. Will this need a new parlor to hang it in?

 

[don long]

New sign looks terrific, Don. Always interested in what you are doing in the Big Party Garage!

Best,

Ody.

Ody
I always smile when I see you have payed me a visit
Thanks

Sidney Sound like Dicky Knees Dad. (Sorry one for the Aussies )
Send them to Melbourne as I can make use of them.

Reminds me I must look up to see how the COE is going.

Simon
I'm not going to play favorites. You don't get it either!!
The COE is on the back burner again I spend a couple hours a week on it and haven't made any postable progress for a while.

Congrats, Grandpa on the new addition!

That Ice Cream sign looks nice now, can't wait to see the end results. Will this need a new parlor to hang it in?

Wingnut65
Thanks the new addition gives us 19 kids to buy Christmas presents for

The Ice cream sign is set to go on top of the country store where the coke sign hangs now and the coke sign will join the others on the outside of the game room

 

[don long]

Above the country store where the coke sign is is where the ice cream sign will hang

IMG_4114 by Ann Long, on Flickr

The coke sign will be moved to up on the game room wall

49 by Ann Long, on Flickr

Here is the sign after sand blasting it last nite

4 by Ann Long, on Flickr

And this is a shot of the electrical that I took out of the sign before sand blasting it

5 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[don long]

I just noticed how old those pictures of the garage are I think that I will go shoot some updated ones and post them tonite

 

[HOTFR8]

Simon
I'm not going to play favorites. You don't get it either!!
The COE is on the back burner again I spend a couple hours a week on it and haven't made any postable progress for a while.

I got it OK. I am just a stirrer . As for the updates I can see you have priorities .

 

[don long]

I took the new pictures tonight
here is the before (about 1 year ago)

20130327_152956 by Ann Long, on Flickr

and here is the current shot
Notice all the different signs hanging around
the red goose shoe sign is an original

IMG_4195 by Ann Long, on Flickr

 

[Vernmotor]

I like the "For Rent sign" in the first pic. I was thinking I like to rent there !

 

[1949 caddyman]

How do jou keep all this stuff dusted? I would love to have that problem though!