Texas Service Station - Build

[VOH]

Well, after a bit of thinking & lots of sketching, my plans are set for starting my shop, or "Texas Service Station". I am into old cars, so my shop had to resemble an old shop/station. I started with the desire to have a clean side / dirty side after viewing many different builds as well as trying to keep the house garage clean with the current car build. I had wanted to have a front canopy, but in effort to minimize tree removal, there will not be a canopy (trees will actually keep the front shaded). The building will be a 24'x36' with a 14'x24' wing/lean-to.

It will be roughly 150' back from the house, with the doors facing back towards the house. Future plans will include a couple rooms at the back of the main space for tools / storage.

 

[VOH]

I will work on getting larger pics uploaded. its not wanting to for some reason.

 

[BrownEnterprises]

This should be a good build. Looking forward to updates.

 

[85coupe50]

New Braunfels! Cool, I use to live there a while ago.
Sounds like you are going to have a good looking shop!

 

[Sunbimmer]

Title says "service station".... I'm very interested and following

Please keep us updated.

 

[VOH]

.....not sure what the issue is. I can copy/paste the same format onto a post on the HAMB.

 

[sean Buick 76]

Most of us use photobucket to post our pics full sized...

 

[VOH]

I got them to at least load! Not sure why this site works so different than the HAMB.


the holes will be drilled on Wednesday and lumber will be here on Thursday this week.

 

[hoyt]

Most of us use photobucket to post our pics full sized...

I like IMGUR. Not onl;y does it give you a choice of sizes to post, but also provides links with tags that you just cut and paste. This board uses the

tags for photos

But, like evreything else, use what suits you best.

 

[VOH]

Post holes being drilled

 

[Madhatter10-6]

Nice. Always love seeing ground up builds like this.

 

[Lee Yoder]

Subscribed! I might have to pay a visit when it is all said and done.

Later,
Lee

 

[Nighttrain]

Can't wait to see this !

 

[VOH]

Despite getting rain dumped on us Friday and Saturday, we managed to get the poles up and all the main post lined, plumbed and squared.

 

[VOH]

Skirting installed on 3 of the 4 walls.

 

[VOH]

Was able to get a Sketchup rendering put together.

 

[VOH]

Made a TON of progress this weekend with the couple extra days off.

 

[VOH]

Made a TON of progress this weekend with the extra couple of days off.

 

[j p smith]

Good progress! Looking like it is comming along nicely.

 

[Sunbimmer]

Love the sketchup rendering Good progress keep it up!

 

[Bib Overalls]

What brand of gas will you be selling? Gilmore? Lion? What about sodas? Bireley's Orange in glass bottles? RC Cola for sure. And you gotta have Tom Houston peanuts to go with the RC. Moon Pies too. Don't forget water and air and stuff to clean the bugs off your windshield. Need some motor oil in glass bottles and a couple of Cooper tires on display. And one last thing. Don't forget the condom machine in the gentleman's room and a fainting couch in the lady's.

 

[Sunbimmer]

What brand of gas will you be selling? Gilmore? Lion? What about sodas? Bireley's Orange in glass bottles? RC Cola for sure. And you gotta have Tom Houston peanuts to go with the RC. Moon Pies too. Don't forget water and air and stuff to clean the bugs off your windshield. Need some motor oil in glass bottles and a couple of Cooper tires on display. And one last thing. Don't forget the condom machine in the gentleman's room and a fainting couch in the lady's.

Yes, yes, yes, yes and yes I like how you're thinking

 

[VOH]

We were able to complete the rafters on the lean-to as well as get the front wall framed. Didn't get a pic with it completed.

Also got a large amount of main front framed, but no pics lastnight.

 

[VOH]

I had a week or so off over Christmas, so we hit it hard. Anyone ever tied in a little parapet wall like on the side? flashing for it is kicking my ****!

 

[dgithens1]

I like that, looks GREAT! Good LUCK!

 

[VOH]

Well, we wrapped it up this weekend for the time being. Need to recollect for the floor. Will prolly run some wiring in the meantime.

 

[sean Buick 76]

Very cool, I can not wait to see how it finishes up!

 

[rubberrodder]

I wanted to go the gas station look with my build too. But the city would not approve my original design. I guess they were afraid I would actually put in underground tanks and run a business without a taxable license.
What time period are you going for,looks wise? Late twenties-early thirties?

 

[VOH]

I wanted to go the gas station look with my build too. But the city would not approve my original design. I guess they were afraid I would actually put in underground tanks and run a business without a taxable license.
What time period are you going for,looks wise? Late twenties-early thirties?

I wouldn't say a particular time period. Just an older rustic building. I am planning on some letters across the front, just need to determine the best means to backlight them.

 

[BuickFarmer]

LIKE!! Can't tell from the pictures, what is the siding material on the front do you have more detailed pictures?

 

[VOH]

LIKE!! Can't tell from the pictures, what is the siding material on the front do you have more detailed pictures?

I looked, but don't have any closer pictures. Its exterior grade, rough sawn plywood. I then ripped standard 2x lumber to make the battens. those are at 16" centers. the tops and sides are 2x lumber as well. I really wanted to do traditional batten-board, but in south Texas it was not feasible. maybe some day.

 

[VOH]

So after sitting for the summer months, I was able to get the next stage of the shop completed. This last week contractor was out there prepping for and poured the shop floor with an apron out front.

 

[Bears Fan]

Great build! Love the vintage look That's a large approach did the concrete contractor put enough slope on it for water run off (can't tell from the pictures)? I just found this thread I'm subscribing...can't wait to see more

 

[Sunbimmer]

Great progress, looks fantastic

 

[VOH]

There is more slope than it looks, but I still have a little fear in it. I am going to be adding a downspout on that short roof. That should help with a lot of it.

 

[LXCam]

Wow this is turning out very cool. Congrats and good luck

 

[Lee Yoder]

There is more slope than it looks, I still have a little fear in it. I am going to be adding a downspout on that short roof. That should help with a lot of it.

With the amount of rain we've had in the area of late, a downspout may not be enough! Hopefully you didn't get too much damage from the recent flooding.

Later,

 

[vonhef]

Looking great! Thanks for the update.[emoji106]


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[crkleve]

Love the outside design and aesthetics! Can't wait to see how it turns out on the inside! Great choice on your 'theme'

 

[Brian80]

I agree, the front Service station look, really sets it off. Cant wait to see what you have planned for the interior.