Life in the Barns

[HiHoSilver]

Place looks amazing! I love to see old farms refurbished. I sure it is worth the time and expense to do so. Hats off to you for doing an outstanding job of bringing the place back to life

 

[dlenkewich]

The galvanized wainscoting is awesome! Everything looks great!

I second this! Love the rustic look, great idea.

 

[dlenkewich]

Both the house and this picture are amazing.

 

[upndown]

Where abouts in Northern Illinois? I grew up in McHenry county

 

[Homebody]

I love your place mate,and a sweet ride as well. job well done.

Thanks!

Place looks amazing! I love to see old farms refurbished. I sure it is worth the time and expense to do so. Hats off to you for doing an outstanding job of bringing the place back to life

Thanks, pretty happy with how it's turning out so far.

I second this! Love the rustic look, great idea.

Just need to finish it now!

Both the house and this picture are amazing.

Thanks, the house got a new green roof last year. Looks totally different and ties it into the barns more. I'll put another pic up when the grass turns green again. lol

Where abouts in Northern Illinois? I grew up in McHenry county

I'm in the Rockford area.

 

[Homebody]

Been looking for a set of old gas pumps so I can put an island in front of my mancave. Finally found a set, a bit less desirable than I wanted but for a $100.00 how could I pass em up.
Not sure if I want to do a full resto on them or just get em so they look complete with the patina look. We'll see. First I have to find a good sheet metal worker who can fabricate new front and back panels for them.

These are Gilbarco 900 series pumps from the 50's I believe.
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[Homebody]

The plan once their done is to put an awning like this one......
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...on the front of my mancave,
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Here's what the pumps look like fully restored.
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[BuickFarmer]

Not sure how I landed here but sure glad I did. I followed a couple of other threads and one ended here. LOVE the barns, the house, the grounds. You've been a busy man. Please post some updates.

 

[gnawbone]

I really like your galvanized wainscoting! What did you use to cut it?

 

[mountainman72]

The place looks great. Nice job keeping those buildings alive, and bringing new ideas and life into them. Those gas pumps will look great either way - patina or restored. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks, Brett

 

[colt zantop]

Great thread! Love the barns !!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Your colors are about the same as ours. I never thought the color of shingle that you used would look good. Boy, was I wrong. They'd also be cooler than the Estate Gray shingle that I used.

What brand of shingles are those and what color ?

 

[hoho98925]

Love your barns. What a nice place

 

[Homebody]

Your colors are about the same as ours. I never thought the color of shingle that you used would look good. Boy, was I wrong. They'd also be cooler than the Estate Gray shingle that I used.

What brand of shingles are those and what color ?

Not sure of the brand but I do know they were a 25 year and bought at Home Depot. Color was Cedar Blend.
As I said, we've since gone to a Hunter Green when it was replaced due to hail damage. I like it a lot better as it goes with the shutters and the barn roofs. Sorta ties everything together.
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Love your barns. What a nice place

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Great thread! Love the barns !!

Again, Thanks! Barns rule!!

The place looks great. Nice job keeping those buildings alive, and bringing new ideas and life into them. Those gas pumps will look great either way - patina or restored. Can't wait to see more.

Thanks, Brett

Thanks! Been so long since an update that I have news on those pumps - sold em! But no worries as I bought these two to replace em. These are what I was originally looking for as they're more of what I remember as a kid growing up but never found and bought the other ones instead.
These showed up on Craigslist for $400.00 and I couldn't get there fast enough!
Don't have to do anything to these but hook up the lights and find globes for em.
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I really like your galvanized wainscoting! What did you use to cut it?

Thanks, I love the looks of it also. I just used a cut off wheel with a 4" disc.

Not sure how I landed here but sure glad I did. I followed a couple of other threads and one ended here. LOVE the barns, the house, the grounds. You've been a busy man. Please post some updates.

I really do need to update more regularly! Much has happened as evidenced above. Promise I'll be on here more often!

 

[bazzateer]

Great place you have there!

Looking at that Ethyl pump reminds me of the 'Streak' song ........ "Don't look Ethel!......"

I know,.................................... I'm weird!

 

[Crown]

Great job on the house and barns. The hunter green shingles look great!
Love the '46 Pickup, seems like a great Ratrod project indeed.

 

[ironman70]

Beautiful. Reminds me of my grandparents' farm...thanks for that

 

[trance|ghost]

Absolutely gorgeous property!

the barns, the house, the little shop... this is exactly where I want to be in the future, I love how you brought the property back to life... more pics of the big barn!!

 

[Madhatter10-6]

love your Camaro

 

[sean Buick 76]

Great re-purposing of things!

I love the yard art truck!

The house restore is AWESOME!

The Camaro is SUPER COOL!

I am subscribing so I can see all the cool updates!!!

PS.... What is a FOP?

 

[Homebody]

Great re-purposing of things!

I love the yard art truck!

The house restore is AWESOME!

The Camaro is SUPER COOL!

I am subscribing so I can see all the cool updates!!!

PS.... What is a FOP?

lol FOP = F@#in Old Person.

Thanks again everyone for the comments. I like to think I'm doing a good job of saving an original farm.

 

[Ajustable]

Quite the transformation. Those old dairy barns have so much character, When I'm Cruzin' the country roads, Its the old farm steads that bring fond memories back, You and yours have done a remarkable job to your place.

Keep at it Thumbs up.

Chris

 

[Homebody]

Sittin here laid up from a hernia surgery and thought I'd show the front part of the crib that I finished this past Spring.
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This bar will have a drawing of Route 66 painted on it then covered with a full length glass storm door as a top. I'll have lights around the perimeter under the glass.
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[Homebody]

Gotta finish up the car side of the crib this Fall.
Will be the same as the front part. White metal ceiling, carpet over to the car and Racedeck where the car sits.

Then in the Spring I can finally start on the gas pumps outside!!!
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[Sunbimmer]

Some very nice ideas in that crib of yours Very nice space, thanks for sharing and glad to have you back!

 

[NASMAN]

Thanks for the update , always a pleasure to see your place.

 

[Homebody]

Thanks guys. We're near the end of a 15 month kitchen, dining, living room remodel that's taken my fun time away from the barns, BUT it's making the wifey very happy. Back full bore on the outside projects starting this Fall!!

 

[sean Buick 76]

Sounds great look forward to the updates!!

 

[Hounddog]

Your tin and recycled wood is exactly what I'm doing to my shop... take a look on my sig line.
Second those Tokheims are from the late 60'S and are from their "Interceptor" series. I only know this because I have one in that series. My skins are porcelain so I'd guess you may opt to go stay red...Texaco with Fire Chief would work.

You've done a heck of a job on that place...very impressive.

 

[Homebody]

Your tin and recycled wood is exactly what I'm doing to my shop... take a look on my sig line.
Second those Tokheims are from the late 60'S and are from their "Interceptor" series. I only know this because I have one in that series. My skins are porcelain so I'd guess you may opt to go stay red...Texaco with Fire Chief would work.

You've done a heck of a job on that place...very impressive.

Thanks, and yes I plan on staying with the red. May not even paint the pumps as I like the older faded look.

 

[bonecrrusher]

Saw the Dekalb corn sign and had to post - where in IL are you located?

Barns/House remodel looks awesome!

 

[Homebody]

Saw the Dekalb corn sign and had to post - where in IL are you located?

Barns/House remodel looks awesome!

Thanks. I'm 35 minutes North of Dekalb, Il near the WI border.

 

[Power Sedan]

Wow, this thread needs more attention! What a transformation from when you purchased this property, to what it had become today! One can really appreciate the time and effort it would take to renovate/restore a property of times past.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[justbummin1]

Place looks great! any updates from this fall/winter? It is amazing how small the world is really. I drive thru your area every day going to work in Rockford (I live 50 miles southwest) I dont mind working there but no way I am living there

Rob

 

[Homebody]

Wow, this thread needs more attention! What a transformation from when you purchased this property, to what it had become today! One can really appreciate the time and effort it would take to renovate/restore a property of times past.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks. I'll be updating this week with the latest pics and can finally say that I get to work on the barns again as the kitchen/dining room project is complete!

Place looks great! any updates from this fall/winter? It is amazing how small the world is really. I drive thru your area every day going to work in Rockford (I live 50 miles southwest) I dont mind working there but no way I am living there

Rob

Ahh, Rockford ain't that bad as long as you stay outta the hood at night. I'm West of the city though where it's a whole different world!

All of the Fall/Winter work up through Christmas was in the house itself and I've now been given the green light to work on the barns! Prepare for regular updates in the coming months and all Summer long!

My in-laws are in Savannah, you must be just East of there huh?

 

[justbummin1]

Yes I am 2 town east and I understood the "bego" triangle I have friends that live there. My in-laws are from Savanna as well. Looking forward to your updates and even though I'm not a Chevy guy I do appreciate the time money and dedication you put into your Camero, It looks great. Now dont forget to enjoy it when the weather finally gets better around here!

BTW I can tell you wrote this before the news last night 13 armed robberies in 3 hours last night!!!! And some people wonder why concealed carry is a good thing.

Rob

 

[Homebody]

Yes I am 2 town east and I understood the "bego" triangle I have friends that live there. My in-laws are from Savanna as well. Looking forward to your updates and even though I'm not a Chevy guy I do appreciate the time money and dedication you put into your Camero, It looks great. Now dont forget to enjoy it when the weather finally gets better around here!

BTW I can tell you wrote this before the news last night 13 armed robberies in 3 hours last night!!!! And some people wonder why concealed carry is a good thing.

Rob

Lol I was gonna say the same thing. Bad timing. A few bad apples.....
You're right though, they just need to rob the wrong person - once.

 

[Rex_A_Lott]

Just found your thread today. Really liked the way you brought back the old place!
I was in the Navy with a couple of guys from up your way, one from Freeport and one from Belvedere. I rode through that part of the country many years ago and thought it would be a cool place to live..in the summer.

 

[Homebody]

Just found your thread today. Really liked the way you brought back the old place!
I was in the Navy with a couple of guys from up your way, one from Freeport and one from Belvedere. I rode through that part of the country many years ago and thought it would be a cool place to live..in the summer.

lol I hear ya. Wonder why I live here myself!
I grew up in Belvidere, and now live 20 minutes from Freeport.
Thanks for the comments, I'll update soon.

 

[ZRX1040]

Nice reno