Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
PLOWJEEP
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I am glad you get to enjoy the vacation home. How long of a drive is it from your house to the river? Brian
Thanks B F
I picked up the brass from the powder coater this morning. Not real pleased with the outcome next time I will spray clear on the pieces myself.
I did manage to get the gas box into the blasting cabin so hopefully I can make good progress tomorrow.
Plowjeep
I'm a little over 4 hours from the river. I take our dogs with us and one of them gets car sick on the hilly road out there so I take the long way out and the dog does much better. They really enjoy the river and boat rides.
colt zantop
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I would love to sit back and enjoy a fine cigar in that room! Awesome!!!
larcie
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Compass Binnacle, Morse Controls, Dive Helmet, wooden spoke Helm, and a few steam let-off valves, only thing missing is a hull!
larcie
Welcome to the party garage.
The Compass Binnacle and Morse Controls, are the latest pieces to add to my collection. I have been working on getting them for several months. You can see the original condition of the divers helmet on page 144 post 2853
it was a fun quick project. A craigs list find!!
Welcome to the party garage.
The Compass Binnacle and Morse Controls, are the latest pieces to add to my collection. I have been working on getting them for several months. You can see the original condition of the divers helmet on page 144 post 2853
it was a fun quick project. A craigs list find!!
PLOWJEEP
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There is a restaurant near here that has a bar made out of an old ChrisCraft cabin cruiser. I always enjoy going there just that reason. The good food is a bonus. Brian
Was working on my gas cart today when I got a surprising phone call from a wife of a very good but deceased friend who offered me a neon sign that I have admired for the last 5 years so I had to stop on the gas box and go get the new sign.
Here is the gas box in the sand blasting cabin after blasting it
I took the box out with the forklift because it weighs about 100 lbs, put it back in the shop and applied a thin coat of bondo over the entire box to fill the rust pits and smooth out the welds
I started sanding it smooth when The call came in. Gotta Go
Here is the gas box in the sand blasting cabin after blasting it
I took the box out with the forklift because it weighs about 100 lbs, put it back in the shop and applied a thin coat of bondo over the entire box to fill the rust pits and smooth out the welds
I started sanding it smooth when The call came in. Gotta Go
drivesitfar
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Don: your Nautical, Super Bowl or MAN CAVE room looks awesome and not surprised you and your friends like it.
sorry to hear your friend is no longer with us, but sounds like he was talking to his wife so looking forward to seeing what you come home with.
just curious do you use any particular brand of bondo? and do you buy online or just pick up at the local stores?
keep up the great work and attitude and a lot of us would like to be you sir.
cheers (ITFM)
sorry to hear your friend is no longer with us, but sounds like he was talking to his wife so looking forward to seeing what you come home with.
just curious do you use any particular brand of bondo? and do you buy online or just pick up at the local stores?
keep up the great work and attitude and a lot of us would like to be you sir.
cheers (ITFM)
HSpencer
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Don
The Nautical room is an excellent place for an afternoon nap. I would have a TV in there well enough as you do, but probably hidden. I detest TV but I would den up in there and watch old black and white WWII movies or Bogart. I would also want a milkshake maker for an afternoon Vanilla Milkshake followed by a very strong coffee. In fact, I am afraid that room would have to be my private retreat!
Great job and very interesting post AS ALWAYS.
Best Regards
Herb
The Nautical room is an excellent place for an afternoon nap. I would have a TV in there well enough as you do, but probably hidden. I detest TV but I would den up in there and watch old black and white WWII movies or Bogart. I would also want a milkshake maker for an afternoon Vanilla Milkshake followed by a very strong coffee. In fact, I am afraid that room would have to be my private retreat!
Great job and very interesting post AS ALWAYS.
Best Regards
Herb
I come with lots of baggage lol
Thanks for the visit Drives
Thanks for dropping back by Herb. I do appreciate it.
The room lacks a/c right now (not enough electricity to the building) I'm looking for a large generator to solve my problems.
If I want a milk shake I can order it from the diner lol.
I do go up and enjoy a couple pinball games now and then and when my wife invites her girlfriends over I tell the guys to come too and we slide up to the game room for the evening.
So this is what stopped my progress on the gas caddy today
It's a 48" x 28" United motors sign that is double sided!!
What it looked like when I arrived at my friends house
I took the neon off to take the sign down. Taped the glass to a piece of cardboard to transport it safely
I brought it home and took the other side neon off to clean the sign. It has been hanging in the same spot for 30 years.
After cleaning the dust off the sign this is what I have
Not one flaw in the sign on this side. Will turn it over and clean up the other side next
Oh I almost forgot. The gal gave me a picture of the sign mounted on the original garage
Ben Warner garage and towing company Orange California.
I'm the 3rd owner (proudly)
It's a 48" x 28" United motors sign that is double sided!!
What it looked like when I arrived at my friends house
I took the neon off to take the sign down. Taped the glass to a piece of cardboard to transport it safely
I brought it home and took the other side neon off to clean the sign. It has been hanging in the same spot for 30 years.
After cleaning the dust off the sign this is what I have
Not one flaw in the sign on this side. Will turn it over and clean up the other side next
Oh I almost forgot. The gal gave me a picture of the sign mounted on the original garage
Ben Warner garage and towing company Orange California.
I'm the 3rd owner (proudly)
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rmalkow2
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United Motors. One of the coolest logo's ever. I'm sure it will make your friend feel good that you have given such care to it. A fitting way to honor it's past by showing it off in your garage.
shortykorte
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That's great that she thought of you about the sign. She knows its in good hands and will be cherished. Salute.
The game room looks awesome with the new nautical theme! That would be a awesome place to come and watch a football game. Holy s@#% !!! what a incredible score on that sign, and to only be the third owner and not a flaw on it, just amazing...I bet you were pumped!!! The gas caddie is looking good too! I don't know why but I'm pumped to see it finished, no pressure tho 
Sorry that I haven't answered sooner But I just got home from a 4 day road trip up north. I didn't come home empty handed but nothing to show off tonight. I did find a couple of pieces of nautical stuff for the game room and one piece for the 30's garage.
rmalkow2
The 30's garage has been dedicated to my old friend
Thanks Shorty
I have picked a spot on the 30's garage for it and tomorrow I will start to build the bracket to mount it.
Yes I Do Herb
And this is the sign that gave me the inspiration for it. This one is multi colored and 4' my old one is standard 6' with moving wheels. The sign I took the pattern off of is listed on Ebay for $36,000.00
Thanks Bears fan
I'm not sure which score I was the most stoked over I have been working both of them for a long time.
I just found out that my wife had a hand in the sign, She told her friend to hold the sign til my birthday (Tomorrow) a few months ago so Wednesday was close enough
I too am excited to see the gas cart finished I have the brass back now I'm waiting on the chrome to return so I must kick it in gear and get the box painted
Thanks to everyone for stopping by to see what is happening around here. It keeps me motivated
Don
rmalkow2
The 30's garage has been dedicated to my old friend
Thanks Shorty
I have picked a spot on the 30's garage for it and tomorrow I will start to build the bracket to mount it.
Yes I Do Herb
And this is the sign that gave me the inspiration for it. This one is multi colored and 4' my old one is standard 6' with moving wheels. The sign I took the pattern off of is listed on Ebay for $36,000.00
The game room looks awesome with the new nautical theme! That would be a awesome place to come and watch a football game. Holy s@#% !!! what a incredible score on that sign, and to only be the third owner and not a flaw on it, just amazing...I bet you were pumped!!! The gas caddie is looking good too! I don't know why but I'm pumped to see it finished, no pressure tho
Thanks Bears fan
I'm not sure which score I was the most stoked over I have been working both of them for a long time.
I just found out that my wife had a hand in the sign, She told her friend to hold the sign til my birthday (Tomorrow) a few months ago so Wednesday was close enough
I too am excited to see the gas cart finished I have the brass back now I'm waiting on the chrome to return so I must kick it in gear and get the box painted
Thanks to everyone for stopping by to see what is happening around here. It keeps me motivated
Don
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dpljmurphy
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Don, I have a good customer who has a Binnacle in his home, while i haven't been there and have never seen one before I recognized it from his description: what a great piece, thanks for sharing! David
Sunbimmer
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Where is the airplane station located? man that is cool. And Galens looks like a good place to spend a few hours. Love those places
Exactly this, good one BUGTHUG
jbmatth
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Happy late birthday and congratulations on your most recent score and that sign is one I'm sure you will treasure!
JB
JB
shortykorte
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Thanks for the B. day wishes guys. It was a great weekend as I spent quality time with my wife.
But this week was a back at it week.
The party garage is in total shambles! I have started another construction project in it. I have til the 10th of next month to git ur done. I am building walls under the game room mezzanine. Dividing the area into 2 shops Ford and Chevrolet. I may have bitten off to much this time. We'll see!!!
Here is a before picture of the south wall area
And the front area before
The construction
But this week was a back at it week.
The party garage is in total shambles! I have started another construction project in it. I have til the 10th of next month to git ur done. I am building walls under the game room mezzanine. Dividing the area into 2 shops Ford and Chevrolet. I may have bitten off to much this time. We'll see!!!
Here is a before picture of the south wall area
And the front area before
The construction
Toolfool
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Looks like the Goodyear sign needs a new home. I could make room for it.
56vette461
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Hey Don, Happy belated birthday. I've been off line for a while and just catching up.
I love the ideal of the shops under the party room. Are you going to include stairs up to the loft or remain with the elevator? Wish the bride and I were closer so I could sneak over. Good luck on your deadline, but knowing you, you will make it.
I love the ideal of the shops under the party room. Are you going to include stairs up to the loft or remain with the elevator? Wish the bride and I were closer so I could sneak over. Good luck on your deadline, but knowing you, you will make it.
whats with the dead line date? you have another big party planned? Is it just one wall down the middle? well it will give you another place to hang goodys on
Yes Herb
Another party, This one is very special to me. The collision industry is holding their annual convention in So. Cal this year and they have asked me to host a welcome party luncheon here on Wednesday afternoon August 10th. It will be sponsored by 3m and PPG.
When I had my business I was very active in the industry. I hope to see many of my old friends here that day.
I am putting up 3 walls around the mezzanine to create another garage building.
Looks like the Goodyear sign needs a new home. I could make room for it.
Toolfool
You are right about the Goodyear sign. Not sure where it will go.
Welcome back 56Vette
You have been missed!!
No stairs in the plan yet. I would put you to work if you lived near by.
I will take a picture of the progress tomorrow.
Thanks to all that have visited
Don
Those are some amazing photo's of your shop! It will be interesting to see how the new wall turns out!
I had a question on how that Goodyear sign is mounted! Is it mounted to some steel to keep it all together or is each letter mounted separately? I just picked up a Goodyear tires porcelain sign with the winged foot and I was wondering the best way to go about mounting it? Any help would great, but I know how busy you are! I wonder if there was a template for these signs when they were originally hung at all the service stations?
I had a question on how that Goodyear sign is mounted! Is it mounted to some steel to keep it all together or is each letter mounted separately? I just picked up a Goodyear tires porcelain sign with the winged foot and I was wondering the best way to go about mounting it? Any help would great, but I know how busy you are! I wonder if there was a template for these signs when they were originally hung at all the service stations?
Hi Don,
Looking forward to seeing how the changes look on the 10th! Flying in from Sydney on 6th and will call you. My buddy Phil and his wife Carolyn are coming over again also and are looking forward to it.
Love to Ann. See you soon.
cheers David
Looking forward to seeing how the changes look on the 10th! Flying in from Sydney on 6th and will call you. My buddy Phil and his wife Carolyn are coming over again also and are looking forward to it.
Love to Ann. See you soon.
cheers David
As promised here are a few shots of the progress of the new construction
Yesterday
Tonight
We built a second wall to bury the posts and the windows will be shadow boxes on the outside wall so with the second wall we are able to get them wider inside
I put in a lot of electric plug boxes so I can put signs and clocks and things on the walls
Yesterday
Tonight
We built a second wall to bury the posts and the windows will be shadow boxes on the outside wall so with the second wall we are able to get them wider inside
I put in a lot of electric plug boxes so I can put signs and clocks and things on the walls
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1/2 Cup
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Don, well done I can't wait to see the finished product.
Regards
Regards