Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage

[Bob Heine]

Don, a visit to your thread always makes me smile. I am becoming jaded because I no longer need a strap to hold my jaw up. I have come to expect the WOWs whenever you post. Please forgive me for not posting a huge thank you as often as I should.

 

[harley jim]

Bob
First time poster to your site.
When I can get my jaw off the floor and can form some inteligeble words I will say how remarkable your vision is. Beautiful work sir.

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[56vette461]

Don, The Jack has turned out fantastic. I love the color

Thanks for providing me the guidance on the Standard Oil graphic on my bulk oil dispenser
I've talked to a pin stripper who is jumping at the opportunity, We will see how it goes.

 

[shortykorte]

Don you need to get some spare jacks and fix up like that. I’m sure they’d sell. Beautiful.

Can’t wait to see Don Wayne walking along the boardwalk, tipping his hat at the ladies.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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[HOTFR8]

Don Wayne

Marshal Don.

 

[don long]

Looking good Don. Keep it up..

Thanks Redwolf
I believe that this is your first time posting here Thank you

That jack looks amazing Don! And the town is taking shape.

Bret

Thanks Bret
The town is takimost of my time. It's been 2 weeks since starting the western town and I'm starting to really miss my QST

Don, the jack is just insane!!! in a good way Great progress on the western town

Thanks B.F.
Hope your bears are doing better than my Chargers!!!

Don: no kidding about the BLACKHAWK JACK cause that might not ever again lift a car, but it will look amazing sitting in the Party Garage.

keep up the great work on the western town cause its coming along nicely.

also nice to see that your weather is about perfect for working outside even though it's November and most of us are getting on our long underware.

hope you have a relaxing Sunday!!!

Thanks for the good wishes Drives

Don, a visit to your thread always makes me smile. I am becoming jaded because I no longer need a strap to hold my jaw up. I have come to expect the WOWs whenever you post. Please forgive me for not posting a huge thank you as often as I should.

THank you Bob You are forgiven
However I do miss them

Bob
First time poster to your site.
When I can get my jaw off the floor and can form some inteligeble words I will say how remarkable your vision is. Beautiful work sir.

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Welcome to the party garage Harley
I'm sorry about ALL the missing pictures.

Don, The Jack has turned out fantastic. I love the color

Thanks for providing me the guidance on the Standard Oil graphic on my bulk oil dispenser
I've talked to a pin stripper who is jumping at the opportunity, We will see how it goes.

Thanks Al
Happy to help

Don you need to get some spare jacks and fix up like that. I’m sure they’d sell. Beautiful.

Can’t wait to see Don Wayne walking along the boardwalk, tipping his hat at the ladies.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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Thanks for the Idea Shorty
But I think that I'll be happy with knowing that There is only one jack like that.

Marshal Don.

Oh No Simon
I take my marching orders from swmbo

 

[don long]

I did spend the day working on the Livery stable and it is looking better tonight

2019-11-19 15.52.09 by don long, on Flickr

We are expecting rain tomorrow so I will be in the party garage decorating for the Christmas season

2019-11-19 15.51.33 by don long, on Flickr

 

[casmurbax]

Looks like it really is coming together.

I like the look.

 

[HOTFR8]

Looking great Don.

 

[drivesitfar]

DON: while I know you personally don't probably need the rain I heard it's been since JULY that you had any so guessing your farmers and maybe the whole state could use some.

WESTERN TOWN is looking great.

are you really going to use your Blackhawk jack to lift your Model A or B or T?

enjoy your day!!

 

[don long]

Looks like it really is coming together.

I like the look.

Thanks casmurbax
What you see is only a small portion of what I have planned for my town.

Looking great Don.

Thanks Simon
I have 14 days invested so far

DON: while I know you personally don't probably need the rain I heard it's been since JULY that you had any so guessing your farmers and maybe the whole state could use some.

WESTERN TOWN is looking great.

are you really going to use your Blackhawk jack to lift your Model A or B or T?

enjoy your day!!

Thanks Drives

The rain was a hoax. It rained about 2 hours total in the last 2 days. Just enough to clear the air and only dampen the ground a bit.
I've been working in the party garage hanging Christmas lights and ornaments for the partys scheduled starting the first week in December.

I have found a little time for some shop time today and got the jack handle painted silver. Yes I am thinking of displaying the jack in the 30's garage under the roadster.

 

[HOTFR8]

Thanks Simon
I have 14 days invested so far

Are you serious Don! You have all that done in just 14 days. OK I know you are not working on it on your own but I have to say that is pretty good.

 

[don long]

Are you serious Don! You have all that done in just 14 days. OK I know you are not working on it on your own but I have to say that is pretty good.

You are right Simon. I have Jose my gardener and he is not working full time with me. He still spends minimal time keeping up with the yard but most of his time working is spent with me. I also get a buddy or 2 drop by for a few hours now and then but that is more of an interruption than good help. I do get some saw time from Pat the guy living in the barn. He's good for 3 or 4 hours on the chop saw cutting 2x4's
The wood we are using for the exterior was denailed and washed prior to our starting this project

 

[drivesitfar]

DON: that jack under your car with the Blackjack stands under the frame will look so COOL no wonder you thought of it.

yep it's hard to believe it's only been a couple weeks since you started the WESTERN TOWN cause you've done other things during that time too.

keep it up and hope you get at least one rest day this weekend to re charge so to speak.

cheers (yep i'm tipping my cold mug of ice tea at you sir as i'm sending this)

 

[don long]

Here you go Drives
The jack is done and sitting under the roadster.

But first let me show you how the jack looks shining in the sun

2019-11-22 15.01.50 by don long, on Flickr

2019-11-22 15.01.57 by don long, on Flickr

I settled on painting the handle a high metalic silver to complement the red glitter of the jack

2019-11-22 14.59.18 by don long, on Flickr

And here it is in it's final setting

2019-11-22 15.11.13 by don long, on Flickr

2019-11-22 15.12.08 by don long, on Flickr

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[shortykorte]

That is a one sweet jack. Matching jack stands too!!!


Shorty Korte
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[Bears Fan]

Awesome job on the jack


My Bears are sucking it up bad Mitchell Trubisky is a total bust at QB and now I'm having my doubts about Matt Nagy's coaching too...bad news Bears right now

 

[rmalkow2]

Awesome job on the jack


My Bears are sucking it up bad Mitchell Trubisky is a total bust at QB and now I'm having my doubts about Matt Nagy's coaching too...bad news Bears right now

I agree that the finished jack looks great and is displayed perfectly with that roadster.

Bears Fan, never fear, the Lions play you again next week and our ever bumbling team always finds a new and inventive way to lose in the 4th qtr.

Bob

 

[don long]

That is a one sweet jack. Matching jack stands too!!!
Shorty Korte
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Thanks Shorty
Those jack stands I found last year and discovered them on a shelf while looking for some other parts. When I rediscovered them I knew they would go good with the jack that was under construction so while I waited for the chrome for the jack I gave them a quick once over.

Awesome job on the jack


My Bears are sucking it up bad Mitchell Trubisky is a total bust at QB and now I'm having my doubts about Matt Nagy's coaching too...bad news Bears right now

Thanks B.F.
Sorry bout your bears

I agree that the finished jack looks great and is displayed perfectly with that roadster.

Bears Fan, never fear, the Lions play you again next week and our ever bumbling team always finds a new and inventive way to lose in the 4th qtr.

Bob

Bob
I agree, the roadster helps display the jack and stands well

Football?? It's a bad year all over. My Chargers don't show up for the last quarter either.

 

[don long]

I brought my next project into the shop today.
It's going to take a bit of work along with the western town and the 40 ford

2019-11-23 14.44.03 by don long, on Flickr

2019-11-23 14.44.45 by don long, on Flickr

I have the pole for the sign. I will need to shorten it a bit to get the sign to fit where I want it to go.

 

[AZpilot]

That jack is amazing. You need a cushion in between! It is a jewel.

 

[Davenr]

Hi Don and Ann,
Great looking jack and Western Town looking good already!
I love the Philips 66 sign-where will it be going?

cheers David and Vanley

 

[don long]

That jack is amazing. You need a cushion in between! It is a jewel.

Never fear AZ
I had a towel on the jack to lift up the roadster for the J.stands to hold it up and removed it for the display.
Thanks for your concern and the visit.

Hi Don and Ann,
Great looking jack and Western Town looking good already!
I love the Philips 66 sign-where will it be going?

cheers David and Vanley

Thanks David
The 66 sign will go into the party garage outside the parking structure where the yellow and black visible "Poly" pump is standing now. Much like the Standard sign is standing to the right of the pump.

IMG_7731 by don long, on Flickr

IMG_7732 by don long, on Flickr

Good job!

Thank you James

 

[harley jim]

Great looking shop Don.

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[losdudes]

Nice job on the jack Don.

 

[casmurbax]

Don, always has to come up with new ways to show us his jack offs.

Another great project, shop is looking great as usual.

Not worried about someone trying your jack out while it's under the car?

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: WOW that Blackhawk jack is AMAZING and with the jack stands underneath your cool ROADSTER it looks even better. WELL DONE SIR!!

so now another big sign restoration and since you already have a restored gas pump where the sign is going i'm guessing the pump has another spot cause i'm pretty sure once an item comes into the PARTY GARAGE it never wants to leave?

best of luck with all the CHRISTMAS PARTIES and hope you manage to have a little fun and find some good conversations during your busy month.

cheers (as I tip my cold mug of ice tea your way)

 

[bolensboneyard]

Don love the jack. Looks almost the same color as my GT. Be sure to pass on our greetings for the holidays to your family and stay healthy. Bobby

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: while i know you'll probably be busy entertaining or working on something tomorrow I forgot to wish you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and hope you and Ann have fun even if it's just relaxing looking at each other catching your breath.

cheers buddy!!

 

[drivesitfar]

Don: while I was posting a link to your thread on the vintage automobile memorabilia thread in vintage tools I might as well just bump up your thread and see how you are surviving party month since i'm guessing you are even busier than usual.

all the best and hope everybody that is seeing your place for the first time loves it as much as we all do.

cheers

 

[don long]

Great looking shop Don.

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Thanks Jim

Nice job on the jack Don.

Thanks losdudes
It was a fun project it just took too long to finish

Don, always has to come up with new ways to show us his jack offs.

Another great project, shop is looking great as usual.

Not worried about someone trying your jack out while it's under the car?

Casmurbax
People get yelled at for touching my displays

Don: WOW that Blackhawk jack is AMAZING and with the jack stands underneath your cool ROADSTER it looks even better. WELL DONE SIR!!

so now another big sign restoration and since you already have a restored gas pump where the sign is going i'm guessing the pump has another spot cause i'm pretty sure once an item comes into the PARTY GARAGE it never wants to leave?

best of luck with all the CHRISTMAS PARTIES and hope you manage to have a little fun and find some good conversations during your busy month.

cheers (as I tip my cold mug of ice tea your way)

Thanks for the visit Drives
Yes I have plans for the pump when the sign shoves it out of its spot

Don love the jack. Looks almost the same color as my GT. Be sure to pass on our greetings for the holidays to your family and stay healthy. Bobby

Thanks Bobby
And a merry Christmas to you and your family

Don: while i know you'll probably be busy entertaining or working on something tomorrow I forgot to wish you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING and hope you and Ann have fun even if it's just relaxing looking at each other catching your breath.

cheers buddy!!

Don: while I was posting a link to your thread on the vintage automobile memorabilia thread in vintage tools I might as well just bump up your thread and see how you are surviving party month since i'm guessing you are even busier than usual.

all the best and hope everybody that is seeing your place for the first time loves it as much as we all do.

cheers

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Thanks Drives
I landed in the hospital with heart problems so my projects and parties were slowed down a bit.
I think all is well now but I am not supposed to do anything for a month or
so but we are still hosting the fort Erwin (Army base) toy drive party tomorrow night with about 350 guests expected.
The garage is all set up and ready for the event and I'm tired but happy that we are ready and not having to hustle around tomorrow

 

[lieutenant]

Yikes! Glad you're doing better. Get well.

 

[shortykorte]

Take care of yourself Don. Things will still be there next week, month, year. Ask me how I know. LOL


Shorty Korte
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[HOTFR8]

Thanks Drives
I landed in the hospital with heart problems so my projects and parties were slowed down a bit.
I think all is well now but I am not supposed to do anything for a month or
so but we are still hosting the fort Erwin (Army base) toy drive party tomorrow night with about 350 guests expected.
The garage is all set up and ready for the event and I'm tired but happy that we are ready and not having to hustle around tomorrow

This is not good news. Hopefully you can slow down a little and relax at the party. I wish at times I was closer so I could help out.

 

[Toolfool]

Take it easy ,Don. Heed the warnings.

 

[jeffmoss26]

feel better Don!

 

[BUGTHUG]

Don, I feel your heart problems. It seems the days you feel better you try to catch up for days you don't, then you end up, down for doing too much. Vicious circle. The one thing you have over me is the California weather. Man when it gets cold here in Kansas I can't go out cause I catch P new moan ya. Then I have to stay in for a week or so. Then because its cold I can't go out to the barn and work on my stuff. Then after being cooped up for the winter, I loose a couple months of my life doing almost nothing.
But I'm sure you are thinking about some project that needs to get done as soon as you get feeling better. Anyway, thinking about you and prayers to you and ALL.

 

[bj383ss]

Hope you feel better Don!

 

[don long]

Thanks for all the well wishes guys. I'm trying to take it easy, but that ain't easy.
The annual toy drive Christmas party was last night and everyone had a great time. We had over 300 guests. By the end of the evening we had gathered enough toys to fill a 26' trailer FULL of bicycles (50) and toys of all kinds we also filled 2 pick up full of toys and jackets. At 7A.M. this morning it all headed to Barstow to the army base.

My phone got crushed against my keys in my pocket the other day so my pictures don't look to good but here are some shots from the party.

2019-12-14 18.27.42 by don long, on Flickr

2019-12-14 18.02.13 by don long, on Flickr

The food line went pretty quickly with a variety of pot luck foods to enjoy

2019-12-14 18.02.23 by don long, on Flickr

We had plenty of sweets on hand

2019-12-14 18.02.47 by don long, on Flickr

We also opened the Ice Cream parlor for business

2019-12-14 18.25.16 by don long, on Flickr

Here is a shot of the outside of the garage. You can see the trailer that we filled with the toys

2019-12-14 20.00.51 by don long, on Flickr

The party broke up around 9 P.M. and a few good folks hung around to help clean up and by 10:30 the garage back to normal.

Every one who came early walked over to the western town to take a peak of the coming attraction and now they are talking about having a summer party with a western theme lol

2019-12-14 16.18.56 by don long, on Flickr

2019-12-14 16.17.35 by don long, on Flickr

2019-12-14 16.17.20 by don long, on Flickr

 

[losdudes]

Looks like everyone was having a good time and lots of kids will be happy come Christmas.