110' x 26' Forclosure

[Firefyter-Emt]

I would be willing to put a bet on it that it is, it was very common for them to have a lower "flap door" and not drawers. In fact, it may still be there hidden!

That's what I get for adding a post that sat for about half an hour! I do hope you take the time to restore the tool box, it would look stunning when finished. I have always loved the round corner tool boxes. In fact, it's my favorite feature on my Snap-On box!

 

[CreteCoater]

With the weather warming up its time to tear into this puppy. I had a 12x12 section of roof come down over the winter so the roof is pretty high on the priority list. Roll off dumpster comes tomorrow, time to get rid of some ****!

Here is a better shot of the main floor

Found a couple old fans I'd like to restore

Found a Wilton!

 

[Rogue1987]

Wow. That place is awesome. Lucky!

 

[slopecarver]

Keep the updates coming, I love experiencing projects like this vicariously through others!

 

[CreteCoater]

A shot of the old workbench where the Wilton sits.

 

[colt zantop]

Nice finds! those fans go for good money. You **** on that wilton find! I wonder how many other treasures are tucked away in that place.....

 

[64dragnwagon]

Excellent project! I am glad you are starting to update your work on it. I guess it was a car dealership originally. Does it have a car elevator in it? I love old car dealerships, my brother in-law's father owned one that I used to work at in the 80's. It had an elevator that took cars into the basement and up to the 2nd floor. Keep the pics coming and good luck on the project.

 

[CreteCoater]

Unfortunately no elevator (or maybe fortunately!) It began its life as a Ford Mercury Edsel dealer. Afterwards it became Dorans garage (inspections)

I did find a neat hoist in the basement made by Ford Motor Block Co. Philadelphia. I will post some pics once I can get it in the light.

There is also a hoist trolley running the width of one of the upstairs beams that would make it a nice home once cleaned up!

Unfortunately the water damage has ruined several other neat things I have found. On the other hand though, if it weren't for the water damage I probably wouldn't have been able to buy the building

 

[Buzzy]

Subscribed!!! Good for you!! Have fun with it!!

 

[64dragnwagon]

Any ideas on why the building is so long and NARROW? Was it done to fit on a narrow lot? Where are the doors situated? How would one move vehicles in, out and around in a space like this? Do you have any pics of the exterior from a farther distance?

 

[Mmfh]

That is one awesome deal you found there! Man I'm going to be watching this one!

Very Nice Find!

Mm

 

[CreteCoater]

Any ideas on why the building is so long and NARROW? Was it done to fit on a narrow lot? Where are the doors situated? How would one move vehicles in, out and around in a space like this? Do you have any pics of the exterior from a farther distance?

You are right in the fact it was built to fit the lot. I have a pic on my phone I will load soon. A couple of guys stopped by the other day who worked there and I guess there were a few cars on display but most cars bought were ordered in. Dunlaps also had a dealership in the next town over so they may have used this location for more service than sales.

 

[CreteCoater]

Here is a shot from across the road. I'm actually glad the building is narrow because it makes reframing the trusses SO much easier and cheaper. An interesting side note - the house to the left is currently up for short sale. If it goes full blown foreclosure I'd love to snag it and make a side lot.

 

[Rye425]

Sweet ... subscribed

 

[CreteCoater]

Hey and the building you can barely see to the right is a firehouse that is for sale.....anyone want to be neighbors!?

 

[CreteCoater]

Took about 6 hours today to clean out the main floor. Almost filled the 15 yard roll-off.

 

[JC23]

Hey and the building you can barely see to the right is a firehouse that is for sale.....anyone want to be neighbors!?

And now a firehouse??.

Man, you relly ****,

(but keep em coming!)

 

[CreteCoater]

Haha I don't own the firehouse but it is for sale along with the bar beside it. Hell the whole street is for sale! Problem is they are for sale by owner and I'm sure they want a pretty penny.

 

[RHD 4 LIFE]

I tried searching the web for pics of it in its former glory. No luck yet but I did find this old matchbook on a closed eBay auction!

Wow look at the phone #! 6032!!

 

[JimVonBaden]

Awesome, and not far from NOVA. Maybe I'll take a ride out your way and lend a hand one day. Anyone else up for this?

Jim

 

[automobiliben]

Find any other treasures during the clean out???

 

[NUTTSGT]

I see the begining of progress.

 

[CreteCoater]

Sure anyone's welcome to stop by!

I didn't really find much in the cleanup. A couple sockets, a couple SK wrenches, and one of those old time oil spouts for the old cans. It was pretty decent so I will probably clean it up.

Not much got done today with the rain. The floor is on the auto rinse cycle!

 

[9echo]

Just subscribed.
Good luck with your building. Old dealerships have a world of treasures.

 

[FoMoCoPower]

<~~~Jealous

 

[Marcmcm]

Nice buy! I'm just down the road in State College and work in real estate. You already made money on the place!

 

[1948]

nice, ill be following this one. i got lucky with the roof on mine, its a lot more work then you thought huh? i know mine sure is! but keep up the good work man!

 

[ed_v]

This is too cool! Nice find. I look forward to the updates. Thanks for sharing.

Ed

 

[tjmonsen5]

subscribed! very cool!
Even I could afford that place! Never thought a building could be so cheap!

 

[AP_photo]

This I have to follow. Congrats on the new place and of course "you ****" lol

 

[CreteCoater]

Nice buy! I'm just down the road in State College and work in real estate. You already made money on the place!

Awesome, with the new road your almost a local!

I just did the EIFS on the new addition @ PJ Harrigans, so I get over your way once in a while.

 

[bams50]

Love this building! Any updates??

 

[MQ Unlimited Media]

WOW, awesome purchase! This has to be the buy of the century...congrats! Loving all of the collectables.

 

[SGTH55]

Subscribed!! This is cool, would love to have something like it. Here in Calif, don't think I could get an out house for 3 grand. Can't wait to see what you do with it....oh and you ****.

 

[mtnkrake]

Can't wait to see what you do with this.

 

[CreteCoater]

No updates as of yet. I have been swamped with work. I have a large job to wrap up then its time to tear into the roof! I'll keep you posted for sure.

 

[sbhockey]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Nothing ever pops up that cheap around here, but I'm keeping my eyes open.

 

[oldgymnast]

Awsome place, just subscribed!

 

[JPorkins]

Hey and the building you can barely see to the right is a firehouse that is for sale.....anyone want to be neighbors!?

I'd love to own a FireHouse! Subscribing to your progress!

 

[venturesomerite]

I'm jealous!!!

On a side note, how did you learn of the foreclosure, I need to find me one of these!