Dream Garage Gallery

[lklancher]

Hello guys,

I posted some photos of a dream garage in Kelowna, British Columbia a while back. I've photographed a bunch more for my book, Motorcycle Dream Garages. Check them out at the link below, and enjoy!

http://leeklancher.smugmug.com/gallery/5951235_8Hnbc//370967023_JnQ3Z

Cheers,
Lee
www.leeklancher.com

 

[bomber]

THanks for posting this -- while I enjoy the Garage-mahals that may have built, I also enjoy the info on shops and spaces that are a bit more achievable for more folks . . . that fact that your posts involve that most noble of transportation modes is a great bonus!

 

[porschedude996TT]

Nice collection of photos, I may print one or two for my garage...

 

[goodfellow]

THanks for posting this -- while I enjoy the Garage-mahals that may have built, I also enjoy the info on shops and spaces that are a bit more achievable for more folks . . . that fact that your posts involve that most noble of transportation modes is a great bonus!

+1

Thank you very much for posting the wonderful pics. I also enjoy the "old school" shops that have an eclectic collection of vintage tools, parts, machinery, and associated paraphernalia. Modern, overly organized and sanitized garages just don't impart the feeling of craftsmanship, and innovation. From my perspective at least, they seem to be very static; nice to look at, but they have that "don't touch" museum characteristic.

Some of the best looking garges I've seen on this board have been smaller in size, and feature older tooling and equipment that was lovingly cared for to showcase a specific period of automotive and industrial history. It's a place where your first inclination is to sit down, talk shop, and "hang out".

 

[PAToyota]

I put my vote in for "over the top" type garages. I know I'm never going to be able to own one myself, but if I'm going to buy a book I want to see some of the ideas from people that have the money to think outside the box. Perhaps I can integrate some of their ideas into my own shop.

I mentioned in the post about the new Bend-Pak lift that when I built my shop over ten years ago I had pretty much assumed that installing a lift was completely out of reason for a home shop and didn't even bother researching it. Now they are almost becoming commonplace. There just weren't the resources like GJ back then - internet was mailing lists for the most part and I was on a 28.8 modem so even downloading a few pictures took a heck of a long time.

With today's availability of information I'd have looked into it as a possibility and at least put in that extra foot of ceiling height so that I could have added a lift later on when I could afford it.

 

[rsanter]

I think the perfect garages are like an auto dealership

one side is the neat and orderly shop that is used for work. it can show some signs of wear but is clean and usable

the other side is like the showroom. you can store them there safely in a clean enviroment but there are no stand off ropes. you are free to look and touch and even get in them. if you want to go for a ride then lets fire the thing up and go...

bob

 

[wilbilt]

While the huge, sanitary spaces are very nice, I would have a hard time working in one for fear of getting something dirty.

I like smaller spaces with a certain "ambiance" that remind me of good times with good friends. Hanging out, building stuff and solving problems by drawing diagrams on the benchtop.

I would feel right at home in nimrod's shop:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3740&highlight=nimrod

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5322&highlight=nimrod

 

[Thomarann]

I'd vote for the average garage. While the huge OTT ones are nice, I like looking to see what other "average" garage guys have done to get some ideas for my space.

Marc

 

[terabyte]

stuff like this...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9143

 

[FullSizePickUp]

I think 89Vert's garage would also fit into this category.

 

[Mr. Welsh]

I like to look and dream about the top end garages, but I'd get more ideas that I could actually implement from other aspiring DIYers.

 

[terabyte]

I like to look and dream about the top end garages, but I'd get more ideas that I could actually implement from other aspiring DIYers.

+1 i agree with ya

 

[CRAZYASTRO]

Lee, thanks 4 sharing!! Really NICE pics!!!

 

[autoist]

While I like to look at the over-the-top garages of millionaires (& get a few ideas I can convert to my budget), I'd much rather see average guys with garages that actually WORK for them - not necessarily the typical 2-car garage but the garage a guy has built to house his small collection....maybe even focus on the garages guys have built themselves, not the ones put togwether by professionals.

 

[PAToyota]

I put my vote in for "over the top" type garages. I know I'm never going to be able to own one myself, but if I'm going to buy a book I want to see some of the ideas from people that have the money to think outside the box. Perhaps I can integrate some of their ideas into my own shop.

Actually, I guess I should make a clarification. Perhaps I should have said "over the top" shops rather than garages.

Although it takes all kinds, I am definitely more interested in any setup used to maintain / fabricate / restore vehicles than I am in a showroom / museum / storage setup.

And "over the top" doesn't necessarily mean bazillion dollar or square feet. I'd tend to put Nimrod's shop in this category. Not big or full of big ticket items - but time was spent on the style and character beyond that of simply being utilitarian.

 

[autoist]

Well, I think the survey says it all!

 

[Mr. Welsh]

Although it takes all kinds, I am definitely more interested in any setup used to maintain / fabricate / restore vehicles than I am in a showroom / museum / storage setup.

While I enjoy both the high end shops and high end garages, it doesn't take much imagination to build a big garage with high end finishes. I agree with you that it's often more interesting to see the working areas than the pristine storage/show areas. Ideally I'd have both.