garage gift...?

[OIIIIIIIO]

Hi

Got a friend moving into a new shop towards the end of the year...

Would like to get him a gift...kind of a garage warming gift...but also a thank you gift for all the times he's helped me out with my many auto related problems...

He runs his own auto shop so he pretty much has all the tools he needs...

Looking for any and all idea of something neat, unique but yet practical...whether that's a tool nobody buys but would be great to have, to food, to whatever...

Just trying to brainstorm ideas...

Thanks!
Patrick

 

[jf781]

Pizza and Beer. If you want to be fancy get stuffed crust.

 

[66HertzClone]

Don't know your budget, but maybe a DVR and a couple of cameras. Costco and others have some really inexpensive systems available.

 

[John in OH]

How about a nice stool for his workbench? Maybe something with a seat pattern that reflects his favorite car, tractor, bike, etc?

Or a frig/microwave combo unit like often used in dorm rooms?

Another possibility is one of those large magnifying lights on an articulated arm for close bench work.

 

[James Aiello]

How about a nice framed up picture of his shop?

Cool old metal sign.

Old Gas pump, air pump or gum ball machines.

 

[josall]

Personalized Kegerator

 

[Blackbomber]

jf781 was right with pizza and beer. I don't rightly know how I'd feel if another guy got me a gift.

 

[Steevo]

A personalized garage sign for his new place:

http://garageart.com/products.asp?Category=Personalized~Signs

http://www.theperfectsign.com/bikersigns-motorcyclesigns-personalizedgaragesigns.aspx

 

[MikeGyver]

Clock or auto related vintage sign

 

[Shadowdog500]

How much you willing to spend???

Chris

 

[larry_g]

Take a picture of his old shop so we can look at it. Does he have it decorated with memoribilia or is he a clean stark shop? No use in giving fo-fo **** to a guy that doesn't want it. A clock could be nice, Office supplies or whatnot, Great bottle of booze.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[c/o say]

Give him his first oil stain on his new floor. He will love it.lol My vote is for a sign or shop clock.

 

[OIIIIIIIO]

doesn't have too much hanging for decoration and stuff, though I don't think he'd mind something...want to stay under $100

he likes Ford (currently building an early bronco with a 460) as well as harleys...

 

[Garage5.9]

Personalized Kegerator

Beat me too it

 

[George in Rancho Cordova]

If he likes Hardleys, the first oil stain will be insignificant.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A co-worker found and bought me this sign.

 

[Carl B]

A friend of mine bought me a Fluorescent Work Light as a gift about 20 years ago - I'm still using it. At $4985 - I most likely would not have bought one for myself - but I do love it!! Lot of non-glare light whereever you need it.

Something like this 15W Fluorescent Mechanic Work Light with a 25 ft cord..
http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=662


FWIW,
Carl B.

 

[WiBad]

Whoa; I was thinking I needed to find a new class of friends, then I clicked on the link to see it was $49.85 vs $4,985!

 

[Mmfh]

How about a nice clock that has a Ford emblem on it, or Harley?

Mm

 

[NUTTSGT]

How about a nice clock that has a Ford emblem on it, or Harley?

Mm

Good idea, or even a clock that has the date/day and indoor/outdoor temp.

 

[FJ 432]

There's a member here that sells personalized license plate signs. That would be pretty cool. He pieces together plates to spell out what you need.

 

[magilla]

how about a stripper pole?

 

[colt zantop]

hello. I make these out of vintage license plates if your interested.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114995