German Garage Project

[GerTom]

Hey Guys,

here are some Pictures of our unfinished garage. I hope you like it!
First you see me as a little child helping to finish the Garage Version one in 1992. Later you see the new version!

Now the new Stuff

The new Tiles

Samsung 32" LCD TV with German Sat PayTV

The new lamps semi-finished

Infrared Parkassistend

Bracket for the slot machine

Garagedoor Motor from Günther-Tor

 

[GerTom]

Here the Contrast between old and new =)

 

[Kevin54]

Hey Guys,

here are some Pictures of our unfinished garage. I hope you like it!
First you see me as a little child helping to finish the Garage Version one in 1992. Later you see the new version!

Now the new Stuff

Please tell me it isn't so. Not a garage guy with a *** change operation.




Just kidding. Just couldn't help it this morning It is great to go back in time with pics just to see how things have transformed over the years

In the first pic, what is the tile outside? Is it a rough textured tile or concrete?

 

[GerTom]

Please tell me it isn't so. Not a garage guy with a *** change operation.




Just kidding. Just couldn't help it this morning It is great to go back in time with pics just to see how things have transformed over the years

In the first pic, what is the tile outside? Is it a rough textured tile or concrete?

Heyyy!!! I'm the sweet little guy with the giant scoop and the girl at the second picture is my girlfriend you joker I hope you know it!!!!!

Yes it's interesting to see the difference! It's concrete. terrible!!!!

 

[flyng_fool]

It looks like the building was extended since '92 and has blocked part of the entrance into your garage. Do you find that a big problem to park cars in there with the building in the way?

 

[GerTom]

It looks like the building was extended since '92 and has blocked part of the entrance into your garage. Do you find that a big problem to park cars in there with the building in the way?

Yes, you're right! It's easy to park! With my Corvette i drive backwards to the left side and correct it. It's okay =)...

 

[yogitech]

Nice garage! Neat to see a corvette in Germany, wasn't expecting that...

 

[5lima30]

Welcome to GJ! Nice space & Vette! I miss Germany, I was at Lahr Air Base in 1982 and loved it! Went back in 1998 and rented a Harley and rode in three different countries. It seemed like a different country than it did in 82'.

 

[bmwpower]

I've always like black floors. I especially like yours. Nice job.

 

[993James993]

This is a very nice space. I notice that there are no benches or tool cabinets visible. Do you have a different shop for them? How large is your garage? It seems like a tight fit with the house blocking half the door. Please post more photos!

 

[GerTom]

Nice garage! Neat to see a corvette in Germany, wasn't expecting that...

Thank you! That's my baby

 

[3bay]

Nice...had alot of charm!

 

[GerTom]

Welcome to GJ! Nice space & Vette! I miss Germany, I was at Lahr Air Base in 1982 and loved it! Went back in 1998 and rented a Harley and rode in three different countries. It seemed like a different country than it did in 82'.

Oh, cool =)... It's great that you like Germany! Make your holidays here in Germany! Hehe Oktoberfest?

 

[GerTom]

This is a very nice space. I notice that there are no benches or tool cabinets visible. Do you have a different shop for them? How large is your garage? It seems like a tight fit with the house blocking half the door. Please post more photos!

Thank's! Six meter wide and seven meter long! That's a simple two car Garage. Yes we have another 2 floor shop in our Garden. In the next week we buy some cabinets for the walls. Tomorrow i will post more pictures =)

 

[3bay]

Just noticed the fuzzy dices hanging from the mirror in you Vette...

 

[smschriefer]

Nice garage! Where about in Franfurt am Main do you live? I was stationed at Rhein Main for four years and loved the area. My favorite memories are at the Batschkapp in Eschersheim. Or stopping at an imbiss stand while checking out the flea market on the south bank of the Rhein by the Alte Bruke.

 

[flatheadguy]

Frankfurt? When I was in the army (U.S.) I worked out of the I.G.Farben building. I lived at Georg Speyer Str. A great city. Super people. I've been back many times and plan to visit again. All of Germany was a pleasant experience.

 

[Grizz1963]

Very neat Tom.

I do like that shape of Corvette.

 

[GerTom]

Nice garage! Where about in Franfurt am Main do you live? I was stationed at Rhein Main for four years and loved the area. My favorite memories are at the Batschkapp in Eschersheim. Or stopping at an imbiss stand while checking out the flea market on the south bank of the Rhein by the Alte Bruke.

Oh Batschkapp is very cool ... I live in Wohnbach ner Bad Nauheim, Frankfurt or Butzbach,... 50 KM to Frankfurt!

 

[GerTom]

Frankfurt? When I was in the army (U.S.) I worked out of the I.G.Farben building. I lived at Georg Speyer Str. A great city. Super people. I've been back many times and plan to visit again. All of Germany was a pleasant experience.

Yeah,... let me know if you visit Germany! I'll pick you up with the Corvette! The you can drive as fast as you want!!

 

[GerTom]

Very neat Tom.

I do like that shape of Corvette.

Thanks =)... I love it too

 

[green.bubbly]

Nice garage but I really like the brick driveway and walkways.

 

[GerTom]

Nice garage but I really like the brick driveway and walkways.

Thank's... it's German style! A lot of Germans have a paved yard. =)

 

[weegaz22]

Thank's... it's German style! A lot of Germans have a paved yard. =)

its more of a european style, plenty of driveways done in the uk like this, we call it monobloc paving, think it originated from france iirc

its just a compacted sand base with the bricks placed on top, kiln dried sand is then poured on top of the brick then it is brushed into the gaps, then you go over the lot with a wacker plate(vibrating flat plated machine, no idea what you call it in the US) to compact the sand into the gaps and wala, your done.

loving your tiled floor

 

[GerTom]

its more of a european style, plenty of driveways done in the uk like this, we call it monobloc paving, think it originated from france iirc

its just a compacted sand base with the bricks placed on top, kiln dried sand is then poured on top of the brick then it is brushed into the gaps, then you go over the lot with a wacker plate(vibrating flat plated machine, no idea what you call it in the US) to compact the sand into the gaps and wala, your done.

loving your tiled floor

Yes you're right! But it will be rare...

 

[GerTom]

Actually it's ready. There are still missing cabinets...

But the Garage is to tight for my Dodge

 

[jimmie jam]

nice garage facelift! I'm wondering...why are you putting you Corvette (that's a rare blue color, FYI) on stands? Modern radials do not develope "flat" spots and the suspension does not like to be "sprung". I have never lifted a vette (or any other car) while storing them, some for up to 8 years. Just put 40-45 psi on the tires and you are good for short or long term sitting.

 

[GerTom]

really? I always thought I should lift it. My tires are new. So you mean it's no problem?

Yes I have not seen a Vette with this Color =) Name of the Color "BMW Tobago Blue"

 

[jimmie jam]

not a problem, just put 40-45 psi in them.

 

[Rothaus]

But the Garage is to tight for my Dodge

Nice Garage, a Corvette, a Truck, this doesn't look like good old Germany.

Was trinkt ihr denn da ? Prost !

 

[Nighttrain]

Nice garage. Are there a lot of Dodge Rams over there?

 

[BlueSuedeShoe]

Was trinkt ihr denn da ? Prost !

Kein Zäpfle

 

[GerTom]

@Rothaus

I love american Cars. That's the only reason We drink Becks and Licher Beer Licher is our local Brewery.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licher

@nighttrain

Hmmm, there are some Dodge Rams, but not so many as in America. There are a lot of Rams at USCAR meetings here in germany

@BlueSuedeShoe

Nein kein gezapftes Erst am Samstag wieder

 

[BlueSuedeShoe]

lol, nein, ich war gedanklich beim Rothaus Tannenzäpchen

 

[Mark H]

Nice job on the garage,Tom.
I was stationed in Germany between '83 and '87.Every German garage I visited had a case of beer in the corner!Though I'd drink anything that was put in front of me,Warsteiner was my favourite.

 

[GerTom]

lol, nein, ich war gedanklich beim Rothaus Tannenzäpchen

Achsoooo... Ne das gibts hier nicht so oft =)

 

[GerTom]

@Mark H

okay... Yeah Warsteiner is very good! But Licher is even better . On Saturday we sit in the garage and drink beer. But freshly tapped

I will take a photo...

 

[Bib Overalls]

At one time in the States the dairies delivered milk to your home but you had to go to the store to buy beer. At the same time, in Germany, the breweries delivered beer to your home but you had to go to the store to get milk. That makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[GerTom]

At one time in the States the dairies delivered milk to your home but you had to go to the store to buy beer. At the same time, in Germany, the breweries delivered beer to your home but you had to go to the store to get milk. That makes a lot of sense to me.

You're right. Since 1928 every wednesday the Licher brewery brings 2 cases of beer, water and lemonade to us =)