Just finished my TOY BOX

[OilMaggott]

I wanted to build something so that my office where I work was surrounded by my TOYS:

 

[Bib Overalls]

More pictures! We want more pictures.

 

[OilMaggott]

I'll shoot some more pictures in the morning and post tomorrow night. I just finished the landscaping outside thiss week and have more stuff inside since I took the picture I posted.

 

[SteveL]

I obviously need to change jobs to what you do! Very impressive!

 

[Scottz5]

WOW Very nice!

 

[SILVERPLATE]

Look forward to a few more pictures for sure. What part of Texas?

 

[ChevyMan23]

I obviously need to change jobs to what you do! Very impressive!

Hes from Texas and his name is OilMaggot. That garage doesnt surprise me with that combination...lol.......nice

 

[Sinical]

Hot damn. VERY nice indeed. More pics are defnately needed.

 

[OilMaggott]

Here are a few more pictures....To answer the questions, yes I am a Geologist working in the oil and gas exploration industry and live in Corpus Christi Texas. I don't work for a big oil company just have my office in the TOY BOX as you can see in the middle of all the toys. The garage is over 4000 sq ft and took over two years to design and build, most of the time was getting the permits from the city. It seems the city has limits on the size of detached garages, a trend that is moving across the nation. I had to ditch the first design which was over 10,000 sq ft and two stories, because of the new codes, that design cost over $50,000 in just design and engineering, wasted. However I am very pleased with what I was alowed to build. The City will never allow one like this again so it is unique. If I get some time I will post some pictures of the house, It is on the water on 1.5 acres and is over 13,000 sq ft. that is the reason my garage doesn't over power the house. In the end that was why the city finally approved what I built. Thanks guys for all the interest. BTW sorry about the high cost of gasoline, but we independent oil guys in the US these days only drill for natural gas not oil, Most of the oil was found and produced in my fathers generation.

 

[OilMaggott]

More pictures

 

[OilMaggott]

Last two for now

 

[Sinical]

Geesh, that's pretty darn impressive and thank you for sharing what you do. I take it you like Domestic Muscle, and sports cars? LOL

 

[awakeinAZ]

Wahoo - Black GT500 looking good!

 

[OilMaggott]

Geesh, that's pretty darn impressive and thank you for sharing what you do. I take it you like Domestic Muscle, and sports cars? LOL

You got that right...in fact the vanity plate for my Ford GT is "NOT4IN'

 

[Sinical]

How many total cars and bikes do you currently own? Just curious b/c it must be hard to find time to enjoy them all (a good problem to have).

 

[OilMaggott]

How many total cars and bikes do you currently own? Just curious b/c it must be hard to find time to enjoy them all (a good problem to have).

4 bikes, 15 cars

The really good thing is I drive each one a little each month so all my cars are very low milage cars, Helps them hold their value. Right now I am also on the list with $ down for a GT 500 Super Snake conversion for my GT 500 vert, as well as on the waiting list for a Corvette ZR1, and a 2010 Camero Vert. I will need to sell two to move out to make room for them.

 

[Mayor]

Looks great Oilmaggot. Nice to have all your toys in one spot.

 

[comp]

 

[Abodyracer]

So which car does the wife drive?

Having all that beautifull machinery just outside your office must be a good motivational tool. Could be a heck of a distraction too.

 

[wrenchr]

Here are a few more pictures....To answer the questions, yes I am a Geologist working in the oil and gas exploration industry and live in Corpus Christi Texas. I don't work for a big oil company just have my office in the TOY BOX as you can see in the middle of all the toys. The garage is over 4000 sq ft and took over two years to design and build, most of the time was getting the permits from the city. It seems the city has limits on the size of detached garages, a trend that is moving across the nation. I had to ditch the first design which was over 10,000 sq ft and two stories, because of the new codes, that design cost over $50,000 in just design and engineering, wasted. However I am very pleased with what I was alowed to build. The City will never allow one like this again so it is unique. If I get some time I will post some pictures of the house, It is on the water on 1.5 acres and is over 13,000 sq ft. that is the reason my garage doesn't over power the house. In the end that was why the city finally approved what I built. Thanks guys for all the interest. BTW sorry about the high cost of gasoline, but we independent oil guys in the US these days only drill for natural gas not oil, Most of the oil was found and produced in my fathers generation.

You ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wrenchr]

4 bikes, 15 cars

The really good thing is I drive each one a little each month so all my cars are very low milage cars, Helps them hold their value. Right now I am also on the list with $ down for a GT 500 Super Snake conversion for my GT 500 vert, as well as on the waiting list for a Corvette ZR1, and a 2010 Camero Vert. I will need to sell two to move out to make room for them.

Those are real problems

 

[The Alchemist]

Who says you have to get rid of them. Buy a couple 4 post storage lifts and keep them. It looks like you have plenty of ceiling height to put some lifts in.

Nice toy collection. I'm happy having one toy at this moment, but down the road I think I'm going to be looking at a c6 possibly.

 

[flyin ryan]

awesome man, just fricken' awesome. good for you

 

[peterwgpa]

Great garage and great taste in cars. Congratulations on a fine collection and very nice lodgings.

Regards

Peter W

 

[bmwpower]

Yikes. Very nice.

So you work out of your house? Or your company is located at your house? There's gotta be some tax advantages to this, no?

What material do you have covering the walls?

 

[PurdueSD]

Hope you arent on the waiting list with unique for the super snake...

 

[UN4GTBL]

Wow! nice collection

Do you actually get any work done there? I know I wouldn't

 

[Fuller]

Tell us more about the building. Anything special about the floor tiles? Fire suppression?

 

[GarageFreak]

I am jealous along with a few other people here!!

I could fit 2 of my houses in your garage!!

Very nice landscaping and the design of your garage / office looks impressive!!! Oh yeah, and when you decide which 2 toys to get rid of, if you want a tax break, I take donations (and I'm not picky about which toys I would get)!!

 

[OilMaggott]

Thanks for your kind words. This project has been a three year long passion for me. The Wood pannels were one of the many changes I made from the original design. The pro's all wanted sheetrock painted. I wanted something that made it look more like a trophy room or man's den. But I didn't want to bust my budget. so I went with 5X5 sheets of 5/8" birch from Russia that were pre cut to that size. to cover up the gaps most people use strips. I did't want that look so I painted the edges of all the panels flat black and painted all the studs where the gaps were black and left a 3/8" gap that was blacked out. Then the Birch was stained and varnished by roler. real cheep but very nice look. The ceilings are 3/8" CD plywood with blacked out edges and gaps painted white for light. very cheap but with the blacked out gaps looks like a suspended ceiling. The floor is not tile....it is just the raw green slab stamped and with color spread before stamping then a strong sealer after the ceament dried. Very, Very tough and if the ceament chips the color goes deep into the slab. Looks awsome...the only way to go. I have some pictures of the stamping while being done if someone wants to see ....just ask.

 

[NicksTrix]

nicely done & quite tasteful, some creative ideas you used, thanks for sharing.
you really could use a custom built early bronco in your collection.
i can help you out with that...


www.NicksTrix.com

 

[Nefarious7907]

Awesome collection