dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
HAHA sorry i had to laugh at that. Been there.....GL though
HAHA sorry i had to laugh at that. Been there.....GL though
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WarrenJ
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Rick,
I'm new to the forum and just finished your postings. You have a great looking set up. Congratulations.
Rick,
I'm new to the forum and just finished your postings. You have a great looking set up. Congratulations.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Dubber, signs arrived this afternoon! Will post an update tomorrow night. WarrenJ, welcome to the forum and thanks for the kind words.
Dubber, signs arrived this afternoon! Will post an update tomorrow night. WarrenJ, welcome to the forum and thanks for the kind words.
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Excellent, will we be seeing a teaser or can i trust you will get to them right away
Excellent, will we be seeing a teaser or can i trust you will get to them right away
Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Excellent news Rick. I'll be checking back.
Excellent news Rick. I'll be checking back.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I'm buckling under the pressure. Couldn't work up the courage to open the box for fear that there would be an issue with the letters. Is that paranoia? I believe it is. Will size them up tonight and report back. I think the Audi one will be quite straightforward, but I may have to do some painting on the Kia one depending on whether they look good in the red oval, or not.
I'm buckling under the pressure. Couldn't work up the courage to open the box for fear that there would be an issue with the letters. Is that paranoia? I believe it is. Will size them up tonight and report back. I think the Audi one will be quite straightforward, but I may have to do some painting on the Kia one depending on whether they look good in the red oval, or not.
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
That often happens to me, and one little thing wrong, i freak, go through the whole process mentally regarding returning, then calm down and realize i can fix it or i wasn't noticing something.
That often happens to me, and one little thing wrong, i freak, go through the whole process mentally regarding returning, then calm down and realize i can fix it or i wasn't noticing something.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
What if they spelled them wrong? LOL
What if they spelled them wrong? LOL
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Then your up **** creek! They are both short simple names so i would have confidence in that.
Then your up **** creek! They are both short simple names so i would have confidence in that.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Had a somewhat successful evening. I mounted the "Audi" letters on the wide red stripe along the back wall. I am going to have to do some repainting on the "Kia' wall since the letters are 12" tall and didn't fit inside the red oval. When I removed the oval decal, some discoloration of the wall was revealed. I am going to add 4" to the width of the stripe and extend it all the way along so the "KIA" letters can be mounted within the stripe. So, I have a bit of a painting project ahead of me for tomorrow. Here's some pics of where things are right now:
IMG_7816 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7814 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7820 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7817 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Looks like I need to work on my spelling!
IMG_7818 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Had a somewhat successful evening. I mounted the "Audi" letters on the wide red stripe along the back wall. I am going to have to do some repainting on the "Kia' wall since the letters are 12" tall and didn't fit inside the red oval. When I removed the oval decal, some discoloration of the wall was revealed. I am going to add 4" to the width of the stripe and extend it all the way along so the "KIA" letters can be mounted within the stripe. So, I have a bit of a painting project ahead of me for tomorrow. Here's some pics of where things are right now:
IMG_7816 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7814 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7820 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7817 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Looks like I need to work on my spelling!
IMG_7818 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Omphaloskeptic
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Eye dunt sie nuttin rong wit youse shpelin! LOL
Will the 'KIA' stripe then be the same height as the 'OWIE' stripe?
Eye dunt sie nuttin rong wit youse shpelin! LOL
Will the 'KIA' stripe then be the same height as the 'OWIE' stripe?
NCAudi
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Those Audi letters look great!
Those Audi letters look great!
duggie
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
So the letters didn't get show up as "UDAI" ? That's the way they were packed ...
So the letters didn't get show up as "UDAI" ? That's the way they were packed ...
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Hey dude looks awesome, can you pm me the pricing and contact info, I'm interested. EMC2 idea is spreading haha.
Hey dude looks awesome, can you pm me the pricing and contact info, I'm interested. EMC2 idea is spreading haha.
Cone Eater
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Subscribed. Absolutely beautiful garage, Rick!
Subscribed. Absolutely beautiful garage, Rick!
Derrickwade
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Lovin the raised metal letters. Just curious, what is between them and the wall?
Lovin the raised metal letters. Just curious, what is between them and the wall?
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks guys. I was in there for 3-4 hours this afternoon repainting the wall. I widened the stripe by adding and additional 4 inches. I am hoping to wrap things up this evening. I used those 3M command strips to mount the letters. They work perfectly because you can easily dismount the letters. I actually shifted the AUDI letters to the right by 7 or 8 inches so they are better centered underneath the clock.
As it was a while back:
IMG_5767 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
As it is at the moment (soak it in because you won't often see it in this state of chaos!)
IMG_7825 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7824 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
I have a few touch ups to take care of prior to putting it all back together.
Thanks guys. I was in there for 3-4 hours this afternoon repainting the wall. I widened the stripe by adding and additional 4 inches. I am hoping to wrap things up this evening. I used those 3M command strips to mount the letters. They work perfectly because you can easily dismount the letters. I actually shifted the AUDI letters to the right by 7 or 8 inches so they are better centered underneath the clock.
As it was a while back:
IMG_5767 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
As it is at the moment (soak it in because you won't often see it in this state of chaos!)
IMG_7825 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7824 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
I have a few touch ups to take care of prior to putting it all back together.
Derrickwade
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
How are the shelves under the tire racks attached? I see no signs of holes or anything.
How are the shelves under the tire racks attached? I see no signs of holes or anything.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Yeah, it's a bit darker than what I had before. It's from the same color swatch as the rest of the garage. Before, it was a one-off shade of grey I bought a bunch of years back. Now, all the colors are more "related". With all the grey in there, I am looking at upgrading my overhead lights. It's not dark, but it's not exactly bright, either.
Yeah, it's a bit darker than what I had before. It's from the same color swatch as the rest of the garage. Before, it was a one-off shade of grey I bought a bunch of years back. Now, all the colors are more "related". With all the grey in there, I am looking at upgrading my overhead lights. It's not dark, but it's not exactly bright, either.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
The wall anchors are hard to see since I painted over them. But, they are there. I only have the lower shelf up there now.
The wall anchors are hard to see since I painted over them. But, they are there. I only have the lower shelf up there now.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Just need to get the Q7 wheels up, but she's pretty much done:
IMG_7832 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7831 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7830 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Very tired...good night.
Just need to get the Q7 wheels up, but she's pretty much done:
IMG_7832 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7831 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7830 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Very tired...good night.
Xander
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I like the letters, I am looking at doing something similar myself, but am looking at mounting small lights behind each letter to make them look almost like a dealership sign.
X...
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Sounds very cool. Go for it!
I love the way it came out. And, I owe you a huge thanks for steering me in this direction.
Sounds very cool. Go for it!
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Looks great Rick, where did you source the red stripe?
Looks great Rick, where did you source the red stripe?
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Dubber, all the red you see is paint! The only decals left are the Optima and Q7 and the little Audi and OOOO you see on the cabinet wall. Everything else is now paint. The way I like it.
Dubber, all the red you see is paint! The only decals left are the Optima and Q7 and the little Audi and OOOO you see on the cabinet wall. Everything else is now paint. The way I like it.
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Oh really eh, nicely done. Can you send me the info on the lettering, I'm curious on the fonts and pricing.
Oh really eh, nicely done. Can you send me the info on the lettering, I'm curious on the fonts and pricing.
BMW Rider
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Oh my, you have so much to learn about chaos. Come on over to my place for a healthy dose of true chaos.
I'll even let you organize it some. 
I do have plans for the next three days to get some more of the mess sorted and hope to put in some long overdue updates to my own thread. Your rapidfire postings of the constant improvement to your all ready pristine garage is shaming me into it
Good job
As it is at the moment (soak it in because you won't often see it in this state of chaos!)
IMG_7825 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7824 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
I have a few touch ups to take care of prior to putting it all back together.
Oh my, you have so much to learn about chaos. Come on over to my place for a healthy dose of true chaos.
I'll even let you organize it some. I do have plans for the next three days to get some more of the mess sorted and hope to put in some long overdue updates to my own thread. Your rapidfire postings of the constant improvement to your all ready pristine garage is shaming me into it Good job
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Check your inbox.
My plan is working.
Check your inbox.
My plan is working.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
The only consultation I could offer anyone is to 'keep at it'. My garage has been a process of trial and error. I try to keep the errors to a minimum, but I am a strong believer in letting your garage evolve. The first step is always to rid the space of anything that isn't useful and needed. Once that's accomplished, you can get an idea of what needs to be done. Are you in Caglary, Cantoo?
The only consultation I could offer anyone is to 'keep at it'. My garage has been a process of trial and error. I try to keep the errors to a minimum, but I am a strong believer in letting your garage evolve. The first step is always to rid the space of anything that isn't useful and needed. Once that's accomplished, you can get an idea of what needs to be done. Are you in Caglary, Cantoo?
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Well, if you do make the move out here, I hope it is worth it. I love living here but our weather may take some getting used to. Good luck with life's decisions.
Well, if you do make the move out here, I hope it is worth it. I love living here but our weather may take some getting used to. Good luck with life's decisions.
aps63
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Garage looks great Rick. The raised letters really set it off.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
Garage looks great Rick. The raised letters really set it off.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
OP
55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks a lot. A few framed posters to mount and I'll post some updated pics.
Thanks a lot. A few framed posters to mount and I'll post some updated pics.
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
These the vintage Audi ones? What's the hold-up?
These the vintage Audi ones? What's the hold-up?