The Bimmer Basement

[Mpower5266]

that silver bmw is beautiful!! which foam gun did you switch to?

I just put a gun on with a shorter wand, Im still using the cheap Amazon foam gun.

 

[Mpower5266]

Here goes nothing..... plans are done. Time to meet with contractors.

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[M-technik-3]

Think that will be adequate space or leaving you to desire more?

 

[Mpower5266]

Think that will be adequate space or leaving you to desire more?

I could always use more, but 2200 square feet of shop space will be a great start.

 

[west_perf]

Looks good man - you'll have plenty of room to work on those Jeeps and BMW's now.

 

[Mpower5266]

So I sold my white 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and picked up a new daily. I bought my dads 2014 GC Limited with 22k miles for a song.

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This thing is way nicer than I deserve.

 

[Jawn]

Well I built and sold another TV bar this week.



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I also took the gf to a huge antique sale in Atlanta and came across some more "art" for the shop wall.



The bikers and car guys should know why I like the sign so much. It looks great on the wall.

You ****. I love the sign!

There's others I'd love to have too... US221, NC226a, NC181, NC80. I love WNC...

I really like those TV bars, fitting for me since I work in the industry (TV)... if I had a place for a bar.

 

[Mpower5266]

You ****. I love the sign!

There's others I'd love to have too... US221, NC226a, NC181, NC80. I love WNC...

I really like those TV bars, fitting for me since I work in the industry (TV)... if I had a place for a bar.

Thanks man, I just finished and sold this one.

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[Mpower5266]

Small update, but I have wanted an old oil barrel for a years to use as a shop trash can. Well my birthday is coming up in a few days and my gf's parents got this one for me.

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I also have my a third meeting with a potential contractor this week to get the final estimate on my addition. If its anything close to his ball park I think it might actually happen.

 

[Rockcam]

Love the barrel - I've been looking for a Mobil 1 barrel myself.

 

[920kip]

Mobil 1 barrels on Green Bay cl. $25. Not sure on how to post a link.

 

[Rockcam]

Thanks - I will take a look!

 

[Mpower5266]

So I actually spend a little time in my shop for the first time in what feels like months. Sunday I picked up another tv bar project. I may sell my current one and keep this for myself.

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And then last night I got a few free hours to work on the m3. It was looking a little shabby so I claybar'd it and polished it with the buffer. I need to wax it, drcolorchip it, and clean the wheels and int Wed night.

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It felt good to get back down there and get some work done. I am hoping to finish this up and give the shop a good clean this weekend. I may need to move some stuff around before they start on the addition.

 

[Mpower5266]

Finished up the m3 detail this weekend.



Picked up a new sign for my toolbox.



Also found some mid century night stands. They were a little rough.



Cleaned them up with wax stripper and old english.



Ok not that old english. Old english scratch cover up. They came out great.



And finally ended the weekend by cleaning up the 02.



It's been a great 4 day weekend.




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[Jawn]

Also found some mid century night stands. They were a little rough.

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Cleaned them up with wax stripper and old english.

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Ok not that old english. Old english scratch cover up. They came out great.

Great looking night stands! Got a closer pic of the top afterwards? I have a Franklin-Shockey mid century bedroom suite that is looking a little rough since it's such soft pine. Was thinking of a full refinish but would rather not.

 

[Mpower5266]

Great looking night stands! Got a closer pic of the top afterwards? I have a Franklin-Shockey mid century bedroom suite that is looking a little rough since it's such soft pine. Was thinking of a full refinish but would rather not.

I didnt get a pic, and they are over at my gf's house but that old english stuff is certainly worth trying.


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[Mpower5266]

Well its official....... I signed the contract and the addition begins Nov 6!

No Im not nervous.... why would you ask?

 

[M-technik-3]

looking forward to new updates.

 

[Purist]

11/6 can't come soon enough for all of us following along.

 

[Mpower5266]

Thanks guys, if anyone wants to come help me pack that would be great. Haha

 

[Smooremin]

Well I believe this is the first post I have made on GJ but this was amazing!! I love what you did with the place. If you dont mind me asking, what are you selling your TV bars for? I love the idea and would be interested! Good luck with the addition, I bet in a year you wont even be able to believe you lived with out it!!

Keep up the great work!

 

[JDGolden]

This place is looking great! I love the BMW.

 

[Mpower5266]

Well I believe this is the first post I have made on GJ but this was amazing!! I love what you did with the place. If you dont mind me asking, what are you selling your TV bars for? I love the idea and would be interested! Good luck with the addition, I bet in a year you wont even be able to believe you lived with out it!!

Keep up the great work!

It just depends on what the tv cost me, distance driven to get it, and the work I put into it. Usually $375-$450.


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[Mpower5266]

I am almost done with the financing. I think we will have it all finalized by Wed. Once that is done I am going to talk to the contractor and see if hes willing to start sooner. In other news, I took the 02 to a BmwCCA meet.

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She was the oldest one there but she was the star..

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Oh and I bought my gf a ring.........

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[CatchAll_shop]

Congratulations to you and the future Mrs. Mpower!

 

[LCG]

Congratulations to you and the future Mrs. Mpower!

x2 Cheers

 

[Boosted1]

Congratulations on your engagement.
02 looks good.

 

[billscamaros]

Congrats!

 

[Mpower5266]

Thanks guys, I figure being displaced from a house thats about to have a giant hole on the side of it wasnt stressful enough, lets plan a wedding.

 

[jgromada]

Been watching your thread for a while. Congrats on your big news.

BTW did you ever post pictures of that completed Snap-On tool box? -or did i miss them? Curious how that turned out.

 

[Mpower5266]

Been watching your thread for a while. Congrats on your big news.

BTW did you ever post pictures of that completed Snap-On tool box? -or did i miss them? Curious how that turned out.

Maybe, but all my pictures disappeared at one point.

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[jgromada]

Thanks for sharing those pics, the perfect balance between restoration and refurbishment

 

[ttype976]

Congratulations on the engagement!!! BTW...can't say "GF" anymore!!!

 

[Mpower5266]

Congratulations on the engagement!!! BTW...can't say "GF" anymore!!!

Haha tell me about it. I catch myself several times a day doing just that.

 

[Fast914]

Congratulations on your engagement and thanks again for all of your work putting this thread together! Grant

 

[jeremy_cherokee]

Congrats on the Cherokee ... oh, and the future wedding, that's pretty cool too ;-)

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Congrats on the engagement!!

 

[Purist]

Congrats on the engagement, man!


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[Mpower5266]

Thanks for all the kind words. Now time for a huge update with no pictures......


I close on the loan Friday at 3pm. Construction, and pics will come soon.

 

[Hugo L.]

Big mistake. At least she's a redhead.