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Just read the whole story, very nice. Like what you did on everything. I seen your white cabinrt with the wheels on it, and the checkered pattern and was thinking you should put a couple of car mirrors on the sides. Maybe one next to the paper towel
holder, just a crazy idea. OK back to you.
holder, just a crazy idea. OK back to you.
Coho911 - glad my garage made it onto your computer!
BUGTHUG - ain't seen too many mirrors that fit the spyder theme, but always looking out for something that will fill a spot!
Predator - here are a couple of other pics of the house. We are just about to put a new 'alfresco' area out the back ready for next summer
BUGTHUG - ain't seen too many mirrors that fit the spyder theme, but always looking out for something that will fill a spot!
Predator - here are a couple of other pics of the house. We are just about to put a new 'alfresco' area out the back ready for next summer
Clarifixer
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Here's a Flickr shot you might enjoy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincent_martin/4547874456/in/faves-werks2/
Sure shows how small the car is.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincent_martin/4547874456/in/faves-werks2/
Sure shows how small the car is.
abstamaria
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Lovely home.
Andres
Andres
Predator
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Very nice home you have there.
Thanks for posting.
Regards,
David
Thanks for posting.
Regards,
David
Clarifixer - I think this photo of Jerry Seinfeld sums up the size of the car - as most would know he is a passionate Porsche collector, but not many would know he owns 3 of the original 550s built
My house is a post war 1948 English clinker brick. Australia has a diverse range of architectural designs based mainly on periods such as - Victorian, Federation, Edwardian, Art deco, etc. These days they all look the same
My house is a post war 1948 English clinker brick. Australia has a diverse range of architectural designs based mainly on periods such as - Victorian, Federation, Edwardian, Art deco, etc. These days they all look the same
johnnybentwrench
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I can't believe what you did to that tiny little garage It looks amazing. I am book marking it!
It looks amazing. I am book marking it!Well, it's been a while since I have posted here, but I thought I would just update you all on the final piece to my garage - the mural for the inside of the door. The photo is of 550-0017 at the Sebring 12 hour race in 1955 - one of my all time favourite Porsche 550 images. It works perfectly with the perspective of the garage!
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Dennis Cavallino
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Very cool! It's like your car is standing behind it. Rev it up!
Dennis Cavallino
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What is the "Cavallino Rampante" doing at the back of your car?
Dennis Cavallino
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It was a joke. 
This is why I call myself Cavallino, because I like Porsches as much as Ferrari's. Not everybody knows the story of how that horse went from Stuttgart to Maranello/Modena and the fact Enzo Ferrari didn't have a clue his greatest oponent was going to use the same horse in it's logo.
This is why I call myself Cavallino, because I like Porsches as much as Ferrari's. Not everybody knows the story of how that horse went from Stuttgart to Maranello/Modena and the fact Enzo Ferrari didn't have a clue his greatest oponent was going to use the same horse in it's logo.
Sunbimmer
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Excellent 1 car garage transformation, it gives me lots of inspiration, thnx and keep the pics coming!!
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Greetings from the Netherlands.
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abstamaria
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Sketch
Type 550, to show that my interest in Spyders is not a recent one, here is a freehand pen-and-ink-and-watercolor I made during vacation in the summer of 1972. It's based on a photo or print in Road & Track, if memory serves, and not good at all, but the subject is a good one!
Andres
Type 550, to show that my interest in Spyders is not a recent one, here is a freehand pen-and-ink-and-watercolor I made during vacation in the summer of 1972. It's based on a photo or print in Road & Track, if memory serves, and not good at all, but the subject is a good one!
Andres
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You have many hidden talents Andres
I have many books on how to do car illustrations and did a lot of freehand car rendering during my design course as part of my industrial design stream. I still enjoy doing the same is sketch books in my spare time.
I have recently had my spyder featured in Aircooled Classics magazine which is an online magazine available through the apple store for ipads. A web version is available soon. I got a nice 6 page spread and cover shot which I was happy about
http://www.aircooledclassicsmagazine.com/index.php
I have many books on how to do car illustrations and did a lot of freehand car rendering during my design course as part of my industrial design stream. I still enjoy doing the same is sketch books in my spare time.
I have recently had my spyder featured in Aircooled Classics magazine which is an online magazine available through the apple store for ipads. A web version is available soon. I got a nice 6 page spread and cover shot which I was happy about
http://www.aircooledclassicsmagazine.com/index.php
pmason0
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Wow, love the cars, I want to get a 60's era 911, just too many projects now, I have a 84 targa and I club race a 93 968.
Hope to start a shop thread soon.
Hope to start a shop thread soon.
Wow, I've never seen this thread before, if I had I'd have been all over it. Back in 1995 (when I was 15) my aunt gave me a 365 cars in 365 days calender, the Beck 550 was one of those days. I wish I still had it because if I did I could tell you the exact day that my obsession with the 550 started.
In 2004 I was able to take a trip to California to see the builders in person and I have to ask about your recommendations of Vintage and Fibersteel. The shops I was able to tour were Beck, Thunder Ranch, and Fibersteel (which had a Vintage) I was impressed with all three, but they all offered a very different product. Beck (Chamonix) seems to be the guys to go with if you want a turnkey or nearly turnkey car. Their warehouse was full of them, and they were happy to let me drive one around the neighborhood. Thunder ranch on the other hand was more kit oriented and would be happy to sell you as much or as little as you wanted. Tom (the owner of Thunder Ranch) seems to be more of a hot rodder too and is all about tailoring the car to you specifically (they have a wide body kit, an extended kit, and then there's their "Water Spyder" which uses a WRX flat 6 in place of the VW flat four) Tom also took me over to Fibersteel which does not make 550s, but rather "outfits" them. Fibersteel makes latches, grills, seats, straps and the like to finish out each kit to your liking. At fibersteel they had a Vintage Spyder and I must admit the nose didn't look quite right to me, it's a hard shape to nail just right and it just seemed that they missed it just a bit. These were just my impressions though, some day when I have a little cash on hand I think I'll be giving Thunder Ranch a call.
Your car is absolutely fantastic in every way, mine will be white also (probably with red stripes though) I also suffer from an industrial design education and love what you've managed to do with the space you've got. I'd love to know more about doing the murals also. THIS is my grand plan, and I still haven't figured out how to apply the mural to the cabinet faces. Although I think I've actually settled on THIS as the image, which is made up of thousands of little 1 by 2 inch "inspiration" images that I've collected over the years, which means the resolution has to be decent.
Love the garage, love the car. I look forward to your input on my Spyder kit impressions.
Kit (that's actually my name)
In 2004 I was able to take a trip to California to see the builders in person and I have to ask about your recommendations of Vintage and Fibersteel. The shops I was able to tour were Beck, Thunder Ranch, and Fibersteel (which had a Vintage) I was impressed with all three, but they all offered a very different product. Beck (Chamonix) seems to be the guys to go with if you want a turnkey or nearly turnkey car. Their warehouse was full of them, and they were happy to let me drive one around the neighborhood. Thunder ranch on the other hand was more kit oriented and would be happy to sell you as much or as little as you wanted. Tom (the owner of Thunder Ranch) seems to be more of a hot rodder too and is all about tailoring the car to you specifically (they have a wide body kit, an extended kit, and then there's their "Water Spyder" which uses a WRX flat 6 in place of the VW flat four) Tom also took me over to Fibersteel which does not make 550s, but rather "outfits" them. Fibersteel makes latches, grills, seats, straps and the like to finish out each kit to your liking. At fibersteel they had a Vintage Spyder and I must admit the nose didn't look quite right to me, it's a hard shape to nail just right and it just seemed that they missed it just a bit. These were just my impressions though, some day when I have a little cash on hand I think I'll be giving Thunder Ranch a call.
Your car is absolutely fantastic in every way, mine will be white also (probably with red stripes though) I also suffer from an industrial design education and love what you've managed to do with the space you've got. I'd love to know more about doing the murals also. THIS is my grand plan, and I still haven't figured out how to apply the mural to the cabinet faces. Although I think I've actually settled on THIS as the image, which is made up of thousands of little 1 by 2 inch "inspiration" images that I've collected over the years, which means the resolution has to be decent.
Love the garage, love the car. I look forward to your input on my Spyder kit impressions.
Kit (that's actually my name)
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ODIS
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type550,
A very interesting thread and was enamored with all that you have accomplished in your garage/shop space.
I too am a fan of the 550, however, will only be able to appreciate these cars from afar. One of the fellows that worked on the restoration of my '63, 356 B Cab, owns a 550 as well as several 356 Carrera 2's. He started collecting the 356-C2's while a teenager during the early 1970's. A really smart guy!
Anyway, thought you would enjoy this picture I took during last year's Kirkland Concours d'Elegance.
Ody.
A very interesting thread and was enamored with all that you have accomplished in your garage/shop space.
I too am a fan of the 550, however, will only be able to appreciate these cars from afar. One of the fellows that worked on the restoration of my '63, 356 B Cab, owns a 550 as well as several 356 Carrera 2's. He started collecting the 356-C2's while a teenager during the early 1970's. A really smart guy!
Anyway, thought you would enjoy this picture I took during last year's Kirkland Concours d'Elegance.
Ody.
HI Kit,
you certainly have done your homework when it comes to the replica 550s! Fibersteel have started producing their own 550 from their own molds and the quality and accuracy are very good. There is still a heap I need to do to my spyder and I am just about to start lining the interior with aluminium panels like the originals. With the murals, I have a creative background in both jobs and education, so compared to my lack of skills of engine building and a like, these I find easy to create in little time. When working with a small space, there is a lot of compromise to make it work. More than a year on it hasn't changed much and is still very functional.
Ody,
is that the 550A your mate has or does he own another (original or replica?) On my website I have set myself the impossible task of tracking all the RS550s which sometimes proves a challenge until you get an email from someone who has one of the missing ones hidden away - it is always a delight I have seen the polished one before also and met the owner last year at The Porsche Race Car Classic when I came over to the US - nice car!
thanks Andrew
you certainly have done your homework when it comes to the replica 550s! Fibersteel have started producing their own 550 from their own molds and the quality and accuracy are very good. There is still a heap I need to do to my spyder and I am just about to start lining the interior with aluminium panels like the originals. With the murals, I have a creative background in both jobs and education, so compared to my lack of skills of engine building and a like, these I find easy to create in little time. When working with a small space, there is a lot of compromise to make it work. More than a year on it hasn't changed much and is still very functional.
Ody,
is that the 550A your mate has or does he own another (original or replica?) On my website I have set myself the impossible task of tracking all the RS550s which sometimes proves a challenge until you get an email from someone who has one of the missing ones hidden away - it is always a delight
I have seen the polished one before also and met the owner last year at The Porsche Race Car Classic when I came over to the US - nice car!thanks Andrew
Olliecampbell
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Just got directed to this thread from another...thought I would post to say it looks excellent...anymore updates?
The garage has remained in a managed state and works well with the work area and spyder area. I have a number of other projects on at the moment, including designing some vintage race posters promoting the victories of Spyder racing in the 50s. It is an exciting project and the first should be ready in the next few weeks to download. To keep the Spyder spirit alive, I have been very active on my type550 facebook page which promotes everything Porsche 550 spyder, along with my website
ODIS
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HI Kit,
you certainly have done your homework when it comes to the replica 550s! Fibersteel have started producing their own 550 from their own molds and the quality and accuracy are very good. There is still a heap I need to do to my spyder and I am just about to start lining the interior with aluminium panels like the originals. With the murals, I have a creative background in both jobs and education, so compared to my lack of skills of engine building and a like, these I find easy to create in little time. When working with a small space, there is a lot of compromise to make it work. More than a year on it hasn't changed much and is still very functional.
Ody,
is that the 550A your mate has or does he own another (original or replica?) On my website I have set myself the impossible task of tracking all the RS550s which sometimes proves a challenge until you get an email from someone who has one of the missing ones hidden away - it is always a delight
thanks Andrew
Andrew,
My friends car is the real deal, SN 0141. If you want more information on this car, please PM me and I will work on connecting you guys so that all the information on this car can be delivered to you by the owner.
Best,
Ody.
Ferrari-lover
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Sweet garage and awsome car, can you post some pics of it while outside
dubber
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Sweet photo spread.
Ferrari-lover
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Is your car a real original type 550 or is it a reproduction?
OscarTango
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Well, it's been a while since I have posted here, but I thought I would just update you all on the final piece to my garage - the mural for the inside of the door. The photo is of 550-0017 at the Sebring 12 hour race in 1955 - one of my all time favourite Porsche 550 images. It works perfectly with the perspective of the garage!
How did you get this done ? My current garage door is just a plain brown "thing"...I'd like to add something onto it to make it more appealing. How much weight did you add to the gate by putting up the picture ? Also, I just noted you have no lock on the gate... I do, with metal studs running from the center to the lower corners... :-(
Hi Ocsar,
I mounted it on forex board and both screwed and liquid nailed it to the battons I had fitted. I am lucky that the locking mechanism of the door is on the outside front, so I didn't have any parts in the way of the poster. There is a little bit of additional weight to the door, but I have had no issues with it
thanks Andrew
I mounted it on forex board and both screwed and liquid nailed it to the battons I had fitted. I am lucky that the locking mechanism of the door is on the outside front, so I didn't have any parts in the way of the poster. There is a little bit of additional weight to the door, but I have had no issues with it
thanks Andrew
OscarTango
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I'm sure you know this picture, but on the off-chance you didn't....
Saw it at a Porsche meeting in Dinslaken Germany on the 1st of May. also saw one 550, but couldn't find it anymore after it drove by :-(
Saw it at a Porsche meeting in Dinslaken Germany on the 1st of May. also saw one 550, but couldn't find it anymore after it drove by :-(
Clubber
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Wow, just found this thread, I LOVE your 550!! I love the ideas and art you implemented into the garage, gives me ideas for my space. Thanks for sharing!
OscarTango
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if it's there next year, I'll buy it for you...
I haven't posted for a while, but after doing a panel fabrication course, I am going to try my hand at making some inner panels for my Spyder plus a tonneau out of aluminium. I have just ordered an english wheel and I have most of the other tools to start - let the games begin
I recently got my rims powdercoated black like the original 550-0016 - I think they have come up a treat...
I recently got my rims powdercoated black like the original 550-0016 - I think they have come up a treat...
odie
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Great looking car!
XAMfed
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I just read this whole thread, wow. Thank you for taking about an hour out of my work day .
I have always loved that car, and I think I like that color scheme the best. Also great job with the garage, i am envious of you and i have a 3 car garage.
.I have always loved that car, and I think I like that color scheme the best. Also great job with the garage, i am envious of you and i have a 3 car garage.