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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fortypickup, Jul 18, 2010.

  1. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
    Posts: 1,780

    fortypickup
    Member
    from Nebraska

    Finally I got all my shit in one pile! WooHoo!

    Here's my new 10 car shop! Just about full right now! (Didn't take long to fill it!)

    It has 3 offices and a Shitter! I think I may live in one of the office and call it home!

    Here's a few pics! Let me know what you think!

    The front fascia! I photo chopped the sign. There is a sign cabinet existing...so I will take advantage of that!

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    The logo for the sign!

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    Lets get on with it!

    Before...

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    After...Oh yea!

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    Shot from the back...standing on my Sons snowmobile! D:

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    Shot from the shop entrance...

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    Henry J...I wanna Gas this one so BAD...my Dad won't let me!
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    My 4D...

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    My Brothers Kick ASS 46...He's pulling the worn out 289 and replacing with a "built to the hilt" 302 w/ 351 heads! (there will be a thread on this build to follow)

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    My Sons 50 Ford Custom...


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    My OT 64 1/2 Stang (For sale BTW)

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    My 66 Fastback...(Not for sale BTW)
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    My Nephews "Fairlane 500"...I'm trying to talk him into "Gassin" it!

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    My next build...37 Ford Pickup. WooHoo!
    ...and here she is...still gotta drag it outta the yard!

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    My daily driver! HaHa

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    The workbench...

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    Built in shelving...

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    another shot of the 46 and 40...

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    Wallpaper...my art! Still got 100 more to put up!

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    Remember these? I used the hell outta this when I was learning to weld! My Old Man came draggin it in the other day...Thanks Dad!

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    I am stoked about this shop and I have 1 stall left to restore a Model "A" back to original (thats a different thread to follow)

    More pics to come!
    Thanks for looking! Feedback is welcome!
    Neal
     
  2. best of luck to you
     
  3. great...nothin like having your own place...best of luck!
     
  4. Billet
    Joined: Oct 13, 2008
    Posts: 275

    Billet
    Member

    fortypickup,

    Congratulations on your new shop- it looks great-
    Good luck with your projects
     

  5. fab32
    Joined: May 14, 2002
    Posts: 13,985

    fab32
    Member Emeritus

    Nothing like a big shop to store your "stuff" and have room for working. Only problem is after your there for awhile it gets small and your wishing it were larger. My 40'X80' 2 story was HUGE when I built it and first moved in.............been planning a 30'X80' addition for over 10 years. The wife thinks I'm nuts.:eek::D

    Frank
     
  6. A true family affair.
    Rip into it .. some cool rides there.
     
  7. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
    Posts: 1,780

    fortypickup
    Member
    from Nebraska

  8. Let the fun begin!
     
  9. rc.grimes
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
    Posts: 697

    rc.grimes
    Member
    from Edmond, OK

    Glad to hear you're open to sleeping in one of the offices. It's happened to most of us.
    Nice digs though.
     
  10. theglassman
    Joined: Dec 23, 2007
    Posts: 43

    theglassman
    Member

    is this just a family hang out shop or are you gona run a business....

    we have a simular setup that is just for our amusment and fun......its the only way to do it....no more home shops for us..


    sweet rides you got there
     
  11. droplord49
    Joined: Jan 12, 2004
    Posts: 1,690

    droplord49
    Member
    from Bryan, Tx

    Congrats, i would love to have a shop like that. Nice shop logo, you must be a fan of Vintage Air.
     
  12. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    fortypickup
    Member
    from Nebraska

    I know what you mean Man! I'm going from a 1 car garage to a 10 car shop! It's like walking into an empty football stadium and thinking how massive it is...untill it fills up! :D
     
  13. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    fortypickup
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    from Nebraska

    Thanks Man! Some have been in the family for 30 years!
     
  14. Coupe-De-CAB
    Joined: Sep 30, 2004
    Posts: 2,098

    Coupe-De-CAB
    Member
    from Nor Cal

    Congrats on the new shop, looks great.
    Hope you do lots of awesome business and it's very successful for ya!
    Hope it doesn't make you too busy for your artwork, keep that coming too:)
    cheers,
    cab
     
  15. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    fortypickup
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    from Nebraska

    Family hangout for the most part! I guess you could call it Home away from Home!

    And thanks for the kind words!
    Neal
     
  16. I'm jealous as all hell i love the rustic cinder block look!!
    ps what been going on cab!!
     
  17. fortypickup
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    fortypickup
    Member
    from Nebraska

    Thanks Man!
     
  18. fortypickup
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    fortypickup
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    from Nebraska

    Art comes first Dude! :D
     
  19. bikersteve
    Joined: Oct 19, 2008
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    bikersteve
    Member

    Nice Space...Congrats!!!!
     
  20. fortypickup
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    fortypickup
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    from Nebraska

    ...and you know what? Its 10 degrees cooler in there than the outside temp! :)
     
  21. BlueOvalCertified
    Joined: Aug 6, 2009
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    BlueOvalCertified
    Member
    from Minnesota

    Will never be enough space, but going from a 1 car you'll be able to make it work. Enjoy!
     
  22. Butch M
    Joined: Oct 14, 2008
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    Butch M
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    congrat's on the new shop nice to have everything under one roof....
     
  23. dodgerodder
    Joined: Feb 15, 2005
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    dodgerodder
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    Wow, awesome shop-congrats! That is great that your family is involved too.

    I am blessed that my twin brother & dad are into cars too. We split a shop 3 ways, & it makes it very affordable to work on our cars. Plus we can work all night without disturbing a soul.

    I would convert an office into a living quarters in a heartbeat! You could make it real comfy for reasonable, & kill 2 birds with one stone. Plus it makes it really easy to go piddle around for an hour or two, where if you have to drive over it's not so easy.

    Best of luck!

    Dan
     
  24. 2manyprojects
    Joined: Jun 5, 2008
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    2manyprojects
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    Looks Like a nice place to hang out. Theres nothing better than being far enough away from the wife , So she cant stop you in the middle of something, to help her with something.

    How are you on cieling Hieght. Be able to get a lift in there?

    You did'nt forget the Fridg?:eek:
     
  25. BOWTIE BROWN
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    what ......no beer box ?
     
  26. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    fortypickup
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    from Nebraska

    Never enough room but for now, it'll do! :)

    We are splitting it 4 ways, plus utilities, so it should work out great!
    Thanks Man!

    and thanks for all the encouragement! Much appreciated!
     
  27. fortypickup
    Joined: Aug 2, 2007
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    fortypickup
    Member
    from Nebraska

    12 foot ceiling hieght...plus an I-beam down the middle, so I can pull the cab off the "A" by myself!

    Fridge is in the office! Damn I gotta walk an extra 20 feet for a cold one...Hell I need the exercise! :D
     
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2010
  28. Awesome shop with a nice variety of work! Enjoy! :)
     
  29. Boyd Who
    Joined: Nov 9, 2001
    Posts: 2,196

    Boyd Who
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    Congrats!! I know the feeling of finally having your own shop, and yours is HUGE compared to the one I'm building now. Enjoy!!
     
  30. better paint those bricks :D white before you get too much stuff in there, will help to see everything in there:rolleyes:
     

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