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wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/19/10 5:59 p.m.

We've had a busy year. The challenge, multiple LSR events, 6000 miles of towing crossing 36 state borders, AND we built a new shop. I am very grateful for such a blessing to have an opportunity to have this new building. As some of you know, we have been working in an old barn..no heat, no AC, poor lighting...but I appreciated what we have. And now...Our new building has heat and AC AND LIGHTS. I am still pinching myself. The first car on the floor was a Studebaker, so it has been properly Christened. Hope you don't mind me sharing. and in case you're wondering, it's 54 outlets.

eastsidemav
eastsidemav Reader
11/19/10 6:03 p.m.

Awesome! Thats one monstrous loft - how long before its full?

Platinum90
Platinum90 SuperDork
11/19/10 6:03 p.m.

That is a pretty epic garage. Congrats on the move, and good luck with the future projects it is sure to facilitate.

Pumpkin Escobar
Pumpkin Escobar SuperDork
11/19/10 6:05 p.m.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11!

:greenwithenvy:

drats theres no green with envy emoticon. Very Cool Shop...of course you know we now expect the caliber of cars to raise proportionately to the caliber of the environment they were born in

congrats!

unevolved
unevolved HalfDork
11/19/10 6:37 p.m.

Wow, that's amazing! We just moved into a new shop as well, but it's nowhere near as nice as yours.

fastEddie
fastEddie Dork
11/19/10 8:55 p.m.

Is that little split-pac going to be able to keep it cool in there?

MrJoshua
MrJoshua SuperDork
11/19/10 9:00 p.m.

Whats with all the 3"x3" holes in the floor?

Pat
Pat Reader
11/19/10 9:11 p.m.

Looking good Andy!

wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/19/10 9:25 p.m.
MrJoshua wrote: Whats with all the 3"x3" holes in the floor?

Straightening car frames. It's amazing how crooked most are. One is for the tubing bender, so I don"t have to do it outside anymore.

The floor is extra thick with plenty of rebar so I can jack heavy loads or set in a mill at a later date.

wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/19/10 9:26 p.m.
Pat wrote: Looking good Andy!

Thanks Pat

wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/19/10 9:27 p.m.
fastEddie wrote: Is that little split-pac going to be able to keep it cool in there?

Yes

MrJoshua
MrJoshua SuperDork
11/19/10 9:28 p.m.

Congrats man, you have talent heart and dedication, I really enjoy seeing it rewarded.

EvanB
EvanB GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/19/10 9:31 p.m.

Wow! I can't imagine all the amazing cars you guys are going to crank out in this place.

wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/19/10 9:36 p.m.
Pumpkin Escobar wrote: .....of course you know we now expect the caliber of cars to raise proportionately to the caliber of the environment they were born in

Our next planned projects certainly dictates a more accurately built chassis. The floor is level and smooth, lighting is better....long story short, we are expecting higher caliber products too.

Spinout007
Spinout007 GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/19/10 9:37 p.m.

Congrats man!

WilberM3
WilberM3 Reader
11/20/10 12:14 a.m.

congrats, looks great Andy! just in time for the white stuff too.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/20/10 8:28 a.m.

Wow! Congratulations Andy, that is a gorgeous shop. I can't wait to see the creations that will emerge from this workspace!

chknhwk
chknhwk Reader
11/20/10 2:53 p.m.

Awesome Andy! Congratulations! Hopefully some day I'll be able to swing by and check that out, too.

minimac
minimac SuperDork
11/20/10 5:00 p.m.

Good thing you took some pictures-it will never look that empty (or clean) again!

wheels777
wheels777 Dork
11/21/10 9:57 a.m.
minimac wrote: Good thing you took some pictures-it will never look that empty (or clean) again!

We're cleaning up all the old work areas first. That way we know where stuff is and we only put the minimum necessary into the new shop. What a pain to try to be focussed and not run in and start working on something right away.

BoxheadTim
BoxheadTim GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/21/10 10:08 a.m.

Awesome garage!

Grtechguy
Grtechguy SuperDork
11/21/10 10:14 a.m.

Congrats, we're all a bit jealous

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
11/21/10 10:16 a.m.

Congrats to all the team.

Steve

dmyntti
dmyntti New Reader
11/21/10 10:43 a.m.

Looks great, I may want to pick your brain on the floor anchors you have there before I build my shop. I am green with envy.

Rob_Mopar
Rob_Mopar HalfDork
11/21/10 11:04 a.m.

Will visitors now be required to wear Tyvek suits, shoe slip covers, and hair nets in the new operating room?

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