A Restored 1930's Auto Shop

bb767 · #1 02-01-2010, 02:13 AM

Hi everyone. Since It's nasty weather most everywhere right now, spend some time with your computer and take a look at the following link. I think you'll find it rather interesting and somewhat different. It's 23 pages long right now and I'm adding to it almost daily.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=51567

Hope you enjoy it.

Thomas

Tarrytown SS427s · #2 02-01-2010, 02:35 AM

Great shop, I really like the clean look the white gives off, and I love the vintage lift!

ORIGLS6 · #3 02-01-2010, 04:43 AM

Well, I never was in the building before the renovation but I was privileged to visit last year and can sum it up in four words; "Thomas, I hate you!"

It's a fantastic place and Mr. Payne has kept the spirit and soul of the building alive. I could live in that place and be very happy.

Great job Tom!

Hope to see you in a few weeks.

MrsBillyBobcat · #4 02-01-2010, 05:34 AM

WOW! That was a LOT of work Thomas!

Kudos to you, your son and your friend!

You did a GREAT job with that shop and I love how you integrated some of the old signs and things into the new shop.

Mopar471 · #5 02-01-2010, 05:53 AM

Love it. Great job by all 3 of you.

**Tommy** · #6 02-01-2010, 07:28 AM

Very Nice Thomas. Your pictures are great. I have people in Champaign, IL. That is a nice area you live in. The ex wifes Grandfather is a retired professor from the University and was copilot of a B36 way back when. He has a small airfield now and flies a Cessna. The garage is great !! Thanks for posting

Tommy

bb767 · #7 02-02-2010, 01:10 AM

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Well, I never was in the building before the renovation but I was privileged to visit last year and can sum it up in four words; "Thomas, I hate you!"

It's a fantastic place and Mr. Payne has kept the spirit and soul of the building alive. I could live in that place and be very happy.

Great job Tom!

Hope to see you in a few weeks.

[/ QUOTE ]

Dennis, Verne tells me he'll get it all set up so it will happen. I too am looking forward to seeing the " Springfield clan " again.

When you come back here for your " annual " visit you'll get to see the new barn this time. Maybe the tool shed also if I haven't cleaned it all out by then.

Thomas

**Mr70** · #8 02-02-2010, 01:14 AM

WoW..That's some really great work there.
Where old meets new..Thanks for sharing it with us.

budnate · #9 02-02-2010, 01:42 AM

Verne_Frantz · #10 02-02-2010, 03:08 AM

And we even proved it's a good shop for working on boats! I have reliable information that the next visit will be someone's birthday too.
See you in a month.
Verne