Carguy's new Toy Garage

[carguy]

I just finished my toy garage. While I did not take any progress pictures I wanted to share pictures of the finished toy garage. However, I have no idea how you post pictures. If someone can give me advice on how to post the pictures I would love to share them with you.

[carguy]

I tried posting one of the pictures using photo bucket, but the image is so small it is hard to view. Help? http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p294/dbh100/sIMG_0378.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Send yr fotos to Griffithjs.ap@Mac.com (mailto:Griffithjs.ap@Mac.com) and I'll post them.

[MosportGreen66]

Nice Duntov plate...

[smallblockhero]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: carguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I tried posting one of the pictures using photo bucket, but the image is so small it is hard to view. Help? http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p294/dbh100/sIMG_0378.jpg </div></div>

when you click upload.... got to (Customize your upload options) and make sure your photos are being uploaded at the right size you want. theyre being uploaded at the current size youve posted.

[napa68]

I saw your post over on the Garage Journal. The shop and your cars just ROCK! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Tim

[mockingbird812]

I'll get his fotos up shortly!

[PxTx]

This is such a classic looking photo. From the tires, stance and color...I am very interested in seeing how this evolves.

[mockingbird812]

Dave Brewer's (car guy) new shop!

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[mockingbird812]

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[mockingbird812]

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[mockingbird812]

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[mockingbird812]

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[PxTx]

Really nice an thanks for sharing. SOrry about the mistaken cross post on the Vega.

[Atuckman]

INCREDIBLE

[mockingbird812]

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[mockingbird812]

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[mockingbird812]

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[hvychev]

Holy $hit..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

[COPO_Anders]

You could probably live in there without having to suffer, and I think it´s bigger and better than my house !

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[mockingbird812]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hvychev</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Holy $hit..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif </div></div> Tell us how you really feel Frank!!!!

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[bergy]

Very nice! Where's the place where you do the work on um?

[SS427]

Charley.......can we add a &quot;Dave Sucks&quot; gremlin like yours??? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/CharleySucks.gif

Dave, awesome collection and shop, garage, sitting room. You have a fortune tied up in show signs alone! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Dog427435]

WOW!!! Need a roommate?? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[x77-69z28]

speechless!

[carguy]

Sam, thank you so much for your help in posting the pictures.

I started out designing the garage of my dreams. It quickly turned out to over 15,000 SF which would include storage for my cars, trucks, trailers, motor home, etc. When the cost came in I quickly decided this was not a smart thing to do.

I own several multi tenant office warehouse buildings and happened to lose a tenant in a 3,000 SF space last winter. I looked at this space and decided it would be perfect! I cannot store anything there except for my cars, but that is OK I rationalized since I have nearby storage for them. I especially liked that it would force me to keep under my control my disease of buying classic cars due to its size.

Some of the things on my wish list:
A. I am retired and need a place to go every day and play. I wanted a very comfortable placce where my friends would feel at home.
B. I do very little work on the cars other than light detailing, etc. so I did not need a heavy duty mechanical shop. My cars are all trailer queens and I enjoy regional and national competition and keep myself busy throughout the year going to the meets.
C. My hobby had become very disorganized. I wanted a dedicated parts and storage room with anal neat storage for all of my accumulated parts and other car maintenance items.
D. Over the years I have accumulated some memorabilia, tons of trophies, plus other memories that I wanted to display.
E. I did not want my toy garage to look like the Cracker Barrel. I wanted it to look like a Chevrolet showroom. This really helped me remain focused when searching for signs, etc.
F. I had display boards of many of the cars that I have owned and sold at Barrett Jackson overthe years. I wanted to display the boards on the walls of the show room.

The suite is 30x100. We started by totally gutting the space. The hardest part was adding a 20'x30' second floor for the storage room and a second overhead 12'x14' overhead door for access.

I spent substantial time on the electrical plan. I did not want to see cords if at all possible. This required adding floor outlets under all cars, planning closely where neon lights would be, etc. We installed the latest T5 technology throughout. This included switches that allow me to dim the flourescents. We also installed a state of the art audio/video/security system. It has central vac with baseboard inlets throughout. I started with a very good estimate and budget and managed to bring the final cost in for just 4 times the original budget due to my saying I am only going to be doing this once to many times.....

As I stated earlier the size of ther suite allows me to stay under control.........We are getting ready to start a 5,000 Sf warehouse next to the toy garage. It will allow me to store my motorhome, trucks, trailers, and allow for a shop plus a few more cars....

[mockingbird812]

My pleasure and <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="text-decoration: underline">really</span></span></span> </span> nice Dave. Well thought out and presented. Thanks for sharing your passion with us! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif


<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">&quot;...and managed to bring the final cost in for just 4 times the original budget...&quot; </span></span>

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[SS427]

No offense to the Vettes and Z16 in the showroom but I am absolutely in love with that truck! Very nicely restored. Wow that brings back memories!

[Charley Lillard]

I first met Dave at MCACN a couple years ago as I was trying to own that very truck but he wasn't selling. It is just a really cool piece. Now can I have it? Dave is just one of the really really nice guys in the car hobby. He has a blast doing it and drives his rig all over the country. He's fooling himself if he thinks he can keep it under control.

[Xplantdad]

Wow Dave...thanks so much for the pics! You always have nice cars at shows and at Barrett Jackson. If you run out of space, just send one of them to me in AZ, and I will store it for you <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

I hope to meet up with you in Scottsdale this coming January! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I first met Dave at MCACN a couple years ago as I was trying to own that very truck but he wasn't selling......... </div></div>

Aw yes......NOW I remember. Awesome 409 truck. Just doesn't get any better than that! (Dennis Cumby photo)

[Fast67VelleN2O]

WOAH! We can't have a picture of just the outside of the 409 truck.... lets see under the hood.

By the way that shop is AWESOME! Great work!

[Canuck]

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Quote:I wanted a very comfortable placce where my friends would feel at home.


Dave
I would feel at home there! Absolutely awsome!

Paul

[x Baldwin Motion]

absolutely beautiful, and yes, I too remember the 409 truck very cool. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif

and top it all off with a Z16 !!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif



but what I really want to know is....where can I get one of these... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

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[Plowman]

So cool and nice and cool. *Paul*

[Charley Lillard]

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[ORIGLS6]

He had to wipe a lot of drool off that truck at MCACN! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[COPO PETE]

Now that collection/mancave is drop dead sexy! Congrats!!!! Contrary to the saying &quot; he who dies with the most toys wins&quot;, I'm sorry, I don't agree, but &quot;He who has the most toys and is alive, wins!&quot;
Good job!
Peter

[Charley Lillard]

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[Charley Lillard]

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[RealBoss302]

What an amazing, well thought out and executed place! If Dave wasn't one of the nicest guys I've ever known in the car hobby, or anywhere for that matter, I'd be jealous...........

[MosportGreen66]

Good god Dave! I always see your stuff at Barrett and comment on the quality... like your old '67 Corvette L36 coupe. That garage is just down right cool. Thanks for sharing!

[SS427]

Here are some more courtesy of Dennis Cumby. Suprised they let this guy near the truck! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Awesome...simply awesome <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

I also remember that 409 truck..it was parked near the awards area..very well done and super clean. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

..and I agree, at Cumby's age he shouldn't be allowed to get too close to people's cars...he might scratch them with his walker <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

Super garage...thanks for the pics..wilma <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[Xplantdad]

That looks like Gags in that last pic.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[SS427]

I think Tom was impying that they let Cumby close enough to take pictues. I have to agree....... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

That is Gags, another one I can't believe they let get close.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Charley Lillard]

That guy looks too tall to be Gags...

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That guy looks too tall to be Gags... </div></div>

To put things in perspective, ........ it's a short truck. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That guy looks too tall to be Gags... </div></div>

To put things in perspective, ........ it's a short truck. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>


And...he was standing on a box <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif