What does your work area look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Michael12 · 05-21-2008, 04:23 AM

I thought it would be a cool post to show our different work areas. For some of you, you have a garage, some of us are working on just concrete, or in the rocks and dirt.
this idea popped in my head when watching "horsepower t.v." Gosh wouldn't it be awesome to have the set up that they have... a paint booth, enging dyno, lifts, car dyno, sandblasting booth, and of course all the sweet tools.

We all have a love and a passion for these awesome trucks and thought it would nice to show of where we make it happen! Because not everyone is like HP t.v.

Sorry I can't get my pic up right yet... will get one up as soon as the site allows me too.

Shyguy · 05-21-2008, 06:14 AM

Since I am an old farmer most of my work is done under the nearest shade tree with gravel, I guess that makes me a shade tree mechanic, huh.

I hope to have a small shop built by next winter 24' by 32' for my '67 basic truck build.

Here is a picture of my GMC dually under one of my trees.

Danny

jgrisafi · 05-21-2008, 06:26 AM

Well, this is my work area, kinda cramped, but it is still mine. Anyway, just wanted to share and see what yall think. Trust me when I say that it no longer looks this clean. Since I got my truck, I have torn the front end apart and I am getting ready to pull the engine. So, needless to say there are parts thrown all over the place. I will take a few of the garage and show yall some after photos. Yall are gonna laugh!

Willys47 · 05-21-2008, 06:30 AM

My play pen is 24x30 it's just not big enough

, but it's all the room I had left in the back yard so it couldn't make any bigger than it is.

**SactoJim** · 05-21-2008, 07:08 AM

Though I wish I could say it was mine.....it isn't, but I get the privilege to work on my stuff here and it is beyond nice! Heated downdraft paint booth, dual prep station that is heated and has overhead shortwave infrared curing. Central Vac, Kaeser screw compressor, Car-O-Liner frame and welding equipment.

We design body shops and provide equipment to the collision repair industry and this is our fully functional training center/showroom that showcases just about everything we sell. We host ICAR training on a regular basis and a number of the major paint manufacturers use the facility as well as other entities involved in the collision repair industry.

Truly a cool place to be around.......now if it were only in my back yard!!

Check out our website if you have a chance.

http://www.pfcequipment.com

**SactoJim** · 05-21-2008, 07:09 AM

Couple more...

Jrromney69 · 05-21-2008, 08:26 AM

Yeah... that's a pretty tough one to top.

tommypic · 05-21-2008, 12:39 PM

This is mine its needs a cleaning out and alot of straightening up while frame is being powder coated

SBellew · 05-21-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoJim

Couple more...

Is your camera in some kind of protective cover or what? Looks like some kind of grid or screen over the lens. Made me wonder if my monitor was acting up for a minute there.

72BlckButy · 05-21-2008, 03:18 PM

jgrisafi/sactojim.... nice shops!

oldsmobilekindofguy · 05-21-2008, 04:01 PM

mine is a barn that looks like it will fall over if you lean on it

babyJay · 05-21-2008, 04:39 PM

Last summer I went from this...

To this....

ChevLoRay · 05-21-2008, 04:48 PM

Well, if a clean desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then a clean garage (in the same vein of thought) would be a sign of a cluttered mind, too. With that I gotta say that my mind is as empty as you could possibly imagine. Pictures would be a waste of time....and memory space on the server!!

I used to blame the kids for not taking all their stuff, but I have learned that what's in there now, is mine....according to the wife. But, what does she know about "collecting" stuff? Hey, I might need that someday....

**SactoJim** · 05-21-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SBellew

Is your camera in some kind of protective cover or what? Looks like some kind of grid or screen over the lens. Made me wonder if my monitor was acting up for a minute there.

Nothing to do with the camera.....found this cool little program that makes it reall easy to shrink pics for posting and sometimes it does that little "grid" thing on the pics.....don't know....but it's free!

http://www.picturetray.com/

chev74 · 05-21-2008, 07:45 PM

Ill get a few pics of mine up tonight. I am in the process of installing a ceiling fan and 6 recessed lights in an 8x10 area. Each of them will have a 23 watt (100w equal) compact fluorescent bulb (ECO friendly)!!!

Orange · 05-21-2008, 07:50 PM

I don't have a good shot really, but this is more or less where I work on mine. This is before I had it cleaned out a little more.

This is taken from the 3rd bay toward the others. This is my bud's car. He was over for some cleaning before a show.

DLB

dieselarmy13 · 05-21-2008, 07:56 PM

Holy crap, SatcoJim, you are living the dream, man!

**SactoJim** · 05-21-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Holy crap, SatcoJim, you are living the dream, man!

I won't deny that it great having access to this type of equipment...BUT...it's not mine and there's a ton to be said about calling it yours!

I envy you guys that have your own shops.

**slomotion** · 05-21-2008, 09:42 PM

My sanctuary

**Yukon Jack** · 05-21-2008, 09:49 PM

Here are a couple shots of my 40 x 60 shop - I am SO LUCKY this existed when we bought our house - I would have had a very difficult time convincing my wife this was needed!

Blue_71 · 05-21-2008, 10:50 PM

well, my normal work area is the grass in front of my dads 16x16 building, or in front of my 7x14/8x8 building (2 buildings built together). if i need something like a trans jack i use a concrete pad that used to be the floor of a building my grandparents milked cows on. sometimes for quicky repairs (less than 4 hours) i use my lift at work after hours

Long Roof · 05-22-2008, 01:30 AM

Here is mine. Just your standard 24x28 garage. As you can see its packed with my toys.

ap2002 · 05-22-2008, 03:28 AM

yall have some very nice garages!! i wish i would of bought a piece of land to be able to build a shop behind a house... but i ended up buying in a subdivision... so i only have the normal 2 car garage... its actaully a 2.5 car garage..

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jkade · 05-22-2008, 03:57 AM

I would take a garage or a shop, some of you are lucky guys.

**Palf70Step** · 05-22-2008, 04:54 AM

Here is my rec room, a tad bit messy though.

05-21-2008, 04:23 AM	#1
Michael12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 57	What does your work area look like? I thought it would be a cool post to show our different work areas. For some of you, you have a garage, some of us are working on just concrete, or in the rocks and dirt. this idea popped in my head when watching "horsepower t.v." Gosh wouldn't it be awesome to have the set up that they have... a paint booth, enging dyno, lifts, car dyno, sandblasting booth, and of course all the sweet tools. We all have a love and a passion for these awesome trucks and thought it would nice to show of where we make it happen! Because not everyone is like HP t.v. Sorry I can't get my pic up right yet... will get one up as soon as the site allows me too.

05-21-2008, 06:14 AM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What does your work area look like? Since I am an old farmer most of my work is done under the nearest shade tree with gravel, I guess that makes me a shade tree mechanic, huh. I hope to have a small shop built by next winter 24' by 32' for my '67 basic truck build. Here is a picture of my GMC dually under one of my trees. Danny Attached Images

05-21-2008, 06:26 AM	#3
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: What does your work area look like? Well, this is my work area, kinda cramped, but it is still mine. Anyway, just wanted to share and see what yall think. Trust me when I say that it no longer looks this clean. Since I got my truck, I have torn the front end apart and I am getting ready to pull the engine. So, needless to say there are parts thrown all over the place. I will take a few of the garage and show yall some after photos. Yall are gonna laugh! Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- My Build Thread ..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=288143 My Garage ..... http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/OCD69

05-21-2008, 06:30 AM	#4
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: What does your work area look like? My play pen is 24x30 it's just not big enough, but it's all the room I had left in the back yard so it couldn't make any bigger than it is. Attached Images __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

05-21-2008, 07:08 AM	#5
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: What does your work area look like? Though I wish I could say it was mine.....it isn't, but I get the privilege to work on my stuff here and it is beyond nice! Heated downdraft paint booth, dual prep station that is heated and has overhead shortwave infrared curing. Central Vac, Kaeser screw compressor, Car-O-Liner frame and welding equipment. We design body shops and provide equipment to the collision repair industry and this is our fully functional training center/showroom that showcases just about everything we sell. We host ICAR training on a regular basis and a number of the major paint manufacturers use the facility as well as other entities involved in the collision repair industry. Truly a cool place to be around.......now if it were only in my back yard!! Check out our website if you have a chance. http://www.pfcequipment.com Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

05-21-2008, 07:09 AM	#6
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: What does your work area look like? Couple more... Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

05-21-2008, 08:26 AM	#7
Jrromney69 Rollin 16's son! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 65	Re: What does your work area look like? Yeah... that's a pretty tough one to top. __________________ 1969 lwb custom camper "The safest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it in your pocket."

05-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#8
tommypic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Piedmont , SC Posts: 728	Re: What does your work area look like? This is mine its needs a cleaning out and alot of straightening up while frame is being powder coated Attached Images __________________ My ZipCode = 29673 2008 Silverado Z71 LTZ Wrecked New Ride SOLD 71-72 Custom A/C Parts Truck < selling parts 67 Chevy ShortStep SOLD 67 GMC SWB Step <-- For Sell 67 Chevy SWB Step <-- working on 2000 Road King <-- SOLD 97 F150 my ride for now 2006 Escape wifes ride HELP SUPPORT THE BOARD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Great How To Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 Vendor Sites http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

05-21-2008, 03:18 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What does your work area look like? jgrisafi/sactojim.... nice shops! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-21-2008, 04:01 PM	#11
oldsmobilekindofguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stratford,SD Posts: 296	Re: What does your work area look like? mine is a barn that looks like it will fall over if you lean on it __________________ 1967 c-10 longbox project, check it out in projects 1969 c-10 parts pickup, twisted frame Daily driver- 1970 Olds delta 88, 2dr., 455, gotta love the big block

05-21-2008, 04:39 PM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What does your work area look like? Last summer I went from this... To this.... __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-21-2008, 04:48 PM	#13
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What does your work area look like? Well, if a clean desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then a clean garage (in the same vein of thought) would be a sign of a cluttered mind, too. With that I gotta say that my mind is as empty as you could possibly imagine. Pictures would be a waste of time....and memory space on the server!! I used to blame the kids for not taking all their stuff, but I have learned that what's in there now, is mine....according to the wife. But, what does she know about "collecting" stuff? Hey, I might need that someday.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

05-21-2008, 07:45 PM	#15
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: What does your work area look like? Ill get a few pics of mine up tonight. I am in the process of installing a ceiling fan and 6 recessed lights in an 8x10 area. Each of them will have a 23 watt (100w equal) compact fluorescent bulb (ECO friendly)!!!

05-21-2008, 07:50 PM	#16
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: What does your work area look like? I don't have a good shot really, but this is more or less where I work on mine. This is before I had it cleaned out a little more. This is taken from the 3rd bay toward the others. This is my bud's car. He was over for some cleaning before a show. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 05-21-2008 at 07:50 PM.

05-21-2008, 07:56 PM	#17
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: What does your work area look like? Holy crap, SatcoJim, you are living the dream, man! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL



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05-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#19
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,823	Re: What does your work area look like? My sanctuary Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

05-21-2008, 09:49 PM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: What does your work area look like? Here are a couple shots of my 40 x 60 shop - I am SO LUCKY this existed when we bought our house - I would have had a very difficult time convincing my wife this was needed! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-22-2008, 01:30 AM	#22
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: What does your work area look like? Here is mine. Just your standard 24x28 garage. As you can see its packed with my toys. Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

05-22-2008, 03:28 AM	#23
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: What does your work area look like? yall have some very nice garages!! i wish i would of bought a piece of land to be able to build a shop behind a house... but i ended up buying in a subdivision... so i only have the normal 2 car garage... its actaully a 2.5 car garage.. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-22-2008, 03:57 AM	#24
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: What does your work area look like? I would take a garage or a shop, some of you are lucky guys.

05-22-2008, 04:54 AM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,491	Re: What does your work area look like? Here is my rec room, a tad bit messy though. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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