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*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 01:07 AM

Here are a few pictures of my work shop. Share yours, so I can see how everyone else does it.

*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 01:09 AM

A few more...

*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 01:12 AM

and....

mnky30 · 11-23-2008, 01:15 AM

that is almost to orginized, but looks great. wish i had a indoor shop to work in

*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 01:16 AM

and...

scotts62 · 11-23-2008, 01:17 AM

Heck yeah looks like you have a pretty good setup!

hewlett2002000 · 11-23-2008, 02:05 AM

LILRED66... please dont take this the wrong way but i have to ask. are you wealthy, or just very successful? or have you just spent alot of time collecting these beautiful trucks and parts? i guess what im asking is do you restore them for a living.. or where does your budget come from. if you dont wish to answer that i understand. im just curious because i know how costly this hobby can and does get. very nice shop. i have the shop i just need the tools to go in it. lol
John

*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 02:40 AM

I am a commercial general contractor by trade, hence I have a building with an office, warehouse space and a fenced parking area. I am by no means wealthy and with the present state of the economy, I have sold a few of my trucks to help keep the doors open. I rent my building and share space between my business and my 4-5-6 Chevy trucks. I am been in the commerical construction industry for 20 years and if I could, I would restore 4-5-6 Chevy trucks for a living.

I have purchased many 4-5-6 Chevy trucks over the past several years and enjoy working on them, as well as, helping others with their projects or 4-5-6 Chevy truck parts they may need for their project, however I don't do it for a living.

I try to be very organized, in order to fit my business and trucks into the same building/parking area. I also sleep better at night knowing that when I come into the shop the next time, things are in order and I am ready to start working with a clean slate.

Thanks for the kind words.

*LILRED66* · 11-23-2008, 02:43 AM

My goal in posting pictures of my operation was to share a few tricks for storing/organizing things with the others in the forum, in hopes that others will do the same. I like to see how others do it.

kizer · 11-23-2008, 03:10 AM

Photos are a bit old. Jeep is a bit bigger and uglier, VW and trailer are gone because that is where the truck lives now with its bed off.

Rich? Not a chance. Literally everything I own is either used, hand me down or I saved like a mother to buy it. I only have that garage because when we went to build our place my wife's father gave us an acre of land and well I put all the money into the garage opposed to the purchase of the property.

70LonghornCST · 11-23-2008, 04:01 AM

Nice work area. My work area is in such chaos that I need to do most of my work outdoors.

northern 85 · 11-23-2008, 06:58 AM

Wow! Thanks for the insperation,you should be very proud of what you have acomplished,thats a dream shop! I think ill go get my shop vac out and clean.

kdrodworks316 · 11-23-2008, 12:24 PM

Thats a nice shop Tony, I would post pics of mine, but just walk outside and find the dirtiest, most gravel covered spot in the yard and thats what I work in since my divorce.

Rogue · 11-23-2008, 03:41 PM

I feel dirty just looking at those pics!

Have you seen this?
http://www.garagejournal.com/
there is a forum too.

kizer · 11-23-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

I feel dirty just looking at those pics!

Have you seen this?
http://www.garagejournal.com/
there is a forum too.

I've visited there a few times, but they often make me feel totally disorganized.

scotts62 · 11-23-2008, 04:13 PM

Some good looking setups you guys have there!

2 car garage for me for now and drivind 20 miles to parents shop, makes it kind of a pain when you need/forget something...
how about you guys just look at my avitar pic thats the best it looks right now

Alan's Classic · 11-23-2008, 10:54 PM

Nice work area there Tony, after 24 years of the gravel work shop and then the last 16 with a drive under garage. A drive under garage is nice if your single. It's a constant battle over the smells that come from that. I couldn't even use a rattle can without hearing "you sprayin' paint down there"

One time I primed a whole truck and boy was that hell. The house smelled for days. It was winter time and it was too cold to spray outside. I finally got my shop built last year. I can go in there and make noise and weird smells and not catch any grief.

These pix are when I first moved in. I keep looking for some used kitchen cabinets to help keep things a bit more organized. It's a constant battle. Once my truck gets together it will free up alot of space. Maybe then I can get things the way that I want it.

I haven't finished the sheetrock on the left wall because I plan on running water,cable and phone. The right wall might get a walk thru door once I extend the roof over the right side for a covered parking area. I will put the compressor in it's own insulated room outside. That will be a few years down the road.

*LILRED66* · 11-24-2008, 01:57 AM

Alan:

I'm digging your shop and your choice for a project truck.

neto · 11-24-2008, 02:19 AM

Hey Tony
What a great shop. I like the way you hung your air tools and I think I will do mine the same way. Did you make the engine stands?
Ernest

*LILRED66* · 11-24-2008, 03:13 AM

Ernest:

Thanks for the kudos. I picked up the air tool storage idea from one of my woodworking mags. I should have made the angle iron longer and spaced the chucks out more because the tools are a little too close. Find the cheapest female connectors, since they won't be used under pressure. As you can see, I used the fancy ones because that is all I had at the time.

I found the engine stands on eBay. I bought 5 of them for less than $100.00 total and decided I couldn't buy the tubing, hardware and casters, to do five of them, for $100.00, let alone the time to fabricate and paint.

I'm glad you found something that works for you.

kizer · 11-24-2008, 12:41 PM

What I want is Alans insolation and wood stove. Mines freezing at the moment.

*LILRED66* · 11-24-2008, 12:52 PM

I have a gas forced-air heater and an electric forced-air heater, but they get rather expensive in a CMU building with no insulation. I am kicking around the idea of getting a quartz heater or a pellet stove.

kizer · 11-24-2008, 01:14 PM

Yeah thats what I was thinking pellet. No wood to chop and no bugs living rent free in the garage and camping out in your wood.

Dinos63 · 11-25-2008, 12:58 AM

nice shop ,tony you do great work and from the looks of your shop clean work also

*LILRED66* · 11-25-2008, 01:01 AM

Dino:

Thanks for the kudos...same to you. I have been admiring your work, since I have been a member.

11-23-2008, 01:07 AM	#1
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mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: A few pictures of the work shop that is almost to orginized, but looks great. wish i had a indoor shop to work in __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

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11-23-2008, 01:17 AM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Heck yeah looks like you have a pretty good setup! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-23-2008, 02:05 AM	#7
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: A few pictures of the work shop LILRED66... please dont take this the wrong way but i have to ask. are you wealthy, or just very successful? or have you just spent alot of time collecting these beautiful trucks and parts? i guess what im asking is do you restore them for a living.. or where does your budget come from. if you dont wish to answer that i understand. im just curious because i know how costly this hobby can and does get. very nice shop. i have the shop i just need the tools to go in it. lol John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

11-23-2008, 02:40 AM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop I am a commercial general contractor by trade, hence I have a building with an office, warehouse space and a fenced parking area. I am by no means wealthy and with the present state of the economy, I have sold a few of my trucks to help keep the doors open. I rent my building and share space between my business and my 4-5-6 Chevy trucks. I am been in the commerical construction industry for 20 years and if I could, I would restore 4-5-6 Chevy trucks for a living. I have purchased many 4-5-6 Chevy trucks over the past several years and enjoy working on them, as well as, helping others with their projects or 4-5-6 Chevy truck parts they may need for their project, however I don't do it for a living. I try to be very organized, in order to fit my business and trucks into the same building/parking area. I also sleep better at night knowing that when I come into the shop the next time, things are in order and I am ready to start working with a clean slate. Thanks for the kind words. Last edited by LILRED66; 11-23-2008 at 02:41 AM.

11-23-2008, 02:43 AM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop My goal in posting pictures of my operation was to share a few tricks for storing/organizing things with the others in the forum, in hopes that others will do the same. I like to see how others do it.

11-23-2008, 03:10 AM	#10
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Photos are a bit old. Jeep is a bit bigger and uglier, VW and trailer are gone because that is where the truck lives now with its bed off. Rich? Not a chance. Literally everything I own is either used, hand me down or I saved like a mother to buy it. I only have that garage because when we went to build our place my wife's father gave us an acre of land and well I put all the money into the garage opposed to the purchase of the property. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary Last edited by kizer; 11-23-2008 at 03:14 AM.

11-23-2008, 04:01 AM	#11
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Nice work area. My work area is in such chaos that I need to do most of my work outdoors. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

11-23-2008, 06:58 AM	#12
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Wow! Thanks for the insperation,you should be very proud of what you have acomplished,thats a dream shop! I think ill go get my shop vac out and clean.

11-23-2008, 12:24 PM	#13
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Thats a nice shop Tony, I would post pics of mine, but just walk outside and find the dirtiest, most gravel covered spot in the yard and thats what I work in since my divorce. __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

11-23-2008, 03:41 PM	#14
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: A few pictures of the work shop I feel dirty just looking at those pics! Have you seen this? http://www.garagejournal.com/ there is a forum too. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

11-23-2008, 04:13 PM	#16
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Some good looking setups you guys have there! 2 car garage for me for now and drivind 20 miles to parents shop, makes it kind of a pain when you need/forget something... how about you guys just look at my avitar pic thats the best it looks right now __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62



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11-23-2008, 10:54 PM	#17
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Nice work area there Tony, after 24 years of the gravel work shop and then the last 16 with a drive under garage. A drive under garage is nice if your single. It's a constant battle over the smells that come from that. I couldn't even use a rattle can without hearing "you sprayin' paint down there" One time I primed a whole truck and boy was that hell. The house smelled for days. It was winter time and it was too cold to spray outside. I finally got my shop built last year. I can go in there and make noise and weird smells and not catch any grief. These pix are when I first moved in. I keep looking for some used kitchen cabinets to help keep things a bit more organized. It's a constant battle. Once my truck gets together it will free up alot of space. Maybe then I can get things the way that I want it. I haven't finished the sheetrock on the left wall because I plan on running water,cable and phone. The right wall might get a walk thru door once I extend the roof over the right side for a covered parking area. I will put the compressor in it's own insulated room outside. That will be a few years down the road. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-24-2008, 01:57 AM	#18
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Alan: I'm digging your shop and your choice for a project truck.

11-24-2008, 02:19 AM	#19
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Hey Tony What a great shop. I like the way you hung your air tools and I think I will do mine the same way. Did you make the engine stands? Ernest

11-24-2008, 03:13 AM	#20
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Ernest: Thanks for the kudos. I picked up the air tool storage idea from one of my woodworking mags. I should have made the angle iron longer and spaced the chucks out more because the tools are a little too close. Find the cheapest female connectors, since they won't be used under pressure. As you can see, I used the fancy ones because that is all I had at the time. I found the engine stands on eBay. I bought 5 of them for less than $100.00 total and decided I couldn't buy the tubing, hardware and casters, to do five of them, for $100.00, let alone the time to fabricate and paint. I'm glad you found something that works for you. Last edited by LILRED66; 11-24-2008 at 12:50 PM.

11-24-2008, 12:41 PM	#21
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: A few pictures of the work shop What I want is Alans insolation and wood stove. Mines freezing at the moment. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-24-2008, 12:52 PM	#22
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop I have a gas forced-air heater and an electric forced-air heater, but they get rather expensive in a CMU building with no insulation. I am kicking around the idea of getting a quartz heater or a pellet stove.

11-24-2008, 01:14 PM	#23
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Yeah thats what I was thinking pellet. No wood to chop and no bugs living rent free in the garage and camping out in your wood. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

11-25-2008, 12:58 AM	#24
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: A few pictures of the work shop nice shop ,tony you do great work and from the looks of your shop clean work also __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-25-2008, 01:01 AM	#25
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: A few pictures of the work shop Dino: Thanks for the kudos...same to you. I have been admiring your work, since I have been a member.

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