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11-21-2012, 09:40 AM
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Out there question
Hey everyone,
I am building a nice new Big brick shed on my new block, and to give it a bit more style out the front I want to build a 50's diner. Obviously they were not real popular here in Australia, and ive trolled google for ages but I cant seem to spot something that will suit? Anyone got any pictures of a diner at home? or an idea for me? I've attached some pictures of some of my ideas. Thanks Shane
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11-21-2012, 10:08 AM
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Re: Out there question
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11-21-2012, 10:09 AM
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Re: Out there question
thanks mate, 50s chevs way to expensive to cut in half here in australia!!!
Shane
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11-21-2012, 10:50 AM
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Re: Out there question
Sell the other half.
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11-21-2012, 11:18 AM
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Re: Out there question
............... Besides it has BOTH doors on the same side !!
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11-21-2012, 11:30 AM
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Re: Out there question
You drawing looks good. I think you nailed it.
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11-21-2012, 11:47 AM
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I think you did a great job. Are you able to paint the main structure a medium gray to " hide the big building" and the the diner painted white would stand out against it.
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11-21-2012, 02:50 PM
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11-21-2012, 03:42 PM
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Wow, on the link!
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11-21-2012, 07:43 PM
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Re: Out there question
Great link DW.
Try these Shane: http://www.roadsidepeek.com/roadusa/...iner/index.htm https://www.google.com/search?q=DECO...iw=911&bih=387
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11-22-2012, 09:52 AM
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Re: Out there question
Thanks Everyone.
I will be sure to post pictures as the build starts in january!! Shane
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11-22-2012, 11:22 AM
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Re: Out there question
As gas station would also be cool.
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11-22-2012, 12:19 PM
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Re: Out there question
Here's a classic look from St. Paul, Minnesota!!
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11-22-2012, 06:24 PM
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Re: Out there question
The style of the drawing is art deco, a look associated with many diners. Capturing that style is kewl enough and would stand on it's own merits. But the traditional look of a diner, to me, resembles the shape of a railroad car or bus and includes plenty of stainless steel. Since diners originated outside Boston you'll get a more classic interpretation by looking at New England diners. I've eaten at some of the diners on this page: http://www.dinerdon.com/listofdiners/index.html If you poke around his site there are more pictures. Here are a few places I've been to (the photos aren't mine).
   
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