Thanks everybody! No worries Joe..............there be a LITTLE evidence of auto repair here and there. Don't forget that this is a hobby/ weekend backyard garage and not a professional repair shop where the dirt/oil/ fingerprints would be everywhere.

As far as the electrical outlets and light switches..................already got 'em. lol

This is a hoot to follow.

Keep it up, Joe..... this is great stuff.

Wow, looks fantastic!!!!! 

Maybe you could add some copies of 'Car & Driver' or other auto magazines for the desk??? 

Thanks Greg and Gamera. Already got a couple things more on the desk. Pictures coming................

Told ya! More items on that desk there Gamera. Got a few goodies in and have been working on the OOB items. I also moved the loose items out of the shop to reduce excessive clutter. Look for the additions and changes..............

That looks wonderful Joe!! Great job, and awesome details.

I wish my garage was that clean! Love it!

Looks completely awesome so far Joe. I was going to suggest some service manuals but, it appears you already have that covered there on the shelves. I find that there is little need to make any suggestions to you as you seem to have every angle covered. It's almost like you've actually spent years in an auto repair garage.

Very cool! 

Hey !

 Isn't that the pot I sold you at my miniature garage sale last year . ? LOL.LOL. That looks very inviting .

Uh Oh !

Don't forget the Model Cars , Scale Auto and FSM mags laying somewhere !

Tanker will wonder where that MW you got off him cheap at the Garbage--er--Garage Sale.

Probably Needs a couple beat-up coolers, too.

mustang1989

I got through with the tool box with the addition of the burger, fries, shake and other goodies. Had to play around with the color for a while on the buns, meat patty and fries till I got what shade I liked. I applied a subtle wash from Mig Productions on the fries to help bring the detail out some and to give them a true "fries" look. So far I'm good with this:  

And I thought I was "nut's" for putting 1/25 scale crushed beer cans in the back of a pick-up !!!!

Every shop needs a "shop cat" ! ( Otherwise the mice will get your fry's)

Thanks for the kudo's fellas. I've still got some more items to go as far as contents of the garage is concerned. I'll be turning my attention to the walls, windows, door and the outside of the shop soon.

I do believe a nice 1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 would look right at home there!  

Mopar Madness

I do believe a nice 1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 would look right at home there!  

With the rear window louvers....black of course.

Absolutely!  And a Cleveland 351 on the engine pedestal dolly! 

Brilliant thread keep it up! 

Joe, take notes man, I think we've got the car situation all worked out!  

Nice job!!!

I built a garage diorama that I presented to my son because he and his friends used our garage to work on their cars. He was 18-20 then 38 now.

I added many of the touches you have like magazines, pizza boxes, parts boxes, soft drink cans, oil stains, grease, spare parts on the floor/workbench, etc.

It got to where I just had to tell myself "STOP". Detail is cool but if you aren't careful the project will never be completed.

There is just so much detail stuff available. Either for sale or instructions on how to make your own.

Looks great!  Based on my garage you just need a little blood on the floor from busted knuckles :)

I have been following this as you know .

   Can we have a nice 1953 Studebaker Starliner in there , and someone polishing it ? Please ?T.B.

Thanks for all the good and humorous comments fellas.

I've decided that this one here will be my re-entry into modeling. Moving forward............................

Good call there Bro. Looking forward to the finishing touches on this.

Thanks Joe. As for the finishing touches..........you know me. I'm not anywhere NEAR finished with this one yet. lol

This is really cool.  Your are doing some nice work.  I like the surgery on the Snap-on box.  It is for sure better that way.  The detailing you're doing is great.  I'll be watching this space.  I'm surprised that you didn't use a Whataburger bag, or maybe a basket from Boat-N-Net.  

You're giving me ideas.  I got a Joes Power Plus service station from the consignment bin from King's hobby store in Austin some time ago.  Thanks for the inspiration.  Looking forward to see how this turns out.  

Thanks Mark. Man you should do something with that Power Plus Service Station here. I'd be glued to the set!!

Hello Joe,

Next time I go to dads in Austin I'll bring it back.  I don't have any room for the finished display right now, but there are lots and lots of pieces that I could be putting together and working on.  Thanks for the inspiration.

Mark

Looking forward to seeing that one Mark.

Well guys, it's been about four months since I've done anything here. With my intro back to the bench I'll be working on working on this one through to the end. I've taken steps to dirty the floor up some and weather the walls slightly. This week I've been working on shop clean up equipment. I managed to assemble the push broom, paint and weather it and did the same to the trash can, dust pan and brush. I found some tissue paper with some writing on it wadded up and thrown in the trash can for an added touch.

Oh, those look really good!