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nucjd19
03-14-2021, 08:37 PM
I was reading a lift post and Fman got me thinking. I am building a second garage and was wondering what type of wall art you use and recommend. Thanks in advance!
olson_adam
03-14-2021, 11:16 PM
I dont have much, some license plates, posters, and racing seat belts... how big of garage are you building?
GoDadGo
03-15-2021, 07:31 AM
Art; What's That?
I'm Not Cultured Enough To Have Art!
All kidding aside, you need to check out Gumball's Garage.
He mixes a phenomenal collection of toys & projects with various goodies.
FLPBFoot
03-15-2021, 07:36 AM
Do a Google search for "Tin Signs" and you will find a bunch from old automotive stuff to beer signs and other goodies. I've put several various ones in my garage and car hauler.
Steve
One of these vinyl wall stickers may help you take up some of that MASSIVE wall space you have.
144438
Might as well get a Cobra illuminated clock too.
144439
I've got a few banners and some other stuff on the walls:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138709&d=1607107319
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=143034&d=1613843052
Jeff Kleiner
03-15-2021, 09:33 AM
Dust. I decorate with dust. Lots of it.
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=141997&d=1612443720
:)
Jeff
Blitzboy54
03-15-2021, 11:18 AM
Jeff wins
nucjd19
03-15-2021, 07:36 PM
Thanks fellas!!!! And yes I think Jeff wins the internet today LOL!
Art; What's That?
This, along with "Dust" were my favorite comments on this thread! ;)
I've got a few photos/tin signs/posters hanging between the ladders, shovels and fertilizer spreaders, but nothing worth showing off...
nucjd19
03-15-2021, 09:34 PM
I have a ton of wall space I am looking to do something with. Since I will have another garage for my standard lawn equipment and I live on a farm so a lot of my lawn equipment is down by the barn. I am planning on trying to keep the walls more for " show" rather than "go" LOL!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=144416&d=1615770527
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=144414&d=1615770343
CraigS
03-16-2021, 07:12 AM
I don't plan much ahead as far as decor. I pick things up that have some meaning to me as I see them. I have framed pics of cars I have owned in the past. I have some Ford parts signs etc. I have a 'Mustang Parking' sign in front of the bay where my wife parks her 2015 MustangGT. I have a sign for 'Rte66' because even though it starred a Vette, I am old enough that I watched the show when it originally aired.
frankb
03-16-2021, 08:24 AM
Garage? You mean "Man Cave" don't you? Your "garage" has more space than my house!
Kay_B
03-16-2021, 08:56 AM
I don't plan much ahead as far as decor. I pick things up that have some meaning to me as I see them. I have framed pics of cars I have owned in the past. I have some Ford parts signs etc. I have a 'Mustang Parking' sign in front of the bay where my wife parks her 2015 MustangGT. I have a sign for 'Rte66' because even though it starred a Vette, I am old enough that I watched the show when it originally aired.
I agree with you. The most important thing is functionality. I try to use my garage as efficiently as possible. During its construction, I specially planned an additional area for shelving, a working area. Our house is not very large, we cannot allocate a separate room for a workshop. And dirt, oil, smells of paints and varnishes - why is this necessary in the house?
AtlantaCobra
03-16-2021, 10:35 AM
144545
Here's mine. Don't forget the floor. Makes a big difference.
That is going to one nice setup! Are you doing epoxy floor?
bldr.rob
03-16-2021, 05:27 PM
I would highly recommend epoxy flooring. LOVE mine!
nucjd19
03-16-2021, 06:12 PM
Thank you for the ideas and pictures guys! Yes I plan on using epoxy on the floors The upstairs overlooking the engine bay will have a railing and has been dubbed the mezzanine by my wife. One of my buddies keeps poking at me that he can't wait to sip bourbon in the mezzanine while i am working on my car LOL!
Jetfuel
03-16-2021, 06:22 PM
Speaking about working on the car.
I will set up air and vacuum outlets throughout the garage to work and clean afterwards
For the art part of the project just make sure the car is perfectly center within the walls...;-)
Jet
ChasNMe
03-19-2021, 05:26 AM
roadster nose wall art - from factory five - $300
http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/14934-mk4-roadster-nose-wall-art/
BrewCityCobra
03-19-2021, 05:03 PM
I don't have near as much space as you do (jealous) but I find automobilia (tins, signs, and the like) and flags are always a good add. Flags in particular. Some cool designs out there for damn near every automobile/sports/booze related topic there is.
144739
nucjd19
03-19-2021, 05:27 PM
I don't have near as much space as you do (jealous) but I find automobilia (tins, signs, and the like) and flags are always a good add. Flags in particular. Some cool designs out there for damn near every automobile/sports/booze related topic there is.
144739
LOVE your 944!!!!!!!!!! My brother had one in 1988. I was in awe of that machine.
BrewCityCobra
03-20-2021, 01:18 PM
LOVE your 944!!!!!!!!!! My brother had one in 1988. I was in awe of that machine.
Thanks! Dad and I do a bit of tinkering on it and try to take it to track days during the summer. Certainly can't replicate that tank-like sound when you close the door. Fun car!