Thursday, April 2, 2009

NEW SHOP- here she is!!!!

Front view- there are three bays in front, four on the east side, and three in the back. Every other bay has a lift. The old shop had no lifts so we were limited in the work we could take.

Nice, bright overhead lights- you can see two of the two post lifts on either side of the truck. The drainage ditch in the center of the floor empties into a holding tank where the oil and water are separated. We also have a used oil storage tank so that in the winter we can use the oil for heating- nice! The old shop had a wood burning stove and the guys just had to bundle up!
Tim and Ivy on our monster four post lift

Tim has always wanted a black and white checkered floor. The kids wanted to help Tim lay tile.
(sorry this pic is a bit blurry)

This is a view of the customer waiting area and front counter. In the old shop, customers waited in Tim's office- not the most convenient. In fact, the office was used for a waiting area and a break room for the guys. It got quite crowded during lunch time.
I don't have a picture of Tim's finished office yet.
Also not pictured- the break room and bathrooms and storage. There's also a separate room from the main shop that is for radiator repair and another separate room for flushing cars and welding. More pics to come....
What do you think?

5 comments:

Stephanie said...

I love the black and white tile. I always wanted it in my kitchen with bright walls. :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Can you rest now? :)

Jenna said...

almost- we are supposed to close next Friday

The Peacock Pearl said...

that is awesome!!! love the floor!

Debi said...

It looks great Jenna, congrats to you both!

Vashey Fam said...

Me too! In fact, I think I may check up my new kitchen! The shop looks so *good*! It is so bright and cheerful and professional in comparison!