The Ford Barn

brum1 · 02-09-2014, 07:09 PM

Still working on wall art

glenn in camino · 02-09-2014, 10:21 PM

My garage art is framed pictures of my cars with my family in them or standing next to them. The pictures are our family history with our Model As. The timeline of the pictures is from the late 60s until recent years. I also have glass covered cabinets full of scale model cars and a large, wall mounted tool cabinet.

BudP · 02-09-2014, 10:31 PM

Here is a piece of whimsical art I have in my garage. I found a sign painter on EBay and negotiated a very reasonable price for this:

Barber31 · 02-09-2014, 10:55 PM

I was also gonna say hobby lobby. Another idea is to use old hub caps with a color changing LED strip behind it. Mount it on a wall and enjoy a cool lit hub cap with colors going through it or radiating around it.

Mike V. Florida · 02-09-2014, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

Your walls will soon be covered with tools and spare parts.

That's my vote!

nhusa · 02-10-2014, 09:15 AM

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Garage Art??

I thought someone was going to show us pictures of oil and water spill pattern on the floor and ask us what we saw in them - then analyzed us using Rorschach's psychological interpretation.

I can save everyone considerable time and effort.

Every car guy is plumb crazy.
The older the cars they are interested in the crazier the person is.

Take Richard Eagle an avid T guy for example - when he's sane he is great - but most of the time he is a bit off --
In case your wondering that is his intepretation of an idiot light.

Gil Sissons · 02-10-2014, 09:50 AM

Progress here!
First...The first thing that went into the garage was the shelves...and yes...they are getting quite full of "Parts for the future!". Seems I can never have too many Model A parts!
But after I got the rest of the garage sheet rocked... I wanted something nice. And thanks to Fred...who had a couple of the Henry & Edsel posters left hanging around...and is shipping me one...that project can be checked off my list!
Also to note...my small garage is shared by not only the 31 Vicky...but also a 1960 Triumph TR3A that I restored. I know...The odd couple! A number of years ago I got the image of the TR3 hood ornament done in neon tube...Looks pretty cool...and will be hanging that out there above the tool box.
Thanks for those who took the time to reply.
Gil NoCal

Tiny · 02-10-2014, 12:44 PM

If you haven't already. Be sure to paint that new drywall. You won't regret it

Gil Sissons · 02-10-2014, 01:37 PM

Tiny...I did get the sheet rock textured and painted. Looks good.
Gil NoCal

Chris Haynes · 02-10-2014, 04:37 PM

I have never had to decide what to put on the walls. It just kinda shows up. I do need a way to find a vacant spot on the floor. ;-)

Joop · 02-10-2014, 06:46 PM

I agree it looks great on the wall in my office.

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latecomer · 02-10-2014, 06:59 PM

I ve framed a few of the cars from hemmings calendars.

Gil Sissons · 02-10-2014, 07:07 PM

Joop...Print of Henry & Edsel in your office is looking mighty good.
As I look at those two men....if they could see the Model A world today...wonder what they would be saying?

"Whew...check the shine job on that car over there!"
"Where are they getting all that power!"
"How many cars do they get for $20K?"

Fun to think about stuff like that!
Gil NoCal

Gunmetal blue2 · 02-10-2014, 07:09 PM

I built a barn and plan on printing the old blk. and white pictures of Model A's and AA's. Henry Ford, the assy. line pictures, etc.

TinCup · 02-10-2014, 08:08 PM

Chris I sure appreciate a fine mess! Looks like an adventure for sure.

silversink · 02-10-2014, 09:18 PM

Besides parts I have old news paper adds for car sales. I worked const. for 35 years and in that time I have lots of cans, bottles, butter churns, apple cider press, and lots of old news papers from 30s up to the 80s---all from houses or barns that were to be torn down for housing projects. I sold a lot of stuff to an interior decorator for new businesses and got crazy money for the stuff.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 02-10-2014, 10:25 PM

I use the wall space to hang signs but I also have a large collection of old and interesting tools. they are not expensive and I am talking about Farm tools and Animal traps and car tools early signs and license plates etc.
Take your time and let it develop as you go along some Family photos are always great.....

CarlG · 02-10-2014, 11:30 PM

Here's a couple of mine:

lookin-backtexas · 02-10-2014, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I have never had to decide what to put on the walls. It just kinda shows up. I do need a way to find a vacant spot on the floor. ;-)

Chris:
I don't see much Model A or AA stuff - where's the AA hidden?
Fred

Brad in Germany · 02-10-2014, 11:49 PM

Era Ford signs make great wall art:

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

02-09-2014, 10:21 PM	#22
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Garage Art My garage art is framed pictures of my cars with my family in them or standing next to them. The pictures are our family history with our Model As. The timeline of the pictures is from the late 60s until recent years. I also have glass covered cabinets full of scale model cars and a large, wall mounted tool cabinet.

02-09-2014, 10:55 PM	#24
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: Garage Art I was also gonna say hobby lobby. Another idea is to use old hub caps with a color changing LED strip behind it. Mount it on a wall and enjoy a cool lit hub cap with colors going through it or radiating around it.

02-10-2014, 09:50 AM	#27
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: Garage Art Progress here! First...The first thing that went into the garage was the shelves...and yes...they are getting quite full of "Parts for the future!". Seems I can never have too many Model A parts! But after I got the rest of the garage sheet rocked... I wanted something nice. And thanks to Fred...who had a couple of the Henry & Edsel posters left hanging around...and is shipping me one...that project can be checked off my list! Also to note...my small garage is shared by not only the 31 Vicky...but also a 1960 Triumph TR3A that I restored. I know...The odd couple! A number of years ago I got the image of the TR3 hood ornament done in neon tube...Looks pretty cool...and will be hanging that out there above the tool box. Thanks for those who took the time to reply. Gil NoCal

02-10-2014, 12:44 PM	#28
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Garage Art If you haven't already. Be sure to paint that new drywall. You won't regret it __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

02-10-2014, 01:37 PM	#29
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: Garage Art Tiny...I did get the sheet rock textured and painted. Looks good. Gil NoCal

02-10-2014, 04:37 PM	#30
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Garage Art I have never had to decide what to put on the walls. It just kinda shows up. I do need a way to find a vacant spot on the floor. ;-) __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

02-10-2014, 06:59 PM	#32
latecomer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 134	Re: Garage Art I ve framed a few of the cars from hemmings calendars.

02-10-2014, 07:07 PM	#33
Gil Sissons Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: No Cal Posts: 224	Re: Garage Art Joop...Print of Henry & Edsel in your office is looking mighty good. As I look at those two men....if they could see the Model A world today...wonder what they would be saying? "Whew...check the shine job on that car over there!" "Where are they getting all that power!" "How many cars do they get for $20K?" Fun to think about stuff like that! Gil NoCal

02-10-2014, 07:09 PM	#34
Gunmetal blue2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Columbia, TN.38401 Posts: 422	Re: Garage Art I built a barn and plan on printing the old blk. and white pictures of Model A's and AA's. Henry Ford, the assy. line pictures, etc.

02-10-2014, 08:08 PM	#35
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Garage Art Chris I sure appreciate a fine mess! Looks like an adventure for sure. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

02-10-2014, 09:18 PM	#36
silversink Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dayton Oregon Posts: 318	Re: Garage Art Besides parts I have old news paper adds for car sales. I worked const. for 35 years and in that time I have lots of cans, bottles, butter churns, apple cider press, and lots of old news papers from 30s up to the 80s---all from houses or barns that were to be torn down for housing projects. I sold a lot of stuff to an interior decorator for new businesses and got crazy money for the stuff. __________________ Hotrods don't have valve covers

02-10-2014, 10:25 PM	#37
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Garage Art I use the wall space to hang signs but I also have a large collection of old and interesting tools. they are not expensive and I am talking about Farm tools and Animal traps and car tools early signs and license plates etc. Take your time and let it develop as you go along some Family photos are always great.....

02-10-2014, 11:49 PM	#40
Brad in Germany Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 911	Re: Garage Art Era Ford signs make great wall art: Fordially, Brad in Maryland