What I like to do

[LoneSpar]

Since this is a general Topic, I thought I would share a couple of Videos of my Hobbies.

The first is a tour of my shop where I restore old Gas Station and Coca-Cola items.  You will see some Sci Fi items around as well.

The second is an event I attended called Living History Day.  It was at a local Army base last weekend.  They had Military Vehicles from the Past on display and even gave Tank Rides.  I was able to drive a 40 MPH Golf Cart around the base as well.  I took my cousins 5 year old son with me and he had a BLAST!!!!! (so did I)

Enjoy!!!

Rob


http://youtu.be/4HLBsCBzpBc


http://youtu.be/Lqzxazfubbo

[Ktrek]

Cool videos Rob! I especially like your shop. Looks like you do some really nice restoration work. Is that just a hobby or do you make money off your projects? I bet that restoring those old pumps takes a lot of man hours.

Kevin

[Rico]

Awesome stuff Rob.  Thanks for the email and for posting this up here too.

[jedijeff]

Great Video of your Shop, you have some great Items, Felt like I was watching Pawn Stars/American Pickers/American Restoration. Must be real cool to have a shop like that.

[LoneSpar]

I do watch all of those shows!!!!  I started doing it at first just for me, then I decided to do it to make money, but i can't seem to let anything go!!!  I have sold a few items but they were all small, all the big stuff is still here!!!!  Eventually, i will set up the gray and green pumps, and the green Oiler against the wall as if it is a gas Station Island.  The one shot with my smaller restoration projects, they are sitting on a 1948 Coke machine.  I will restore that and sell it, cause really i only need 2!!!! 
I do enjoy having the shop, it is a nice get away.  I did wire in Cable TV!!!!
Anyway, Glad you guys liked the vid's!!!!
Rob

[Ensign Random]

I love that Coke machine! The whole coke collection is pretty awesome. Where do you find all these items? E-bay? Flea Markets? Love your shop.

[LoneSpar]

Thanks!!!  The '65 machine works and has Ice Cold Coke in it.  The '39 Coke machine is just a cooler, no electricity, and the 48 machine has Electricity.  I search Craigslist mostly.  Since I do Hot Rod Art, I have actually CARtooned peoples Cars in trade for stuff.  the Gray Pump came from a trade for a drawing of the guys Harley!!!

Did anyone spot Boba Fett and Darth Vader Helmets???

[LoneSpar]

http://youtu.be/R9mLhbZKBH8

[Dangelus]

Some cool stuff!!

[LoneSpar]

Thanks!!!


Here is a Video of a truck i used to have.  It came time to sell it, So I shot this to remember it by!!!

Enjoy!!!!

http://youtu.be/1Fa7r5ErdwY

[LoneSpar]

My Shop is undergoing a major remodel.  I have built a display for all of My Restoration projects.  This way potential Customers can see my work and my private collection, and Art customers can see some cool old gas station collectibles.    My Wife joined in on the decoration. (that's why it looks good!!!!)  We built our 1950's Diner Booth, then she wanted to add License plates as a Border above the display/  We shot for one from each state, but so far 21 is what we have!  Despite all of this, Darth Vader's Helmet, my Princess Leia cutout, and my Force FX Light Saber are proudly on display!!!

[moyer777]

That is really, really cool Rob!  VERY NICE!  Love the lights and all. 

[turtlesrock]

oh wow! the flying A signs made me think of my grandpa, he used to work there. we passed by a really time tested sign for it when he was in town once and he got all nostalgic, i bet he would love to see this. :)

[QuadShot]

Hey Rob...CABERUP is on it's way! :)

[LoneSpar]

Thanks Guys!!!  Flying A has always been my favorite Gas Logo, so I went with it!!!  I have a Blast doing these!!!!! Plus,  get a Cool Mancave to hang in!!!!!  On the Hot days, my wife and daughter end up out in the shop with their Laptops!!!  It is always cooler out there!!!!  It's Cool, I can share!!!!!  :D

Cool QuadShot!!!!!  I look forward to it!!!!!

Here is a Nightshot, including the light up Alien Head!!!!!