Moving into my new shop this week! [Archive]

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 03:48 PM

Having completely outgrown my home garage based business, I found a very nice small shop on 287 and 66 in Longmont that was affordable. I've got roughly 1,400 square feet right off main street. Shares a building with TruckToys, for those of you who know the area. I would have preferred Denver, but anything affordable down south was in the slum.

Anyway, I've already got the floors coated with epoxy, got the first load of shit moved in last night. I'm about to leave in a few minutes with another load or two. I'm pretty excited, finally running a shop for myself, and not some ungrateful asshole :cool:

A couple crappy pics from before the floor coating and moving anything in

http://mattmasonms.com/img/shop5.jpg

http://mattmasonms.com/img/shop1.jpg

http://mattmasonms.com/img/shop3.jpg

http://mattmasonms.com/img/shop7.jpg

http://mattmasonms.com/img/shop8.jpg

woot :cool:

01-15-2006, 03:51 PM

Holluh. What will you be doing with this shop?

ailachami

01-15-2006, 03:52 PM

congrat on getting a shop. might drive down there one of these days to see if i can get a fmi on my audi a4.

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 03:54 PM

Holluh. What will you be doing with this shop?
Same thing I've been doing all along: working on Mitsus and doing fabrication. I will of course work on anything that has a check book, and I'm putting in a nitrous fill station, I just have my specialty markets :)

If all goes well, it should make for a decent combination of fab work, service and installs, and casual drop-in business for stuff like couplers and and such. I'm working on opening up a couple more wholesale accounts, so I can complete the list of brands I carry and get parts a lot quicker.

01-15-2006, 03:58 PM

Same thing I've been doing all along: working on Mitsus and doing fabrication. I will of course work on anything that has a check book, and I'm putting in a nitrous fill station, I just have my specialty markets :)

If all goes well, it should make for a decent combination of fab work, service and installs, and casual drop-in business for stuff like couplers and and such. I'm working on opening up a couple more wholesale accounts, so I can complete the list of brands I carry and get parts a lot quicker.
Neat, even though I never knew what you've "been doing all along". ;)

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 03:59 PM

Neat, even though I never knew what you've "been doing all along". ;)
Yeah, most people here don't, probably because most people here have Hondas :D

01-15-2006, 04:37 PM

Yeah, most people here don't, probably because most people here have Hondas :D
:rolleyes: Since Hondas are SOOO horrible. :rolleyes:

DC2

01-15-2006, 07:52 PM

I'll stop by as soon as your moved.. If you need any help let me know... I'm right down the street ;-)

Ashton

01-15-2006, 08:19 PM

Congrats Tom, Glad to see you're doing well.

What kind of fabrication do you do?

DC2

01-15-2006, 08:22 PM

Congrats Tom, Glad to see you're doing well.

What kind of fabrication do you do?
How about turning the avalon into an F1 Car?

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 08:48 PM

:rolleyes: Since Hondas are SOOO horrible. :rolleyes:
Huh? How you got to this is beyond me, since it only stands to reason that a board of largely Honda owners would not really know what I've been up to for the past couple of years. Try not to get all butt-hurt when someone specializes in something other than your car :rolleyes:

The only help I really need at this point is a truck. My neighbor is giving me a Bronco for installing a transmission, but it allegedly has an issue with cylinder 1, so it won't be of much use for the time being. I just have a few heavy items I need to haul up there from Lafayette, welder, few engines, work bench, etc. The rest I've just been throwing in the back of my car, since it's largely hand tools.

01-15-2006, 08:53 PM

Huh? How you got to this is beyond me, since it only stands to reason that a board of largely Honda owners would not really know what I've been up to for the past couple of years. Try not to get all butt-hurt when someone specializes in something other than your car :rolleyes:
You specialize in Mitsu's. I don't give a shit. I think they are piles of shit. Not saying Hondas are any better, but you think Mitsu's are some God given gift. Sorry buddy, they're not. The Honda comment was also based off of previous comments of yours about Honda's.

BTW - Why would I get butthurt over someone I would never give my business to? ;NutKick; Also, seems there are plenty of Nissan, Mitsu, Subie owners here, not "mostly" Honda's.

Anyways, I'm done arguing with you about this. Have fun and good luck w/your shop.

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 08:58 PM

You specialize in Mitsu's. I don't give a shit. I think they are piles of shit. Not saying Hondas are any better, but you think Mitsu's are some God given gift. Sorry buddy, they're not. The Honda comment was also based off of previous comments of yours about Honda's.

BTW - Why would I get butthurt over someone I would never give my business to? ;NutKick; Also, seems there are plenty of Nissan, Mitsu, Subie owners here, not "mostly" Honda's.

Anyways, I'm done arguing with you about this. Have fun and good luck w/your shop.
What?

I'm not even seeing what you're pissed about, nor do I know what it is we're arguing about.

Kwando

01-15-2006, 09:15 PM

best of luck! i never knew you had your own business...

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 09:21 PM

best of luck! i never knew you had your own business...
Thanks!

Like I said, I've never really pushed it on this board, if I did more with Hondas I probably would. They come through every once in a while, I'm doing a timing belt on an Accord, as well as CV's and balljoints on a Civic this week.

I am going to be keeping some universal items in stock, mostly couplers and clamps and smaller stuff like that, and a good amount of raw materials for fab work. I'll also be working pretty closely with Pang, all in all I"m thinking things will go pretty smoothly. Though for the next month it's going to be pure hell, since I'm already behind on too much, and have people lined up around the block and fighting eachother for appointments. At least I can handle 4 cars at once, as opposed to how it's been for the past year or so: 1 car at a time. Should make everyone quite a bit happier :)

Kwando

01-15-2006, 09:29 PM

my g/f has a 99 eclipse RS.... i hate that POS... it threw a check light the other day... it's rear main seal is leaking.... it want to get rid of it.

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 09:32 PM

You can thank Chrysler for that wonderful Neon engine, great isn't it? ;UgH:

Skaterkid

01-15-2006, 10:42 PM

I'll have to stop by your shop one of these days. You're only 5 min from my parents house.

ryanman

01-15-2006, 11:07 PM

You specialize in Mitsu's. I don't give a shit. I think they are piles of shit. Not saying Hondas are any better, but you think Mitsu's are some God given gift. Sorry buddy, they're not. The Honda comment was also based off of previous comments of yours about Honda's.

BTW - Why would I get butthurt over someone I would never give my business to? ;NutKick; Also, seems there are plenty of Nissan, Mitsu, Subie owners here, not "mostly" Honda's.

Anyways, I'm done arguing with you about this. Have fun and good luck w/your shop.
Mitsu's ARE a god given gift, fucker. I'd take a DSM/3S over any Honda any day of the week.

STFU

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4909/gayjapanese5qs.jpg

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 11:12 PM

Mitsu's ARE a god given gift, fucker. I'd take a DSM/3S over any Honda any day of the week.

STFU
I wouldn't go that far, I have an unhealthy obsession with NSX's. A freind of mine has a black 91 (I think), he would have let me drive it but my feet were too big to get the clutch all the way down :(

I've owned several Hondas, stripped a few, done a pretty good amount of work on them; they're decent cars, there are certainly worse ones out there. I'm just not an enthusiast anymore, despite having owned several.

ryanman

01-15-2006, 11:19 PM

NSX's don't count. I'm referring to civics cause Matt has one.

01-15-2006, 11:26 PM

NSX's don't count. I'm referring to civics cause Matt has one.
Why don't you refer to something that YOU have? See pic.

http://www.robynsnest.com/images/normal%20uterus.jpg

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 11:27 PM

I see this thread going downhill fast in the very near future :rofl:

ryanman

01-15-2006, 11:31 PM

Why don't you refer to something that YOU have? See pic.

I was, FYI, I've owned/built several nice DSM's and owned a couple Honduhs. I know wtf I'm talking about yo.

So that's what it looks like between your legs eh?

01-15-2006, 11:32 PM

I know what I'm talking about with Honda's. I know the potential of them. ;)

Only when I'm on top of your woman.

David

01-15-2006, 11:35 PM

Nice shop, only one problem with it though. Longmont.

ryanman

01-15-2006, 11:35 PM

I'm gonna change your s/n to Mattea.

ryanman

01-15-2006, 11:36 PM

Nice shop, only one problem with it though. Longmont.
Shit, there are more cars there on the weekends then anywhere else in CO. He'll get plenty of business.

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 11:41 PM

Nice shop, only one problem with it though. Longmont.
It was either that, or a shit hole on 69th and washington that was impossible to find with a HUGE sinkhole in the parking lot for about the same money, complete with crackheads hiding in the bushes and everything.

I'm not too worried about getting business, I've been doing quite well for myself from my home garage, this is my only source of income. Considering up until now I've only been able to do 1 car in the garage and 1 car in the driveway at a time, business was slow and really limiting, hopefully this will free things up.

And I do have more than a few parts to pawn off on ebay, plus parts cars and a few other business ventures, so I'm not too worried about making ends meet. Worst come to worst, my total investment into the new shop so far is $255 plus rent, so nothing huge lost if I have to move out, I just moved all my existing equipment and shelves and such up there :)

HONDA GHANDI

01-15-2006, 11:43 PM

doctorstupid

01-15-2006, 11:46 PM

Nice shop Dr.S. Good location too. Have fun moving tons of shit, I know how much it sucks. When youre all set up Id love to come by and check it out. Let me know if I can help. Oh and let me know what kind of business I can send you if any.
Thanks :)

Moving has been a major pain in my ass so far. Can't wait to start moving the heavy shit... :(

stu

01-16-2006, 12:09 AM

Congrats Tom. Sorry Matt tried to ruin your thread.

01-16-2006, 07:45 AM

Congrats Tom. Sorry Matt tried to ruin your thread.
I didn't TRY to do shit. Thanks though. :rolleyes:

Dave_L

01-16-2006, 08:41 AM

Congratulations!

myshtern

01-16-2006, 10:58 AM

Thanks :)

Moving has been a major pain in my ass so far. Can't wait to start moving the heavy shit... :(
Hey, if you need anyone to stand at the top of the lift to hold the cross member fearing for dear life, let me know - I'm already experienced :ring:. But really, if you need an extra hand to move some of the heavy stuff, I can help out for a few hours.

floored4door

01-16-2006, 01:51 PM

Looks good man! Good luck. I am up in Longmont here and there so I will try to swing by sometime. I am also looking to have you do my IC piping in the near future. :cheers:

Weston-work

01-16-2006, 01:59 PM

That's pretty cool, Tom. Your shop is within walking distance from the strip club. I think we know where all the profits will be going... ;)

Shit, there are more cars there on the weekends then anywhere else in CO. He'll get plenty of business.

:werd: Longmont is battling Colorado Springs for the title of "Ricer Capital of Colorado"

MrsGhandi

01-16-2006, 02:02 PM

Congrats, Tom! Now that you're in a commercial space you'll be surprised at how much more business you'll get walking in the door.....it made a huge difference for us! Once you get your business cards, mail a few down to us and we'll try to get some Mitsus up to you.

doctorstupid

01-16-2006, 02:04 PM

That's pretty cool, Tom. Your shop is within walking distance from the strip club. I think we know where all the profits will be going... ;)
I noticed :D

slowPOScavalier

01-16-2006, 05:59 PM

The only help I really need at this point is a truck. My neighbor is giving me a Bronco for installing a transmission, but it allegedly has an issue with cylinder 1, so it won't be of much use for the time being. I just have a few heavy items I need to haul up there from Lafayette, welder, few engines, work bench, etc. The rest I've just been throwing in the back of my car, since it's largely hand tools.

Tom, I have a longbed 3/4 ton truck and I would be willing to give you a hand if you wouldn't mind getting me some body panels again. I live in Longmont too. Let me know if you would be interested. :)

KennyKen

01-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Would love to give you business but you never returned my emails from November...

Congrats on the new shop though!!

doctorstupid

01-16-2006, 07:04 PM

Tom, I have a longbed 3/4 ton truck and I would be willing to give you a hand if you wouldn't mind getting me some body panels again. I live in Longmont too. Let me know if you would be interested.
Sold! :D

Would love to give you business but you never returned my emails from November...

Congrats on the new shop though!!
What emails?

KennyKen

01-17-2006, 03:37 AM

What emails?

The ones in regards to trimming that intake pipe and beading it along with looking at my oil return. I also pm'd you in which you told me to email you.

BluByU

01-17-2006, 07:20 AM

Congrats on the new shop, and good luck!

doctorstupid

01-17-2006, 02:11 PM

The ones in regards to trimming that intake pipe and beading it along with looking at my oil return. I also pm'd you in which you told me to email you.
Ah shit, I remember. Let me go digging to find your emails, my bad, man :)