o/t, yet TOTALLY vintage car related - my new pool room...

I havent been around much, lately.
The '53 is hibernating.
Work, family take precedent...
You know how it is...

Here's a neat story, though:

A few months ago, my wife sent pics of my vintage bicycles, motorbikes, gas pump collection and the '53 pickup to a TV production company, for a NEW TV show that will air in '07 (for the Quebec market)...

(It's one of those 'reno' shows - but with a twist: they design and build a room around a historical artefact, collector item or antique... With the help of a designer, a contractor with helper, a artisan working with 'old world' techniques and a 1500$ budget...)

My wife did NOT tell me about it... so it was quite a surprise when the production company called to say they had chosen OUR project!?

My wife new I wanted a pool room in the new house... So they designed and built an 'Old Style Service Station' around my 1950 Bennett gas pump.

The fella responsible for the signage (Pierre tardif) is VERY talented. He has a commercial signage company but also does 'vintage' lettering for the movie industry - including some BIG hollywood productions shot in Montreal...

So, here is a link with a few pics of the room so far - I will keep adding more vintage signs and decorative elements as I come across them (The table is VERY well made - it was NOT part of the budget - I bought it for the occasion):

http://www.royalspeed.com/poolroom/index.htm

 

Bad ass bro! You have good taste!

 

Thanks, man.

Oh, and if anybody needs translation from 'frog' to english, just ask, okay?

 

Outstanding! Love the signage en Francais.

I'll have le hot dog delicieux, frites, and a Pesi froid!

 

wow! excellent work!

 

That is outstanding. i love it. Wish it was in my house.

 

Damn dude, that rocks! Tres bien!

 

It looks great! I love the floor, have any info on what kind of wood or stain?

 

That's awesome!

 

It was a simple process, really...
I bought pre-varnished, engineered hardwood flooring in 2 different finishes (2/3 oak and 1/3 chestnut), and installed it in a stripped pattern (2 to 1)...

 

Oooh La La!!!!

 

classy.....looks awesome!

 

Totally AWESOME! I LOVE the flooring. I just did my kitchen and I wish now I would have thought of a two tone. Looks killer! Congrats.

Also, let us know when it airs. I know there is some British and Candian broadcasts/programing on HGTV. Perhaps they'll show this??

 

top notch.

 

Bitchin'!
What's the story on the ceiling? Tin-look tiles or real tin?

 

Wow!

Any info on that show, when will it air, what will it be called, what channel. I gotta see it! Finally a reality show worth watching. Hope I can convince my girlfriend to watch it instead of Occupation Double

 

It's actually paper! Painted with a high gloss 'transluscent' finish...

 

Moj'. It's called 'À vos marteaux!' on Historia. It will air in february.
Serge Postigo is the host... So your girl WILL want to watch it, hehehe

Dude, I missed that '50 Triumph... It was already sold... Merde

...

 

Looks rad. I'll keep an eye out for the show. I've retained enough French from 12 years of immersion to get through the odd TV program.
Also, I see that, apparently, the Quebecois think that the stupid, useless goddamned language laws they insisted on in this country only apply to english signs...
As an anglophone, I demand you immediatly paint english translation on all those signs.



Take care,
Kris

 

Yeah, and I just heard about a good Tiger 750 that went for 2000$. I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

getthefuckouttahere!
Bet I can't get that kind of paper at OfficeMax....

Man, I sure would like to know the details on THAT stuff....(pm me, hint hint)

 

I saw this on the Garage Journal, too! One word.....WOW. I love the vintage-looking signage. Congrats!

Jim Winter
The Hot Rod Grille Garage

www.wvpinball.com

 

I would appreciate the info on the ceiling paper as well. I am about to lay down way too many clams for tin.

 

Your local 'Lowes' or Home Depot should have it? I bought mine at Home Depot.
Cost for the 16' X 12' room was about 85$ + 1 gallon of paint (45$).
It's pretty easy to install but a pro should charge about 250$.

http://www.usawallpaper.com/tinsquarwhit.html

 

Beautiful! I'm glad you are smart enough to break away from the windowed doors!

 

tres elegante.... congrats whizzerick

 

I am about to start my basement project and yours gave me so many great ideas!