Question: Where in LA can you work on your car? Answer: Nowhere. That's why some friends and I have set up a do-it-yourself auto hobby garage just across the river from Downtown Los Angeles, called the Angel City Motor Club. It is a 10,000 sq. foot facility in an industrial zone, close to the freeways. The new space is fantastic: * It is very secure, with 24/7 access, an alarm (coming) and cameras already in place * It has 25ft ceilings, with a clear span, and two roll-up doors * It is set up for shop air * It has lots of power (3 Phase) * It has a multiple bathrooms and lockers * It is secure both inside and outdoors * It has plenty of space for storage We currently have: * A PAINT BOOTH (Operational next month) * A 2-post lift (Also operational next month) * A forklift * Large Central Air Compressor (18 CFM @ 40 PSI, 13.4 CFM @ 90 PSI * Several portable compressors * Several engine hoists * Transmission jack * Pressure washer * 12-ton Hydraulic Press * Common area workbenches with grinders, vises * A clean room for engine assembly * Individual shelving for the private spaces * Parts and pieces Storage * Parts washing * Rust removal * Sandblasting * Welding (Mig and Acetylene) In the next few months, we will be adding: * Drill Press * Powder coating * Other machine tools & equipment Pricing as low as $225/mo for Motorcycle, $300 for small (compact/sports) car $400 for typical car $500 for Large vehicles Additional space can be negotiated if available Month to Month, first and last to move in Discounts available for long term commitments If you are interested in seeing it, please let me know. Thanks Todd (310)6006918
This type of facility might work these days. It has been done in the past but high rates of theft, non-payment of rent, and insurnace premiuims shut down the idea.
What's the address? I'd like to check it out, I gotta driveway but the nieghbors HATE us playin' with our rides out front.
spam reported just kidding, it sounds like a good idea. I would totally be interested in something like that around here. I don't even have a carport!
If you've got access to a 'military buddy', almost every military installation has a similar setup with stalls for rent like this. Although theirs are designed for relatively short term usage, this place sounds like a dream.
The problem with places like this is that those damn kids bring thier junk in there and "ya can't polish a turd.'
Kiddo, you sold him that piece of shit, you oughta be fuckin' ashamed of yourself. I didn't sell it to him. I tried to talk him out of it. You shoulda' tried harder. <--------
i think doc doesn't get it.... She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world, 'cept maybe for pussy.
I'm sure you know this but rent is due in advance if you don't want to get stuck with a building and yard full of junk. Having to rebate a prorated amount if they leave early is a whole lot better than chasing someone for back rent (which BTW, you'll never get) A little reminder about a week before rent is due would be a nice jesture,, so they have a week to come up with an excuse for not paying. Frank
Yeah but it was too late... he called me "bro". I didn't know anyone actually used that term after the van craze died out. Don't change yer sig line Doc, I love it.
I really wanted to do the same thing. Seemed like it would be a decent place to own/operate/hang out. I never really looked into any of it because I let alot of nay-sayers talk me out of it...not to mention I'm flat broke! Anyway, one of the BIG issues is going to be insurance. You are going to need some lawyer friends in your corner so that the first time some dunce burns themself, crushes themself, gets welder's flash, (or any of the other 1000 injuries) it isn't in any way YOUR fault. You might even have to show some kind of proof that people that are using the big dangerous stuff have some kind of training...things like torches, welders, lifts, etc. And make damn sure you have all that safety equipment available for sale when they forget their safety glasses or face shield. Better yet, come up with a bulletproof release form, but you always hear of people getting around them. The other concern I had was exactly what happened here. One guy calls another guy's car a turd and it could turn into a fight or some kind of gang war- whether it's intended to be malicious or just good natured ribbing. I know it sounds like I'm taking all the fun out of it, but you have to protect yourself from these kinds of dunces. They'll hurt themselves, sue you for whatever they can, and be off looking for the next "mark." I'm very anxious to see how your business does. Best of luck to you.
"The other concern I had was exactly what happened here. One guy calls another guy's car a turd" Has no one seen / remember that line from Christine???? Will Darnell talkin to his buddies he's playing cards with??? Anyone??? Lookin at Arnie's car and saying he's going about it all wrong by puttin new windshield wipers on a "busted" windshield. Says he's doin a pretty good job though, "but ya can't polish a trud." I kinda figured by puttin it in quotes it would be pretty easy to figure out especially since the movie had already been quoted. LOL Oh well. Good luck with yer shop and I hope you don't have any gang wars or guys callin each other Bro. Sorry, that's just way too funny to me!
I've been there for 6 months and it's time to bring it home. The guy who runs it is VERY cool to deal with. He lives at the shop, 60 years old, retired and likes beer. I can't say enough about the place. pico and soto street, on pico
im a member at a club similar to this one. we have a body shop with 9 stalls, an mechanical shop with 6 stalls, paint booth, 2 lifts, sandblasters and other stuff. we have a limit of 125 members with a membership rate of under $200 a year. stalls are rented for 3 months at $1.50 a night. The place has been around since 1961 and was originally opened to organize the auto clubs around the city. it is a non-profit organization, and was originally part of the school system. the original members had some rad cars.
Whoops, sorry. I didn't make the "Christine" connection when I read it above I assumed someone was referring to imports.
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