The show room!

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Well I'm a little embarrassed to show these pics because I'm sure there are those out there that will think I'm crazy to spend the time and money to restore this stuff but I've received so many private emails and messages I decided to post some pictures of the stuff I've restored. Some might say , what does this have to do with welding or fabricating? Well If you removed my welding equipment from my main shop none of this would exist.My wife and I run our little automotive repair business on a daily basis but I just really enjoy taking old junk that was heading for the bone yard and try and do something with it. Most of the stuff you see here is not restored to original and I never meant it to be. I put my own twist into each and every piece.I do all my own welding, fabricating, machining, body and paint work. I do have a great friend who prints decals but that's as far as it goes. The Harley items I did this past year. I personally ride a Goldwing but love Harleys so that's why the Harley items. All the pinball machines I restored a few years ago and all work flawlessly.With a bit of patience, and a little know how anyone can do it so get out there and look for those little treasures and start restoring. Hope you like this old junk. PaulMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Ah, finally.Truly, truly amazing.So you guys have coke over there, too?Scott
Reply:very very nice ,   keep saving the  bones .. well done
Reply:OK, now I have to stop drooling.  The only bad thing I have to say about your collection is, you are missing a better product.   Where is the Pepsi?????????LOL
Reply:haha I LOVE IT!its amazing what can come from a hobby and some motivation!!!
Reply:what are the hrs of operation to this museum? nice.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Amazing...I've seen some of your work in your other posts, and (as usual) I'm totally blown away.  Thanks for posting these pics, and providing some serious inspiration to get more practice!Good Judgment comes from Experience.Experience comes from Poor Judgment ...     "I'm Experienced"
Reply:And I think you're being a tad modest saying that anybody could do what you do - I doubt whether many people have your range of skills and your obvious obsession with detail.It's great that there are people like you keeping this stuff alive.
Reply:thats fantastic Paul there's nothing to be embarrassed about there  lots to be very proud of great work Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:Wow! That stuff would go over good here. I'm a few miles from Chattanooga, lots of Coke memorabelia here. You do excellent work.
Reply:I bet that aeroplane pedal car is a rare one.
Reply:Wow thanks everyone for your comments on my stuff and no you won't see any Pepsi here Ha! Ha!. It's a great product but the colors wouldn't go with the rest of the stuff. Scott you mentioned the plane. Well this plane is from the 1940's and I attached a few more pics of it before and just after it was completed. Believe it or not but these pedal cars/boats/planes can be very rough when you get them. The metal is always cracked due to the weight of the kids that played with them so being able to have some basic welding skills is a definite asset. I do appreciate the kind comments of this stuff. The plane it's self took over 15 hours to paint not including welding, looking for replacement parts and prep work and everything you see is painter base/clear.Glad you enjoyed looking at this and after seeing the things you guys have done on this site I'm positive each and everyone of you can do it as good if not better than I have. Five years ago I didn't TIG weld. I didn't paint and I didn't do any body work. If your knowledge is lacking in any or all of these departments do what I do. ask allot of question and pick up some books on the subject matter and I know it can be done. It worked for me. Give it a try!! Paul Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:what could you make out of a old welding machine paul?   ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterwhat could you make out of a old welding machine paul?   ...zap!
Reply:nice collection and the plane is awesome!DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:WoW!!!! Very Nice. Thanks for putting those up. My uncle restores all sorts pedal cars too. He even has that plane you posted above. And he has the red tricycle that you can see in the corner of a pic above. He too is very much an "attention to detail" sort of guy. His house is full of those pedal cars. Keep up the good work.
Reply:Paul,I was so impressed with these photo's that I kept coming back for look-sees.Finally, I took the first photo (wide view with Gasoline Alley sign overhead) and made it the background wallpaper on my computer... now I begin my day looking at your Show Room!  Inspiration!ThanksRick V
Reply:Really Really Cool!
Reply:Haha! You won't see Pepsi around here either. No self-respecting southerner would drink Pepsi unless dying from dehydration. Even then we would cringe with every sip.
Reply:Paul,Please ask the girl standing next to the "Harley Gas Pump" if she wants to go for a ride on mt FLHTC with me, SHE LOOKS BETTER THAN MY OLD LADY!  I weld just to keep my snow plows ready for next Winter!
Reply:that is just soooooo coolChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:Aaaaaahhh BIG Deal ! Your right anybody could do it ... If they knew where to find this kind of stuffSpent their hardearned money on itKnew how to restore thingsKnew how to weldKnew how to paintHad your imaginationHad your talentShared your love for old memorabiliaHad a wife who shared your love for memorabiliaDid I miss anything?  Oh yeah your right again! you are kind of nuts ...But then who amoung us dosen't get carried away when the subject matter is something of interest to us.Kinda like some people and Ford cars ..... Right Zap ?Washman
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VPaul,I was so impressed with these photo's that I kept coming back for look-sees.Finally, I took the first photo (wide view with Gasoline Alley sign overhead) and made it the background wallpaper on my computer... now I begin my day looking at your Show Room!  Inspiration!ThanksRick V
Reply:Originally Posted by NJ PlowmanPaul,Please ask the girl standing next to the "Harley Gas Pump" if she wants to go for a ride on mt FLHTC with me, SHE LOOKS BETTER THAN MY OLD LADY!
Reply:Originally Posted by NJ PlowmanPaul,Please ask the girl standing next to the "Harley Gas Pump" if she wants to go for a ride on mt FLHTC with me, SHE LOOKS BETTER THAN MY OLD LADY!PAUL!!!check out the off topic thread...i have some coke bottles you might be interested in........zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by WashmanAaaaaahhh BIG Deal ! Your right anybody could do it ... If they knew where to find this kind of stuffSpent their hardearned money on itKnew how to restore thingsKnew how to weldKnew how to paintHad your imaginationHad your talentShared your love for old memorabiliaHad a wife who shared your love for memorabiliaDid I miss anything?  Oh yeah your right again! you are kind of nuts ...But then who amoung us dosen't get carried away when the subject matter is something of interest to us.Kinda like some people and Ford cars ..... Right Zap ?Washman
Reply:its like i went back fifty years!!!     fine  job!!
Reply:Wonderfull combination of talent, vision and dedication. Thank you for the display of your works.
Reply:Paul what can I say but WOW!.Simonhttp://members.optusnet.com.au/~abba/index.html
Reply:Hey man have you ever tried to ebay some stuff? You could have sooo  many tools!Man that´s a gold pile. IF I were you I would have my TIG, MIG, plasma, mill and lathe coming to my house. After all, you definitively have the skill to do more stuff  Good job, keep restoring =)My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:beautiful stuff Love that shell (shell) sign
Reply:Originally Posted by elvergonHey man have you ever tried to ebay some stuff? You could have sooo  many tools!Man that´s a gold pile. IF I were you I would have my TIG, MIG, plasma, mill and lathe coming to my house. After all, you definitively have the skill to do more stuff  Good job, keep restoring =)