Van's Garage Project
My pet project and nod to the past with an eye toward the future
Van's Garage Project
My pet project and nod to the past with an eye toward the future
About Van's Garage
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Van's Garage was started in the 1920's by my grandfather Will and taken over in 1962 by my father, Glen.
My grandfather was very quiet and stoic. My memories of him were always of him tucked back in the machining section of the shop, working the metal lathe or honing machine. I am told he was also a very accomplished woodworker.
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Van's Garage was started in the 1920's by my grandfather Will and taken over in 1962 by my father, Glen.
My grandfather was very quiet and stoic. My memories of him were always of him tucked back in the machining section of the shop, working the metal lathe or honing machine. I am told he was also a very accomplished woodworker.
My father, Glen, was the heart and soul of the shop. He could, and would, fix anything. I remember going to farmers houses to fix a tractor or a truck that would not run. He was a fixture in town as a volunteer firefighter, entrepreneur and mayor.
His greatest passion was fishing. More on that later. Glen was diagnosed with widespread cancer in early 1991 and died Jull, 11 1991. He was 57. The shop sat vacant after Glen's death in July of 1991.
My goal is to bring the building into the 21st century, modern electrical and water, while retaining the historic appeal. I am hoping to have a very nice place to hang out and chat with locals and tinker.
My Rides
Who We Are
Who We Are
- 1957 Chevrolet Bel Aire (4-door)
- 1987 Chevrolet Silverado V10 4X4, LS swap
- 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca AWD
- 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2018 Subaru WRX AWD
- 2021 Chrysler Pacifica L Sport AWD
- Former Rides
- 1954 Chevrolet (4-door)
- 1964 Ford Galaxy 500 (4-door)
- 1966 Chevrolet Nova
- ... more to add as memory allows!