Construction

[brad@dealsgap]

No pics yet but all the prep work is done, construction starts Sat

[brad@dealsgap]

Here are some of the pictures of the begining of the new building: The brakets you see on the ground in front of the building is where the front of the second floor will extend. That will give us a covered sitting area out front.

[khelton]

Slick....pls keep us posted , Brad...this is like "Deals Gap HGTV"...

[brad@dealsgap]

Ok here we go, day 1 with the crew going at it.

[khelton]

...don't screw up one of my most favorite places...Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Monument Valley, Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort...:D

[brad@dealsgap]

are you implying we do not know what we are doing???????

[Tank]

I am sure everything will turn out great - IF you keep the nail guns away from Ben. :eek:

[brad@dealsgap]

LOL true enough no sharp objects for him

[khelton]

I am sure everything will turn out great - IF you keep the nail guns away from Ben. :eek:

Woe...sounds a scene from "Lethal Weapon"...bet it's pretty scary around there...:eek:

[khelton]

are you implying we do not know what we are doing???????


Well ....... :rolleyes: ....but you are quick learners....:D

[oldman]

Pete must be spinning in his grave over somebody actually spending money to upgrade the place. Actually, i imagine after selling off his beer cans, your probably not really investing all that much.
Great to see this Brad.

[brad@dealsgap]

Lol this could very well cause Pete to come back lol

[oldman]

Just don't put him in charge of the budget! [would be good for you,bad for us]

[brad@dealsgap]

All the posts went in today, we are rolling along now.

[toposapper]

outstanding

[mtnbkr]

we'll be by in Feb to check on you all,looks like a MAJOR project.What's left of the original ,just the outside walls and the deck?

[brad@dealsgap]

thats about it, but looks like the deck will be changing as well:)

[PJFZ1]

thats about it, but looks like the deck will be changing as well:)

Brad - I love following it here, but please don't change the flavor of the place!! The deck the the group W bench don't need a change.

[brad@dealsgap]

sorry deck is gone do to structure changes, a new deck will be in it's place but while we have things torn up we are changing everything to meet code. It is a safty thing as well as we have to remove some of the old deck for load bearing poles.

We will be adding more seating to other areas as well. We will have a special bench for you right over the septic tank

[Hellsnat]

You mean over the "Ben Tank," right?

[Zeekster]

sorry deck is gone do to structure changes, a new deck will be in it's place but while we have things torn up we are changing everything to meet code. It is a safty thing as well as we have to remove some of the old deck for load bearing poles.

We will be adding more seating to other areas as well. We will have a special bench for you right over the septic tank

OUCH!

We'll be needin some pic's of that...

[PJFZ1]

sorry deck is gone do to structure changes, a new deck will be in it's place but while we have things torn up we are changing everything to meet code. It is a safty thing as well as we have to remove some of the old deck for load bearing poles.

We will be adding more seating to other areas as well. We will have a special bench for you right over the septic tank

:eek: :confused:

Geez...

Can you post any plans? I really like watching this remotely! (i know, I'm begging for abuse here)

[brad@dealsgap]

Well as a matter of fact, Francois was trying out your seat yesterday: Here is a Pic.

[oldman]

Is that public or pubic restroom?:D

[brad@dealsgap]

lol ok Gang more pics to come tomarrow, we are getting alot done today

[kerrbon]

More pics - GREAT.....

It's fun watching the progress and watching the log for "insider jokes, etc...

[SECTION 8 RACING]

Yeah! Keep those pics coming Brad! Gives me something to keep an eye on!

[brad@dealsgap]

OK the new BBQ pavilion will be done today yaaaaaa. Building is ahead of schedual:)

[toposapper]

BBQ........mmmmmmmmmm

[Guido492]

:eek: Ben..... you weren't pullin my leg when you said there were going to be some major upgrades! This is awesome. Can't wait to get down to see the final outcome.

Chris

[Wazoo919]

wow.. looks big.. nice job and good luck Brad.

[Inten_Z]

Looks like things are coming along nicely. Can't wait for the grand re-opening. If it warms up a little I will come over for a visit.

[SECTION 8 RACING]

Dude! Lookin' really good! Good job to all! Can't wait to see it in person!

[BluAreWun]

Looking good Brad. Looks like a lot of progress since I was there on New Years day.

mmm, bbq pit :)

[brad@dealsgap]

Ok Gang, roof and flooring will be done this week yaaaaaa, electrical and pluming next. Here are a few shots from today. Will get more up when the trusses are done this evening.

[kerrbon]

Penthouse offices?

Looks good -

[PJFZ1]

You might have the tallest structure in the county when it's done!

Looking good..

[brad@dealsgap]

Hey all I want is a roof that is not falling on my head lol

[towboattrash34]

looks great....man if i knew you were using lows i could of got u a deal...my gf was a head cashier and could of got u a deal last month...but now she works at the Bass Pro shop...

[MilleArp]

Soo... Are you going to put all the beer cans back in the wall?

:p

Actually, a single symbolic can would be kinda kewel... with a note rubberbanded around it, "In memory of Pete".

:D

Thirty yrs from know when they remodel again, they'll be like :confused: :confused:

[brad@dealsgap]

Great progress this week, alot of pics

[brad@dealsgap]

Great progress this week, alot of pics

[brad@dealsgap]

More.............

[brad@dealsgap]

1 more....................

[oldman]

Brad,
Is the keeping of the walls and slab something to do with local building code?

[khelton]

Looking good, Ladies .......keep up the good work.

..by the way..hurry up :D

[s2tbolt]

Looking good.
Thanks for keeping us updated!
See ya in April !

[Trashedr6]

Looks like it is really coming together. I should get to see it in person tomorrow.

[freak]

i will be there on march 30th , cant wait to see it done :) :) :)

[Zeekster]

Gawlee Gee...Lookin great, the taj mahal of the Hill:cool:

[BluAreWun]

Looking good Brad! Is the south side dormer going to be Conner's room???

[Goober_JR]

Looks good Brad!!

Thanks for making us a indoor 50 track!:rolleyes:

[COP349]

WOW!! The new store looks great!

I can't wait to get back down there and see it in person this summer!!

Thanks for sharing the pictures of the demo and construction! :D

[brad@dealsgap]

roof going on today, electrical starts today as well:) After that it is all finish stuff yaaaaaa

[batguano]

Looking good guys. I am looking forward to seeing it when I get there in April with the S 2000 group.

[MilleArp]

Looking good, Ladies .......keep up the good work.

..by the way..hurry up :D


:D :D :D



Dunno why, but all those pics of the rouch framing in reminded me of the old game Pick-up Sticks (or maybe Jenga).... and someone yelling, "No, don't remove THAT one!"

It's so wierd to look at the indoor stairs and doors, get a frame of reference, and kinda remember what it used to look like.

[Confused]

Are you going to have pictures of before, during, after on a wall in the new shop. Some of us will have a hard time letting go of the past. Kinda like we were there before anybody else knew. Kinda like the pioneers of the Gap.

Looks great, can't wait

[Special K]

Wow, hard to believe that was the old place. Looks good guys, I look forward to the new place this spring!

[Zeekster]

:eek: I need a new Pic fix....................NOW!!!

[casanewt]

Wow! I had no clue you were doing such a major upgrade. I can't wait to get down to see it at the beginning of May.

-Greg in Cincy

[Inten_Z]

I just want to find the time to drive up and see it, and also say hi.

[ky_airhog]

...... need...... pictures...... now

[Hellsnat]

+1, you know we all need our fix!!!

[brad@dealsgap]

OK gang I will post more today but you will not see much. The roof has been slowed by bad weather. We have alot done inside but it is now very dark but I will give it a shot.

[nolarocks]

+1

We're coming March 17..... looking forward to seeing the new digs.

Chris B
nolariders

[khelton]

Brad,

When do you think the motel will be open again ? Having withdrawals over here and want to come as early in March as possible.

[brad@dealsgap]

Done or not we will be open 1 March. We will have the retail space done in about a week and 1/2 but will probably be doing other things into March. But everything will be open on the 1st:)

[khelton]

XLNT..we cannot wait to get back.....:-)

[ky_airhog]

Ok.... it's daylight here.... go take some pictures.

[Inten_Z]

Came by and checked it out today. The new place looks great and has so much more space. Can't wait to see it open.

[ky_airhog]

.....must..... have........ pictures......

[Zeekster]

Gee I was perusing the R-1 forum and I finely got to see a recent pic of the outside w/the wrap on it cool...Thanx fer the updated pic's Brad...

[brad@dealsgap]

sorry gang for the lack of info, been out with a nasty Brown Recluse spider bite. Not much to show yet, we are doing all the wiring ect. Once we get the siding on this week we can post a few more.

[casanewt]

sorry gang for the lack of info, been out with a nasty Brown Recluse spider bite. Not much to show yet, we are doing all the wiring ect. Once we get the siding on this week we can post a few more.

Holy crap. Glad to hear you are OK. It's only one of the most poisonous spiders in the world. Sounds like a good campfire story to tell once you are better.

[MilleArp]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Wow! What did they have to do to counteract the venum? Did you lose a limb???

:confused:

[brad@dealsgap]

lol no loss of lim but on drugs for 3-4 weeks as well as have a nice gash in my chest from where they cut it open. But I know a couple of folks who will be sad to know I will live yet another season lol

[jkeo]

Brad,

Were you at home or at work (or other). I always worry about them when I'm up there. Glad to hear you are OK.

Jim Keough

[brad@dealsgap]

Jim wish I knew, could have been either place never felt the bite at all. I also spend a fair amount of time in the woods so who knows.

[khelton]

Brad...Man..not good, not good....that is some serious stuff....hope you're doing okay........

[brad@dealsgap]

Thanks Keith I am good to go, only have to take meds for a few more days

[Zeekster]

Meds...for a few days Aye....J/K Hope you get well and stay away from them Spider holes dude...

[khelton]

Good...that is some bad stuff.....

[Ralphie]

http://www.spiderzrule.com/reclusebiteleg.htm don't look if you can't handle it! get well Brad!

[brad@dealsgap]

ok finally more pics just for zeek.

[brad@dealsgap]

a few more

[khelton]

...store is looking great, Brad :D ...also, hope your bite is nothing like the one shown..... :eek:

[brad@dealsgap]

not not bad lol you know us Army guys, we are impervious to all poisons. My area is about 2 inches but mostly from the cut they made to drain it. Should be healed up in 8 weeks or so

[kerrbon]

Looking good - although, I didn't see any stairs to the PENTHOUSE offices!

Looking forward to seeing it in person this summer -
* with the wife in late July
* second trip in late August with the guys

[Zeekster]

:cool: Thank You ever-so much Brad. just what I needed for a lil hill fix...

Hope yer feelin better. Now We all know why the pic's were not comin...The MAN got taken away..................fer awhile! Latuh, Zeek

[brad@dealsgap]

No steps going up, this will be my new PT plan for everyone, have to climb a rope up to the second floor lol. They are behide the front counter I will try and toss up a few more pics tomarrow. The siding is going up this week so you will begin to see changes. The power will be turned on tomarrow as well so we will have lights tomarrow and the pictures will be better.

[brad@dealsgap]

Here are a few from today

[Inten_Z]

Looking great Brad. I'll see you guys tomorrow. I am finally going to get the new R1 out and see how I like it.

[COP349]

Looks great! Thanks for posting the new photos.

[casanewt]

Place is looking great Brad.:D

[Confused]

looks great

can you take a distance shot, like from the road, to get everything in the shot

[freak]

pictures keep me going :)
i will be there at the end of march so pictures are all i have.

thanks for making my day. :D

[MilleArp]

March???? Hell,I won't get to see it until Sept! :(

Hope the bug bite's quit buggin', Brad! Have Beth kiss it for you and make it better....:D

[freak]

March???? Hell,I won't get to see it until Sept! :(

Hope the bug bite's quit buggin', Brad! Have Beth kiss it for you and make it better....:D

well i will be there in march, july , august and sept.
so maybe i will see ya. :)

http://www.midwestcaferacers.com/

[Inten_Z]

I'll be there ummm..........well pretty much every week, so guess I can catch everyone sometime. Look me up. I am a rolling Yamaha Billboard on a Silver and Blacl R1

[brad@dealsgap]

Yaaaaaa we are opening the all facilities today at 8 am Welcome everyone to the 2007 season. The store is at 90% so you will still see some construction stuff here and there but we have to green light from the inspector to open our doors. I will still post a few more pics as we finish up. We will then go with a new thread of pics with before and after shots to sum up this years project. Maybe we will get to the hotel next. I am thinking 700 room indoor water park for bikers only what do you think lol:)

[brad@dealsgap]

Ok here we are moved in.....mostly

[brad@dealsgap]

here are a couple more

[kerrbon]

WOW - looks great!

Nice touch with the floor tile - DRAGON

[DMacey55]

The place looks great! The floor tile mosaic is awesome looking. I am sure that took awhile.

Can't wait to see it in person. I will be there May 21st!

[COP349]

A job well done!! :D

[Hyperbike900]

Ariving April 2nd!! Can't wait to see the new store!!

[le351]

Looking good--I will see you guys in a couple weeks--March 16th, as we are coming down fro spring break.

Marty
Houtzdale PA

[Inten_Z]

Am I wronge or hasn't that floor tile mosaic been there for a long time?

[Zeekster]

Am I wronge or hasn't that floor tile mosaic been there for a long time?
Sure enough,Been there awhile!:cool:

[mattman]

looks great

can you take a distance shot, like from the road, to get everything in the shot

Im just a newbie to the forum but I have a request. Its been about ten years since Ive been to the Gap. Pete was manning the counter when I was there last, so that should date me,LOL. Anyway, the place looks to have changed considerably since then and I sure would appreciate a tour of the place through pictures. Maybe when the place is completely finished you could run around taking pics of the whole place, including the campground and motel, and post them.

Thanks,Matt

[MotorSWATCop]

Coming up on Wednesday from B'ham. Looking forward to seeing the new digs.

[stew68]

the place looks great hope to see it later this month.

[BuellGrl]

Can't wait. I already have the chills. Looking forward to seeing that changes since I was last there. Looks awsome from what I can tell from the pics. Great Job! :)

[Ric]

Place is looking good ! Can't wait to come there and smoke the place up !
See ya in May....
Kawasaki Triples Worldwide !!!!

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/87/may050305yq.jpg

[MotorSWATCop]

Saw the store yesterday. Nice. You guys did good work.

[sndwave]

The store looks awesome, great job everyone.

[brad@dealsgap]

Thanks guys we will post final shots sometime next week when all the painting is done, and this chaper of Deals Gap will be closed. Yaaaaaaa:)

[Daily Interlude]

Great...it will be finished right when we get there! Mar 23-25.

We'll be camping... ;)

[RATyson]

Can't wait to see the new shop!
I should be up there on the 29th, with a boatload of other Buell riders.
See you then

[Wazoo919]

Very nice.. hopefully be up there this weekend if the weather holds.