Big News... My new digs and new company

[carwash]

So, I've been wanting to take things larger for a while. I have felt that I would never be able to get any larger than I am in my current shop. I quite often have to turn away work due to not having room to house more than one ongoing project at a time. If I get one all torn down and immobile, it has to fill that space until it is mobile again.

I also have been wanting to push myself more into parts production, etc. So I wanted a facility that I could block off and have room for more of that type of work. I also wanted to be able to have a larger showroom and parts storage where I can offer parts for sale in stock as much as possible.

The need for me to diversify my business has always been on the front of my mind as well. Been wanting to get into everything from street/drag/race engine/drivetrain tuning as well as classic restoration and resto-mod work.

I was presented with the opportunity to partner with a guy that has been involved in managing and owning speed/repair/fab shops most of his life. My partner's name is Gene Fine, and we sign off tomorrow and take possession of our new facility. 12,500 square feet on the river in Dayton, KY. The address is 935 Second Avenue, Dayton KY, 41074. Here are a few shots of the building in the shape that we take possession.

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Rooster/00_Day_Build/P1100134.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Rooster/00_Day_Build/P1100127.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Rooster/00_Day_Build/P1100129.jpg

http://www.sigmamotorsports.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Toy_Box/Carwash/Misc/Rooster/00_Day_Build/P1100125.jpg

Also, the name that we do business under will change as well. The Sigma name will stay with the guys that are currently using it. The new company name is "Red 9 Fabrication and Speed".

http://www.red9fab.com

Haven't even begun the site yet... aside from throwing a logo up there.

So, here's to 12,500 square feet of fun. We start to move in this week. Stop down and say hey.

http://red9fab.com/images/build/logoOnBlack.jpg

[redcj3a]

Congratulations to you on this new adventure. Hope all goes well for you and Mr. Fine. Nice looking facility. Let it soon be filled with customer projects and production equipment.

John

[jfiscus]

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice - best of luck on this new venture!

[tjjeepjeep]

Congrats!!

[carwash]

Thanks a lot, i'm pretty damn excited.

[kyrel69]

good luck

[yellowjacket]

so what type of manpower you gonna have?
i know abount the cnc cutter, press, ect... what other production equipment you gonna have? are you heading away from offroad junk?

hey- youll be a lot closer to me! im likin that... no more hour drives for tube, yay!!!

[eighty3bronco]

Congrats!! and good luck!!

[KennyTJ]

Very nice building. It'll be very cool to see when you get it all set-up. Best of luck! Sure sounds like the same "go big or go home" attitude you put into the Yeti build! I hope this pans out just as big for you.

[began]

Congrats...thats in my home town lol Make sure you lock your doors and not leave anything outside...

[94Dodge Truggy]

With some hard work and a bit of luck you will be great! Good luck and I will be down to check it out for sure! :beers:

[yellowjacket]

ive reviewed the pics and verified that there is a place for me to put a bed and dresser in corner.... im movin in! next to the pop/beer machine please....

whats the power situation...? 3 phase im sure... 480v?

[biggin69]

Congrats and Good Luck Mike! I hope everything goes well for you and your partner. And please do not raise your tubing prices just because you are going "big time"!:D

[Drivermod]

Interesting. I know Gene from way back in his Mustang racing days. I've raced with his old parterns at Modular Depot for years. Tell him Drivermod says hi and Congrats!

[carwash]

so what type of manpower you gonna have?
i know abount the cnc cutter, press, ect... what other production equipment you gonna have? are you heading away from offroad junk?

hey- youll be a lot closer to me! im likin that... no more hour drives for tube, yay!!!

Just the two of us for right now. Will only hire if the needs arise beyond that. Still looking for some coveted equipment... need a vertical saw still, couple lifts, nicer mill, blah blah blah.

Very nice building. It'll be very cool to see when you get it all set-up. Best of luck! Sure sounds like the same "go big or go home" attitude you put into the Yeti build! I hope this pans out just as big for you.

That's the way I looked at it. Never know unless I try.

Congrats...thats in my home town lol Make sure you lock your doors and not leave anything outside...

Thanks for the reassurance. Being in your home town, i better become your shop of choice!

ive reviewed the pics and verified that there is a place for me to put a bed and dresser in corner.... im movin in! next to the pop/beer machine please....

whats the power situation...? 3 phase im sure... 480v?

3 phase 480 yes. I'm sure I will need some of your help at some point.. In fact, very soon. I need to figure out what some of this electrical **** is i have here. I can provide a bed and dresser.

Congrats and Good Luck Mike! I hope everything goes well for you and your partner. And please do not raise your tubing prices just because you are going "big time"!:D

Nah, my prices are good, don't worry.

Thanks for the wishes of luck everyone, much appreciated.

[samb.]

After reviewing a few of the pictures you posted as well as the ones you didn't post, I have this to say. You sir have a lot of room in there. Plenty of space for a showroom and to do fab work. I may have to make a trip up there after its all together. :beers:

[carwash]

The space is ideal for what we want to do. We lucked out. It does need some work. Need to run all Air lines. Need to do a bit of electrical work. Some teardown. Some bench and table building. Ugh.

[samb.]

The space is ideal for what we want to do. We lucked out. It does need some work. Need to run all Air lines. Need to do a bit of electrical work. Some teardown. Some bench and table building. Ugh.

Really that stuff is not that bad, just takes time to do it right and in such a big space. Planning on being a full service shop doing small things like oil changes brake job or just a fab/performance shop?

[RuffedUpXJ]

Congrats CW. It's better to do just those little things than build the actual building.

Logo and name are pretty cool, nice work. Get some stickers made up and some merchandise printed.

[itbrokeagain]

The space is ideal for what we want to do. We lucked out. It does need some work. Need to run all Air lines. Need to do a bit of electrical work. Some teardown. Some bench and table building. Ugh.

Some plumbing.......

[RD TRCTR]

Congrats!! Is this shop name number 4 now?

[carwash]

Really that stuff is not that bad, just takes time to do it right and in such a big space. Planning on being a full service shop doing small things like oil changes brake job or just a fab/performance shop?

Yeah, will do it all man. build you a turn key buggy, or rotate your tires, whatever you need.

Congrats CW. It's better to do just those little things than build the actual building.

Logo and name are pretty cool, nice work. Get some stickers made up and some merchandise printed.

Yeah, i'm a big fan of the name and logo, etc. Merch before too long. that chit costs moneys.

Congrats!! Is this shop name number 4 now?

Thanks for reminding me...

[cincygman]

Awesome! Looks like a great place, Good luck! Also looks like you could outgrow this place too. If you need any help with setting up, wiring, air lines and stuff let me know. The Scholle boys know me.

[carwash]

Hoping to not outgrow for a very long time...

Thanks for the offer!

[jfiscus]

Yeah, will do it all man. build you a turn key buggy, or rotate your tires, whatever you need.



Yeah, i'm a big fan of the name and logo, etc. Merch before too long. that chit costs moneys.



Thanks for reminding me...

Let me know when you need decals/signs; we got bought out so
I'm at a new shop in Florence. (shameless plug)

[riegel]

nice.goodluck......

[samb.]

Yeah, will do it all man. build you a turn key buggy, or rotate your tires, whatever you need.


Full service is the way to go. Got a date for a "grand opening" or anything like that?

[carwash]

Diversify your sources of income. That's the key.

And yes, we will have a grand opening as soon as we get set up. I'll keep you all updated.

[yellowjacket]

you should put in a carwash.... that would be ironic. ..like a midget on stilts....

i think youll do well. im sure everyone will point buisness your way.

[humpy]

..like a midget on stilts....



now thats fn funny!!!! i dont care who ya are!!!!

[carwash]

Here's some in progress build-out pics... **** seems to take forever.

We are open for business now!

some paint work...http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/paint01.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/paint02.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/paint03.jpg

some bench building...http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/01bench01.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/01bench04.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/01bench05.jpg

installed some lifts....http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/lifts01.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/lifts03.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/lifts05.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/lifts06.jpg

built a monster steel rack...http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/steelRack01.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/steelRack02.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/steelRack03.jpg

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/steelRack04.jpg

So, buildout has been crazy insane. Ran 340 feet of air lines, tore down walls, ran probably 300 feet of electrical wire, half a dozen 50 amp plugs, etc etc etc. Setting up offices, customer lounge, the list goes on and on and on...

And a door sign of course...

http://www.red9fab.com/ImageFolio4_files/gallery/Shop_Projects/X_Misc._Projects/New_Building/Misc._Buildout/door02.jpg

[tjjeepjeep]

Looking good Mike. Congrats again. Guess I'll have to try to get down that way to see it...

[RuffedUpXJ]

Nice, I have been following the updates on Facebook and looking good.

[carwash]

Thanks all!

[94Dodge Truggy]

LOOKIN GOOD! The floor needs some figure 8 burnouts on it before it is all cluttered up.

[jwend]

LOOKIN GOOD! The floor needs some figure 8 burnouts on it before it is all cluttered up.

I AGREE!!

[itbrokeagain]

Careful on that wooden bench. I seem to remember we had a pretty good fire going at the condo.......

[carwash]

muskrat tony, muskrat!

[BigRed]

Holy ****! you are the man. That looks awesome. Love the pics. Your shop looks like it's coming along great.

[Tool Man]

Mike the shop looks good.Are you in need of an air compressor? My friend has 2 for sale. Not sure how much.I will check.Both are heavy duty units 60 gallon

[carwash]

Thanks for the offer, I have 160 gallons right now though...

[8UP]

Post up the specs onthe compressors, I know a guy who maybe in the market for one.

Good luck with the shop. People are always looking for someone who does good work.