Twenty years ago I moved to the country to have space to construct a decent size shop. Mine was nothing fancy....40' X 50' , no heat or A/C but it served me well while I was racing. In 2011 I decided to modify it into a faux Texaco station. Probably to relive my 20's when all the drag racers/ hot rodders hung out at Dewey's Shell on Main in Grand Prairie, Tx. I began with the help of my former son-in-law and his 18 year old son. That lasted two days. After the three of us put up the main I beams.....they deserted me. No more help. But with some ingenuity and my John Deere I was able to finish all the metal construction by myself. I did pay someone to pour the concrete for the gas pump island but other than that....it was only me. I was 67 when I started and 70 when I finished. Three years....but hey....I'm retired, it was an enjoyable project. Originally I had intended to only do the outside/ canopy and pumps, but my two sons insisted I construct an office to make the station more realistic. I agreed if they would help with the inside framing. So both of them, plus one of my grandsons did the framing / ceiling, but since they live two plus hours away guess who had to finish the office by himself? I did all the wiring, which included relocating the electrical panel, putting in the insulation, wallboard/ painting, hang the interior door / interior window etc. My oldest son did return to help me install the tin ceiling....that was the hardest part of the entire project. I was glad my sons talked me into doing the office....it makes the project complete and give my car buddies a place to come and hang out. I was striving for a late 40's - 50's look and I'm pleased with how it all turned out. Altogether it took 2-3 years to finish. Cost? I've kept all receipts, but haven't had the courage to add them up.