

Using the rusty outlines of the old sign, fabricator Patrick McCue re-created the body of the sign. The original data tag and City of Phoenix sign permit were retained, and added to the new can to maintain authenticity.
The new can was painted and distressed to match the condition of the original data tag and other components.
The eagle's wings featured on this A-1 sign indicate that it was made before 1958. The owners of The Garage restaurant in Phoenix have had this sign for more than thirty years, and are pleased to share this neat piece of Arizona history with their patrons.
Photo: Patrick McCue A restored DC-3 style aircraft propeller is a focal point at The Garage
Salvage materials builder Patrick McCue procured and restored this DC-3 style vintage aircraft propeller. It was located at Davis Salvage in Phoenix, Arizona, and is now a central feature as part of the mid-century memorabilia on display in The Garage restaurant.
Here you can see the flat sheets of 18 gauge cold-rolled steel cut to form the shape of a pointing arrow.
Photos: Patrick McCue
The hollow body of this 3-D pointing arrow sign is built
Photo: Patrick McCue Putting it all together
At this stage of construction, the sign is being assembled. You may notice that the paint looks new at this point. The paint color choices are correct for what you might have seen on a sign made in the 1920's.
Photos: Patrick McCue
A patina has been added to give the sign an aged appearance
This finished sign now hangs from the ceiling in The Garage restaurant in central Phoenix, Arizona.
Rocket FAB made this creative and fun sign for the outdoor smoking patio at The Garage restaurant in central Phoenix, Arizona.
Photo: Paula Ellis
Sign by Joe Clark, Patrick McCue and Paula Ellis
Powdercoated paint in bright blue, rivet details, cut out ashes and a personalized etched copper cigar band make the sign have a classic, vintage look.
Photo: Paula Ellis
Detail view of the copper cigar band
Etched detail on the copper cigar band make this a one-of-a-kind display.