Franklin, IN Hydraulic Company is Chosen to Help Build Man Cave on National Television Show
Gary Johnson, Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, Randy Brown, Jason Cameron
The "After" Photo
Jimmie Johnson, Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, Gary Johnson, Jason Cameron
Complete Hydraulic Crew with Jason Cameron & Man Caves Crew
Jimmie Johnson, Gary Johnson, Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, Jason Cameron, & Complete Hydraulic Service & Sales shooting a special Fathers Day Episode of Man Caves on DIY Network
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Franklin, IN (June 9th, 2010)Complete Hydraulic Service & Sales, Inc., a hydraulic service center and equipment distributor in Franklin, Indiana, was recently chosen by Man Caves, a reality show on DIY Network to help build a man cave for Gary Johnson the father of four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson.
The one hour special episode, which airs on this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET on DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Network, was filmed over the course of a week at Gary’s weekend retreat home in Charlotte, NC. Jimmie wanted to surprise his father with a place where his dad could sit back, relax and watch his son race on TV.
Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, former defensive tackle with the Indianapolis Colts (1990-1996) and radio host on WIBC, co-hosts the show along with Jason Cameron, a licensed contractor. In each episode of the series, Jason and The Goose create a man cave solely for one lucky guy. In addition the show offers ideas and expert do-it-yourself instruction to help homeowners everywhere build their own personal hangouts.
For the upcoming show, not only did they transform an average garage into an upscale NASCAR themed manly domain any guy would be envious of, they surprised Jimmie’s dad with a Victory motorcycle. The highlight of the man cave was a custom built recessed lift designed & installed by Complete Hydraulic which lowered into the ground. When lowered, the lift and motorcycle are hidden under the seamless floor covering, and a vehicle can be driven over it.
Complete Hydraulic’s president & C.E.O. Randy Brown explained, “The producers & designers from the Man Caves show had a specific vision of what they wanted. They mentioned that in the four seasons the show has aired, our lift was one of the most unique features they have included in any project. "We’re just thrilled we got to be part of it.”
Earlier this year, Complete Hydraulic was also chosen by ABC’s reality show Extreme Makeover Home Edition to supply & install a 4 Post lift & other garage equipment products for a new home built for the Cowen family from Bunker Hill, Indiana.
“We were blessed to be involved with both shows this year,” Brown added, “ The Extreme Makeover experience was amazing in that so many people come together to help a deserving Hoosier family. The Man Cave project was equally rewarding, showing what Complete Hydraulic is capable of regarding creative custom built projects.”
It all starts with the cylinder!
Building the custom lift!
Complete Hydraulic Design Team
Complete Hydraulic Design Team
Complete Hydraulic Design Team
Complete Hydraulic Design Team
Complete Hydraulic Design Team
On the Road to North Carolina
Before
The Pit
The Pit
What are we gonna do with the hole in the ground?
Getting started
Getting starte
Man Caves Trailer
Hey look Mom! I'm on TV!
Jason Cameron & Rick on camera
Jason Cameron in The Pit
Jason Cameron & Randy on camera
Jason Cameron & Randy on camera
Time to drop the lift in
Setting the posts
Nice boots
Jason Cameron autograph
Randy with the Man Caves Design Crew
Randy with the Man Caves Design Crew
Jason Cameron with Rick
Can we get out ofThe Pit?
Framing
2,000 lb Steel Plate
The Crew hard at work
The Crew hard at work
Going Up!
Framing
The Platform is on and ready to lift
Getting footage of the progress
Getting footage of the progress
Testing the lift
Testing the lift
Photo Gallery Coming Soon!
Finishing Touches
The Complete Man Cave Lift
Making it Shine!
The Complete Lift lowered
Randy Brown & Jason Cameron discuss lift on Man Caves
Finishing Touches
Almost Completed!
Complete Hydraulic Crew with Jason Cameron & Man Caves Crew
Lisa with Jason Cameron
Jimmie Johnson Man Cave with Complete Hydraulic Lift
Jimmie Johnson Man Cave with Complete Hydraulic Lift
Jimmie Johnson Man Cave with Complete Hydraulic Lift lowered
Jimmie Johnson signing Complete Hydraulic shirt
Jimmie Johnson, Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, Gary Johnson, Jason Cameron
Man Cave Lift
Gary Johnson, Tony “The Goose” Siragusa, Randy Brown, Jason Cameron