Come Explore the bomb shelter in my backyard. I have lived here since 2012 and have finally taken the time to thoroughly explore it!
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@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Lets turn it into a backyard bar! We'll start with fixing the door and the stairs. It's well over 105F in the summer in Phoenix, we'll start working on it as soon as the weather cools off this fall.
@wbforsure21043 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in the yellow pages book if you're willing to sell. My best friend grew up there back in those days and her dad that passed away yrs ago probably has a listing in it and it'd be cool to give it to her. Also her step dad had his business there too after her mom remarried.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
@@wbforsure2104 I'll keep you in mind when we clean it out!
@awidesigns3 жыл бұрын
Owned my property in north phoenix for 15 years before I realized I had a shelter burred in my back yard. Ran across the lid to it when i was trenching for new sprinklers. To say i was surprised would be an understatement. My home was built in 1956 and shelter has a date stamped in the walls of 1961. Its being renovated and connected to the home now. around 600 sf.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
@@awidesigns that's really big for a shelter! Sounds awesome
@stevenfoster25813 жыл бұрын
Would love to speak to you about a gold mine on your property.
@jimb60173 жыл бұрын
I would so renovate that up to modern standards.Would be awesome to have a shelter just in case. Especially with the way the world is now.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
We're gonna start on it this fall, starting with stairs and fixing door. I'll document it here.
@Midlife-Adventures3 жыл бұрын
Atlas Shelters channel might be worth a look for ideas if you are thinking of restoring it as a shelter. In particular an escape route that’s not the main hatch is one he has discussed often. Seems to be a hatch through to an area filled with sand with a relatively thin soil layer above. Both layers sealed off with plastic to reduce water build up. Open the hatch, puncture the plastic, let the sand drain out then dig through the soil to escape. Be a real issue if the only exit is that main entrance and that hatch got blocked either accidentally or deliberately. He has also discussed ventilation systems on some of the videos.
@DGKilla6152 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic betttt
@motometalracer2 жыл бұрын
You see a bomb shelter: I see a bad ass grow room making 🤑
@ronaldo198322 жыл бұрын
For real! I am gonna build one in my next home
@kano53073 жыл бұрын
Do you realize how much that would cost to build nowadays???? That definitely increases the property value. I would definitely bring it up to standards. Very awesome.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Kano, I totally agree! I imagine it would be at least $125K Hit sub man, were going to fix it up this fall!
@bugstomper46702 жыл бұрын
I'd put an old arcade game in it, after renovating it up to standards.
@joeb36682 жыл бұрын
That could depend feds cause trouble over things like this they took an old man's house over one in Texasnot good to advertise now a days
@lp.shakur2 жыл бұрын
@@bugstomper4670 great idea, in german we called arcade stores "Spiel Höhle" so Gaming Hole or Cave 😂 so it would fit perfectly
@Peter-ob6ue2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't add value
@dorryfrost39153 жыл бұрын
I would love to have that in my back yard. The silver painted walls and ceilings was probably to reflect the light and temperature. That could easily be made into a nice cosy little shelter / hideaway. Just imagine a bunker like that and building a small cabin over it to live in. Who knows it may come in useful in these unstable times. Have fun with the restoration from Jersey Uk 🇯🇪🇬🇧 Subscribed to see what you do with this treasure.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dorry! I like the idea of hiding it with a shed or something. I think the paint was for radiation perhaps? We're going to make a series on the channel of it's repairs, stay tuned and Subscribe, it would help us a ton!
@1Outis12 жыл бұрын
That silver paint looks like the same thing I had to use on a tin roof on one of my father's rental properties. It was supposed to help seal it as well as keep it from getting too hot or too cold.
@pjmnash2 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic I will also subscribe and keep track of tour progress. Yes, hide it with a small cabana and do NOT advertise it to your neighbors--or lie to them and tell them you filled it with dirt!
@isaiahturner9233 Жыл бұрын
Good idea
@johncampbell96462 жыл бұрын
The tank above the ceiling gives you water pressure without pumps. A common set up in older shelters. Works fine as long as the tank lasts.
@Peter-ob6ue2 жыл бұрын
You don't need all that
@pjmnash2 жыл бұрын
See what the water table is and dig a small hand pump well--it's simple with augur. Look here on KZbin.
@jamesdorrill99333 жыл бұрын
Nobody knows how bad I would love to have that in my backyard
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
James, were going to fix it up this fall, sub so you don't miss the series.
@Mrcfrickie2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@auradecuba53972 жыл бұрын
Me toooooo 😪😪😪 and he wants to make a bar
@patriciacave44502 жыл бұрын
I know
@charlottehayward59432 жыл бұрын
In Kansas I would give anything to have a shelter like that for tornadoes.
@cwp1alpha Жыл бұрын
Bug bombs in there first, then a thurough cleaning with shop vac and portable power lighting. Toss out the furniture and old plumbing that is likely toast. Update with new wires and plumbing, and install some dehumidifiers for added measure. New stairs and bettter blast door at the bottom. Obviously and better top entry with maybe hydraulic assists. Perfect bunker!
@NothingButSilicone6 ай бұрын
Agreed! Plus an NBC air filtration system and bury a water storage container outside next to the bunker to draw from. You never want your water storage to be inside.
@Subgunman2 жыл бұрын
Get a hold of Ron at Atlas Shelters and get a made to order outer door. They are equipped with gas lift shocks which make opening it easier plus its lockable. You could probably replace the lower entry door with one of his gas tight doors as well. Good luck on this project!
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Subgunman, we are most likely going to tackle this on our own. Stay tuned for the progress!
@lol-bitluna-afton2481 Жыл бұрын
@@cscott6629 look on they channel there’s videos
@bipedalbob2 жыл бұрын
I just can't imagine having that on your property and ignoring it for so long. It would have kept me awake at night just wondering what down there.
@jguy19872 жыл бұрын
It would have been one of the first explores for me after buying the property.
@Brandon-eq7hk2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, boggles my mind that they never went down there.
@bipedalbob2 жыл бұрын
@@Brandon-eq7hk if nothing else its a good example of how different we are. What arouses our curiosity and what doesn't. Some people will ponder the creation of the universe their whole life, Myself I really don't care. I am interested in what those that do have to say about it, but not enough to join the club. Likely the things that do engage my mind they would see as trivial and not worth their time. But something like this that's in your face I would feel compelled to know whats down their, even knowing there's a good chance there is nothing of any interest to me, but I'd have know.
@theronfarrer89742 жыл бұрын
For real that would have probably been this first thing I would have done when I moved in.
@doright7098 Жыл бұрын
The difference between (Huppies) Hipsters / Yuppies…. And real world 🌎 survivors… Anyone who doesn't have faith in the system, would probably spend equal attention on that as their home 🏠. But oh well, just my opinion.
@tubularguynine2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ladder shot! 👍🏻😉
@talkingtrashtom2 жыл бұрын
I am amazed that there is hardly any sign of rust on metal beams, walls are solid.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Tom, it's well built for sure. The walls appear to be cast in place concrete. Stay tuned, I was working on it today..
@talkingtrashtom2 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic awesome
@ManwithScents2 жыл бұрын
Arizona climate
@johnturtle66492 жыл бұрын
@@ManwithScents also adequate ventilation.
@andrewvitale71282 жыл бұрын
8:27 to 8:48 this is truly an amazing sight!
@leandro52212 жыл бұрын
fuck yeeeaaah, I was looking for this comment lol
@robertbobbypelletreaujr21732 жыл бұрын
Yes sir.
@josephc67732 жыл бұрын
39:16 is pretty good also!!
@briangreen2562 жыл бұрын
They have electric filtration systems with a hand crank in case the power is out that filters even radiation particals. My advice would be to stock the bunker with food and whatever you might need if things go sideways👍
@hrdknox20003 жыл бұрын
By the way, put some heavy grease on the entrance for ease of opening. Get metal stairs put in and later ball bearings. Holy cow it's huge! God! I could so do much with that place! The hole in the door is for ventilation, not a doggy door! Lol! The suspended tanks are for water storage for showers and toilets.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to do that in a later video, probably use heavy bearings. I'll have to build a staircase for it too.
@hrdknox20003 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Get an angle grinder and a wire cup brush and a RESPIRATOR!!! and grind the rust off of it first. Next, put coat of primer and then some automotive paint on the friction points to reduce corrosion and rusting. (*Hint: I've done one of these before, but yours is the freaking BOMB...shelter). But, I can't emphasise enough, the need for you guys to wear respirators down there with GOOD filters, until you can get that place cleaned out. I would first get all that stuff out of there, then get someone like Servpro to get the dank mustiness out, or just rent or buy and Ozone maker yourself. UV lights will be needed to retard mold growth. Be careful with any paint chips, as they could have lead in them! This thing is COOL, but I don't know if the Health Dept. is going to sign off on it as a bar, or public establishment. If I were you, I'd talk to that gorgeous bride of yours and talk to Ron Hubbard at Atlas Survival Shelters and Get him to help you with the Swiss-made ANDAIR VA-150 NBC air handler, a submarine door in place of the old one, and an AR-500 hatch with gas pistons to assist opening it and to make it bulletproof. But that can be down the line. Meanwhile, pay attention to the comments above! I'm envious of what you've got, and happy for you at the same time! Have fun and be safe!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Good idea about the mask! We'll be careful from here on out. I didn't mean a public bar, more of a home bar. I don't know how far we'll go with the project I have so many! Thanks for the advice!
@hrdknox20003 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic I'm glad you're open to advice. Also, be sure to wear eye protection, especially when using the wire cup brush, as it can send metal brush pieces flying, and you only get one set of eyes per lifetime. By the way, I'd love to help you on your project! Phoenix is a long way from Alabama...I should know, I moved from her to there and back, once in my 20's, for a girl who lived in Gala Bend, AZ.
@williamdaniels69433 жыл бұрын
Nice dog though.
@sebastienbolduc56542 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome shelter! Will look beautiful when it's restored. It's in good structural shape after all these years.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
She was built to last that's for sure, working on it!
@finetune10313 жыл бұрын
I would so love to have this at my house. A place to escape the phoenix heat!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ethenios, that's the plan man! Consider subbing, were going to fix it up this fall. We should do some efficiency tests on the room see how cheap it would be to AC it. Should be damn well insulated!
@blackbones153 жыл бұрын
Interesting. It's going to come in handy one day soon.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I hope not, join us while we fix it this fall!
@ssn6082 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Hey, I think you mentioned your wife was looking at it as a root cellar/canning storage area or such. Which IS useful.... not to mention, constitutes emergency supplies if you need the shelter for it's original purpose. Though with relatively constant cool temperatures, it is ALSO a good place to store cases of beer. Which are also emergency supplies.
@richardschneider47752 жыл бұрын
If it is 50 years old ,it looks reasonably good. The funky furniture and debris has to go. Run a line through the vent pipe to see where it goes and is it clear. I think a storm shelter is an asset. I have viewed videos here on how to place a shed over hidden stairs to sub grade shelters. This was built well. The wiring is just scary.
@ssn6082 жыл бұрын
Galvanized pipes need to be changed out too... otherwise, bomb shelter could become an underground swimming pool.
@doublebiggs84982 жыл бұрын
Id keep some if its sturdy
@isaacmarin93532 жыл бұрын
Storm shelter In Arizona? There’s no hurricanes, tornados, or earthquakes in Arizona.
@jimjustice5812 жыл бұрын
@@isaacmarin9353 That was my thought. What kind of weather are you expecting? If it’s a bomb shelter, the enemy is too close. I’m not saying it’s worthless, I’m just saying the enemy may live in your neighborhood. So, it boils down to how long can you survive in there?
@jasonmills78452 жыл бұрын
Clean up and fix up the old furniture and sell it for profit to help with the renovations.
@samuelfawley6462 жыл бұрын
When I went to California and stayed with my uncle in Fresno, he had a Cold War era Nuclear Bomb shelter on his property in the backyard and I got to go down in it. It was my first time seeing and being in a Cold War era Nuclear Bomb shelter!
@mariusmarius48782 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary ! You are so lucky ! In Europe it's hard to keep it dry. Old shelters are flooded. We have problems with water infiltrations.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Marius, I feel lucky, thank you. There's almost no moisture in there as far as I can tell. I live in the desert so that's not too big a problem.
@lindarandles21062 жыл бұрын
In this day and age, I would fix that up and prepare, stock with canning stuff, canned food . You are so lucky to have this . Wow!!
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Linda, we're working on it now!
@mikecrawford12473 жыл бұрын
If I ever find a house with a bomb shelter I’d convert it to an ultimate man-cave
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
That's the plan this fall, it's in the 100s now.
@shadowcat31632 жыл бұрын
Looks like scrappers were after the copper. The sewing machine looks to have a moter so was a foot powered and converted at some point. Some of those chairs and the like could fetch some serious cash if cleaned up and repaired. I will say, if cleaned up and fixed it should add seriously to the property value. Ceiling tanks were likely for a water supply for the shelter. The walls should be patched and tested, water tanks replumbed, metal stairs put in with a solar system for lights and batteries in another area. Good find.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shadowcat, Planning on the solar system, I will have to take a look at the sewing machine again. We are currently fixing the door. stay tuned
@shadowcat31632 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Was thinking on the sewing machine and am wondering if they had turned it into some sort of foot powered generator. Seen people do that with bikes before.
@canweshoot3 жыл бұрын
This is one the largest and elaborate shelter I've seen from that era. The plan was clearly to be down there a long time. A water supply, toilet, and tub?! Wow. I wonder how air was supplied /refreshed. Not sure how they planned to still have electrical supply after a nuclear exchange. Perhaps they were hoping that the particular location in the valley would have been far enough from nuclear targets such that fallout would have been the primary threat.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
There are a couple vents in the ceiling that are now blocked off at the surface. I think they were planning on waiting out the radiation for a few months at least! I think generally the idea is to wait until the radioactive fallout decays enough to safely leave the area.
@canweshoot3 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic I just saw appear on KZbin today a 1965 government film on surviving fallout. Easy to find. I probably saw this as a kid while my dad was a Civil Defense member. You mentioned seeing a wire labeled "antenna." Radio broadcasts were to provide fallout forecasts based on winds aloft measurements and the location of detonation. Grim.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is grim, I'll take a look later today, thank you! When we clean it out this fall we'll investigate it further.
@spamanator6662 жыл бұрын
The external power going in all seems later, and seems to have been added as an afterthought, probably when someone started using it as a little storage area mini shop area.
@Sentraman42 ай бұрын
loved the Regular Car Reviews reference when you picked up the hubcap
@mark9022 жыл бұрын
i can't be the only one who was expecting some sort of supernatural plot twist. the piled up furniture. the dug out part of the wall. putting the camera up in the rafters and behind the piles. i was tense as heck. i was expecting it to go full found footage horror movie any second.
@james17872 жыл бұрын
I would definitely clean it up and fix it up! It’s a good storm shelter if anything.. or a neat place to hang out (a bar / shelter?). Very cool!
@The.Real.Reaper3 жыл бұрын
Step 1, set off a raid fumigating foger for two hours to kill anything living down there. Step 2, put a fan at the door to suck out all the leftover fumes. Step 3, then explore safely knowing any bugs, spiders, scorpions, sbakes, or mice are all DEAD...
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
We thought about the bug bombs but hadn't thought of the fan idea, that's a good one! Were going to fix it this fall, and make a series for YT.
@derpydog10083 жыл бұрын
What is a sbake lol?
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
@@derpydog1008 if you have to ask, you can't handle a sbake!
@derpydog10083 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic 😂😂😂
@son-of-a-gun2 жыл бұрын
What a great wine cellar! Enough room for hidden hobbies like moonshining and the like
@davidhuett35792 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you've lived there that long and know virtually nothing about it. If I was you, I would have spent more time in it than in the home cleaning and fitting it out.
@ThomasGrillo Жыл бұрын
Could definitely refurb that, and put in an arcade, bed, reinstall the kitchenet. Yeah, that would be an excellent storm shelter, or guest space, if it were brought up to code, and all. Very cool find.
@nowweride30943 жыл бұрын
Just saw your video... that is just awesome! I haven't read all the comments, but you should definitely give Atlas Shelters in Texas a call.. he would definitely help you bring that up to today's standards! Your property just went up tremendously in value for sure! Let's us know how you guys are making out with it! 🇺🇸👍
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I'll reach out to them when I get the project underway this fall, stay tuned! I bought the whole property in 2012 For $79K its been a helleuva journey fixing it up we have finally got to the shelter.
@nowweride30943 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic we can't wait to see the end result!
@alisonlee33142 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Ten months on from your posting, have you started yet?
@louisdufour4106 Жыл бұрын
What a gem! I would rehab it to modernize. It's definitely worth fixing up. The only flaw I see is to install a metal cage to emp proof your electrical and add ventilation filters
@uuuultra4 ай бұрын
paranoia
@startupadmin5403 жыл бұрын
My guess is, the previous owner was an upholsterer and used the space as a workshop, given the industrial sewing machine and all the furniture projects stacked up. 😁 I’m so surprised there are so many termite tunnels down there. Don’t bring any of that stuff up in to your house so you don’t transfer the termites into your living area, probably also explains why the stair treads were taken out. You guys are probably too young to remember the 1970’s TV sitcom “Happy Days” about post World War II teens growing up in the 1950’s. One episode was all about atomic bomb hysteria and everyone building bomb shelters. Not a bad idea considering all the nuclear testing going on in the deserts out West. For fun, you might want to check out the Rom-Com “Blast From The Past” (1999) about a kid who grew up in a fallout shelter to emerge 35 years later to find supplies in a post apocalyptic world. Can’t wait to see what’s next. Have fun…
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Hey Admin, we just watched that Blast from the Past the other night! Good point about the termites, we won't bring it inside. Good guess!, spot on. The shop on the property was called European Custom Upholstery.
@BonnieM932 жыл бұрын
Even 80s kids watched Happy Days!
@brazosbear45932 жыл бұрын
Could it be that the old foot pedal sewing machine was actually retrofitted to be a generator?
@SecretSquirrel-et6dl10 ай бұрын
Great time to renovate and not take this for granted in any way.
@NothingButSilicone6 ай бұрын
Exactly. Having this is such a blessing. Wouldn’t take a whole lot of money to fix it up. I bet with $20k, it could look like the inside of the house, have NBC air filtration, and a water storage tank underground that they can draw from on the outside of the shelter.
@uuuultra4 ай бұрын
@@NothingButSiliconefor what purpose though?
@lynnoliveira13103 жыл бұрын
The big water tank just might be the first rain water collection bin for the bunker 🤗 that would prove they were very smart close to genius level or clairvoyant!!🤗
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Could be, we will know more when we clear it out and fix it up this fall, stay tuned Lynn!
@dorryfrost39153 жыл бұрын
Maybe a lot of those small stones and rocks were used as a filtration system.
@petero26933 жыл бұрын
Radioactive dust...rain..not good
@mopardoctor99662 жыл бұрын
Storage for fresh water, not rain water.
@robertevans80243 жыл бұрын
Im looking forward to this video becoming a series as you renovate this shelter. I would definitely update it as a shelter, stock it with everything possible for survival and install an N.B.C. FILTER SYSTEM !!!!! You could probably order one from Ron at Atlas Survival Shelters. "COOL" place to hang out during your 100+ temperatures. I would definitely replace that entry hatch with a steel door with hydrolic pumps. Ron can do that also.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
It will be a series starting this fall! I'll look into Atlas Survival Shelters. I want to keep as much original as possible, so I will find a way to make the door operate.
@jameskahl95463 жыл бұрын
You can keep the that stuff in there but your wife is amazing
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha James, I'm keeping her! She really is awesome, were going to make fixing this a series this fall stay tuned!
@markvolker11452 жыл бұрын
Idk how you could have lived there for that long and not explored that?! That would have been THE first thing I did!
@tribecop2 жыл бұрын
My brother and I still remember helping my Dad build a bomb shelter during the Cuban missile crisis. It later doubled as our clubhouse.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
This one started out as a club house idea and is becoming more serious as time goes on!
@petershortlidge31562 жыл бұрын
L
@danduarte70102 жыл бұрын
If spiders and termites could get into that shelter...it wouldn't have protected you from a Fallout.
@mightysnafu2 жыл бұрын
I'd be so geeked out to find something like that, it's too cool.
@kathym25013 жыл бұрын
That furniture looks like it's from the 80s. Looks like some we had. Yeah, I'd renovate it too. Aerostar was our first van too. Ok. Those chairs look older than the 80s.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I gotta go through all the pieces when we clean it out this fall
@mechinized46852 жыл бұрын
That 50 year old STP, Sun Of A Gun plastic spritz bottle is probably a priceless prototype. Amazing
@unitedright98023 жыл бұрын
I've lived in Arizona my whole life and never seen a bunker here! I'm not going to lie i'm very jealous and would love to see it in person!!! It would be really easy to completely clear that thing out and start fresh, I'll get my gloves and hammer!!!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
We may need help this fall! I haven't seen one here either but others have commented that they also have one!
@unitedright98022 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Have you attempted to work on your hidden treasure of a hidden bunker yet? Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years!
@stuartpowell49052 жыл бұрын
Ed Hamblen ran for county superviser of Maricopa in the Sept.11th,1962 election so shelter probably made late 62 or earily 63. Really cool thanks for showing us.
@kamikazeratte2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend venting it before entering it, to flush the co2 out as it is heavier than air, it could get trapped underground.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
I need to add a ventilation system
@Haunaniho Жыл бұрын
Lucky!! I'd fix it up and turn it into an airbnb looks like plumbing and electrical needs updating but wow..what a cool spot.. that's been one of my dreams to have and undergrown shelter. Your so blessed.
@kirk4673 жыл бұрын
I don’t think it’s scary but really cool and would be nice to repair the electrical in it!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
It is awesome we'll start the fix-up this fall on the channel
@lorenzocrespin67302 жыл бұрын
And a new easier sliding door to boot.
@MelanieCravens2 жыл бұрын
To me, the scary part is the spiders and webs and ladder...otherwise I think I'd have fun in there.
@echochambers8418 Жыл бұрын
That is absolutely cool as heck!!Id have been a bit weary of the air as your lady said.Awesome👍🏻🍀👍🏻🍀
@davej74583 жыл бұрын
Hope all went well. When you go into a confined space like that you need ventilation before you enter and as long as you are in the space. Blow new air to bottom of space and get three changes of air before you enter. If there is water and sediment in the chamber and you disturb it you can quickly create fatality bad air.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we'll probably let it air out more next time.
@davekimbler23082 жыл бұрын
Are you restoring it , I would ! Cool space to hang out in when it’s hot ! Fix her up and use it for a studio and workshop ! I’d build a small shelter over the door making it more hidden . I’d love to have one , my friend bought a house and nobody knew about the bomb shelter not even the people he bought it from ! We found it while remodeling the kitchen ! His was 30’ x 30’ with 2 bedrooms a bathroom and kitchen/ dinning room ! No furniture though ! It doubled his square footage ! Lol
@KK-zq3dm Жыл бұрын
Don't get pissed at me I'm not a perv and I mean this as a compliment , you're wife coming down the ladder was my favorite part of the video ! Sorry, I had to say it ! Have a good one. The shelter would be a great man cave/ tourist attraction. Peace to you both@
@clevelandexplorer22213 жыл бұрын
Hi pal, this is awesome!! Did you know what it is before you got the property? I'm surprised you couldnt find a pole for leverage with that crowbar but clever thinking with the strap and vehicle! If you don't mind me saying, I don't think it would take much to erect a shed on top of it to disguise it and a frame for a hoist. Make a simple platform or even just a pallet and frame for said hoist and easily maneuver furniture that way if you wished. Lighting the place could be as simple as an led strip with a usb source into a battery bank, like power practical make. Use the existing pipes as conduits for flexible pipes or whatever, and you'll have new stuff as simple as that for electrics and plumbing. Clean that basin or replace it, add a toilet of some sort and a bed or sofabed or just empty it all for storage. Idk what it would take to replace those hatch sliders though, but youve got incredible space down there, really exciting!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cleveland! Battery LED strips and battery power in general is a really great idea. It originally had standard 110v power but that wouldn't work in an attack. Perhaps a 12v system and a small solar panel to keep it topped off? We are going to start fixing it this fall, stay tuned. I'm working out an idea on fixing the door slide. The shed disguise is a really good idea! The guy I bought the property from thought it might have been an old well, I suspected it might have been a shelter... but wasn't sure.
@clevelandexplorer22213 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic thanks pal, so what did you buy the property for-seems not for this? :) The shed would also be a frame and shelter from elements as well as a disguise, and a hoist would only cost £50 here in britain-your pricing isn't much different as far as I know but availability and such will be. You won't need anything fancy lol. Try led strips inside semi circularguttering, be it metal or plastic, and some sort of reflective material applied like foil or whatever and a frosted sort of transparent sheet-glass is free when thrifting easy, but not safe or anything obviously. You'll know of emergency lights turning on automatically when power goes out to find way to the exits of commercial buildings? I suggest you go off that principal for ever charging batteries, then switching to something else, or just renewable as you mentioned-but, if shtf someone will steal a power commodity. Posts can be used as bladeless turbines, it's either being or has been released but one KZbinr (Australian if I remember right) figured it's simply a speaker: a copper hopp instead of spinning, knocking back and forth like a pendulum through a magnet. It's the same and it's disguised! Perhaps add bollards to avoid collisions. I wasn't sure whether you'd use this as a bunker, but either way why not have supplies if you have such a thing eh ;) you'll know this too, but if not, consider batting the walls ceiling and floor to airate, a little protection from potential ingress, future proofing for anything like insulation etc-then something for a wall like cladding idk. From that, you can add anything anywhere be it shelves or a clock etc without a masonry drill into the concrete each time :p idk whether that hatch is cantilevered when opened but simple guided castors on a fully supported surface will surely suffice. You've got an amazing thing going on there pal! I'm really jealous, you're lucky I'm not local to insist on helping haha :p I surely will keep tuned pal
@Blkojo Жыл бұрын
Ed Hamblen ran for Maricopa County Supervisor in District 1 in 1962. He was 45 and president of Great Northern Enterprise Inc. Married with three children and lived at 61 East Valencia Drive.
@adamshartley3 жыл бұрын
The ladder rungs are 1 foot from each other for next time you want to measure! Stay safe
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, have never thought of that. Useful tip! Hit the sub button to stay tuned, we're fixing it up this fall! Us Adams gotta stick together.
@shirleen22353 жыл бұрын
I would have that thing full of food fixed painted rewired freshwater and all within 4 months. The perfect shelter. What a find.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Shirleen! We're going to be doing just that this fall, consider subscribing so you don't miss it!
@shirleen22353 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic Will do 🤗🇺🇲
@doctorjohn-burgtekie3 жыл бұрын
There must be a lift station somewhere close by for the sewage from commode and tub.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't thought of that, might have to send a camera down the drain when we start repairs this fall.
@flightforensics45232 ай бұрын
" The Office" insert? I SPIT MY COFFEE OUT😅😅😅😅😅
@luciferofazaroth3 жыл бұрын
I would so buy that place in a heartbeat
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I picked up the whole half-acre with 2000 sqft house, 5400 sq ft shop, and the bomb shelter for $79K! It was abandoned and took another $50K and countless hours to make it presentable. But still helluva deal! Consider Subbing Cody, we're going to be fixing that shelter up this fall!
@lifeongps2 жыл бұрын
Wow should have made a plan, it was like you were breaking into the Pyramids,,,,Fun Vid! I hope you plan on finishing that bunker if you do not flood. Awesome additional Living space or a real Man Cave!
@chrisward45763 жыл бұрын
When I was growing up in Fresno, my girlfriend had a bomb shelter in her folk's backyard, they had it built in the early fifties when everybody was afraid the Russians were going to Nuke us, it went down 25 feet into an egg-shaped Dome, pretty sweet
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have fond memories of that shelter! It was a scary time from what I gather, really I don't know if anything changed or we all got bored being afraid!
@chrisward45763 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic same story different decade, different players
@johnwaddell41073 жыл бұрын
I say 50’s or 60’s.
@cybershadow812 жыл бұрын
Ed Hamblen ran for Maricopa County supervisor in the 1962 election. This shelter was most probably built under the impression of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
@ronaldwalton66903 жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder how many properties from the 1940's and 50's have those.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many are buried in the backyard of those houses!
@ronaldwalton66903 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic And not even know they're there.
@SaidiLouise Жыл бұрын
That hideous gold leather davenport is fabulous!
@edwardfindley84833 жыл бұрын
Greatest, freakin man cave ever!!!!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Edward, hopefully we can do it justice this fall!
@Amory-wd3ws2 жыл бұрын
You just lucked out with finding so much mid century modern furniture there. All of it can probably be restored.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
We'll find out soon!
@kieranwhittemore10102 жыл бұрын
Really interesting how you'd build a CONCRETE bunker with a WOODEN staircase, seem really odd that the stairs aren't concrete like the rest.
@kalebponds58482 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@tCCZebra702 жыл бұрын
The stairs are not built-in so you can take them down with you and others are less likely to try to get in. Not just for nuclear fall-out, but for protection from human raiders after a nuclear attack. Watch "The Day After" about nuclear strike on the US. Really old cheesy TV movie, but kind of gives a good sense of how people become just as dangerous as radiation.
@curtisbotzet75792 жыл бұрын
Looks more like the basement of an old furniture store that was capped off when the building was torn down...
@sharticiabryant24532 жыл бұрын
Facts
@mikeelek97132 жыл бұрын
That place just became storage, but it definitely has potential with solid construction. You might be able to get a reinforced door from Atlas Survival. I might even pay to have them inspect the place and make some recommendations. Looks like a cool place that needs a ventilation system, a bathroom, electrical and some work. Again, seems to have a lot of potential.
@nickp53563 жыл бұрын
8:30 you're welcome. I bet he was more excited about that than the bunker..😆 ik I would be.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
You're right, that's a decent view of the ladder!
@Bedroom_Musician2 жыл бұрын
I wish we got one . I wanna renovate and make it into a Music Jam room for our Rock band. This is be really great for a Sound Proof studio too
@russellkinsey30963 жыл бұрын
The shelter will look great empty and painted with good lighting
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
That's the plan, the door, then stairs, then clean out... this fall!
@keithvernonlewis94032 жыл бұрын
Nice shelter for the end of the WORLD, There's not any reason to NOT REBUILD AND REFUBURSH the shelter for God Knows what. If worse comes to worse one might be thankful for your hard work to reactivate your family shelter......I love it. I am in mid 60s and have delt with fall-out shelters and making emergency foods aa a kid and into my early 40s....and now in my mid 60s myself and wife are once again prepping and now giving information to friends and family who have become unsettled over the last fiveteen years or so. Let's just hope things are going to be better than worse, so to speak. Enjoyed your work with the shelter
@dwderp2 жыл бұрын
I found this in a Phoenix newspaper called the Arizona Sun from Thursday, May 24, 1962: "Ed Hamblen has announced his candidacy for Maricopa county supervisor in district one subject to the democratic primary September 11, 1962. Hamblen, a long time resident of the District he seeks to represent, is married and the father of three children. He and his family live at 61 E. Valencia Dr.. Hamblen 45 years of age is a real estate and investment broker, also is president of the Great Northern enterprise corporation. Ed has also been extremely active in Civic affairs. Hamblen pledges that if elected he will devote all his energies to the job of supervisor, a position which he feels is a full-time occupation. He also stated that he feels one or two terms in this office should be long enough to integrate reforms and make living in any area of district one better for the taxpayers and their children. Hamblen stated he has no idea of taking a do-nothing, hands-tied attitude. Hamblin also stated that he would have no objection to serving as chairman of the board, of which this district has not had for 10 or more years. Hamblin feels the taxpayer should know where and how their tax dollars are spent."
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Derp, that's awesome! I love history and old structures. They tell a story. Wish taxpayers knew where the money went now! Thanks for looking that up. Stay tuned we've started renovations and will be posting videos soon.
@MelanieCravens2 жыл бұрын
I'd print that out and frame it and hang it next to the sign...to preserve the history.
@spankymagee Жыл бұрын
If you live somewhere it gets real cold in winter, put out about 2-3 hundred buckets of water and when it freezes, throw them down in there and insulate with hay and you have a year round fridge.
@JiubeiKibagami3 жыл бұрын
In case of actual Nuclear attack you can forget getting inside in time.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
It needs work, we are starting on the door this fall
@craftpaint16442 жыл бұрын
Being next to the house, you move to it when political diplomacy is edgy like it is right now so you're already there when at "home." A surprise attack however is a 50/50 proposition, maybe you're warned and maybe not.
@Roberts_Green_Trees8 ай бұрын
Cool set up, really like how they hid the water tank in the roof above the bathroom.
@NothingButSilicone6 ай бұрын
That’s not good. Your water storage should never be inside of the shelter. It should be drawn from a large water tank underground next to the shelter. If I lived at this place, I’d fix it up and that’s one of the first things I’d do. I’d also of course fix the door so that you could close and lock it from the inside, and add an escape hatch. Definitely want two ways in and out in one of these, with preferably one of them hidden.
@uuuultra4 ай бұрын
@@NothingButSiliconeit's gravity fed
@connormacleod70103 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Great video
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@maxboonkittypoison3 жыл бұрын
I would restore it to full on preppers bunker. You could ask for advise with Atlas bunkers. That guy can really help you out. And tell you about the dangers in bunkers. And i'm not talking spiders. People need air with no black mold. How you want to cook? Watch out!! That can be tricky. Ask information with Atlas bunkers. He'll tel you everything you need to know. Just to get you safe.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kitty!, Atlas does have a lot of info on their channel. I'm looking into making it more safe to be down there. I hadn't thought about the cooking angle much, suppose it would have to draft with the exhaust air.
@kirk4673 жыл бұрын
Y’all need to go into the furniture business!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
We'll pull all the furniture out this fall and see the condition of it. It'll be on the channel
@jamesholland54752 жыл бұрын
Clean it out and rehab that space including the electric and the plumbing ! Great space !
@EVILDR2352 жыл бұрын
It needs a second secret way to get out in case someone locks you inside it.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
Chuck, that would be a tough project. Stay tuned to watch us get locked inside!
@WarmongerYT2 жыл бұрын
@@HerbOMatic you always need at least one other way out. Even something could fall on top of your 1 way out. If any real scenario. & Of course would be a pretty terrible slow frightening death being trapped under ground being unable to ever get out. Just saying. But anyway just my unsolicited advice. I am so envious of your set up!
@robertloy88142 жыл бұрын
It does have another entrance/exit.
@Brandon-eq7hk2 жыл бұрын
It's in that area behind the bathroom that they never looked at.
@stevenbeall96372 жыл бұрын
I would have dropped a couple raid foggers down there about an hour before opening it up, then brought in a couple shop lights to really get a good look. Fix the electric, make sure the ventilation is working, and you can rent this out as an apartment. Add some furring strips, drywall, renovate the bath,, and make the top door slide easy, and it could be a funky little pad for any eclectic younger person.
@johnwaddell41073 жыл бұрын
There has to be a plan for this. Took permits to build, engineering drawings, plumbing electrical. Check old city county records!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't thought of that! I will check on it tomorrow!
@jeffstone79123 жыл бұрын
A lot of people built bar shelters without permits in order to keep the fact that you had one a secret from your neighbors. If there is a disaster you don’t want everyone coming by to get your food A medical supplies.
@violetviolent79803 жыл бұрын
@@jeffstone7912 Respect.
@johnwaddell41073 жыл бұрын
@@jeffstone7912 I wouldn’t want a structure for this purpose not built to specifications to be a fallout/disaster shelter even if it did expose that I had one. It appears from the way this one was built it had plans even if it didn’t have permits.
@coryszeman85722 жыл бұрын
I know of several I've helped out on in the last 20yrs that never had any type of permits, drawings or records. Cash jobs non-disclosure contracts. Loose lips sink ships.
@jeremyrohn73083 жыл бұрын
Make a great rehab. Drop some power down there. Add some ventilation and lights and really clean it up. I bet they removed the steps to drop the furniture down there. Tanks are likely water supply.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeremy! The plan is to fix it up this fall. You're probably right about the steps being removed for the furniture, I hadn't thought of that! Consider subbing so you don't miss the repairs, it would help us out a ton too!
@flagumby00013 жыл бұрын
I'd turn back into a bunker/bar, just in case You need it 👍
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
That's the plan, get drunk while the world ends!
@Srekwah2 жыл бұрын
I reckon someone was growing down there in the 80s. There was what looked like an old ducted grow light chassis still hanging up on the ceiling also the electrical work and the reflective ceiling.
@robertproffitt14853 жыл бұрын
Wetl thats Ford Tough? The F250 would sling shot that cover across the yard.!
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Lol, bought my old truck cheap, has held up great.
@ljaysperspective17752 жыл бұрын
This is definitely a great place. If this bunker was on my property I would definitely make the investment it's a significant space. You would pay several thousands for a 10 x10 bunker this area is much deeper and wider. Awesome Bunker/man cave 💯
@dmcd73333 жыл бұрын
Clean that place up and re-do the electrical and now you have a pew-pew room.... But the topside door and lower door has to go.
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
I've thought of making it into a small range, maybe a bar and a range! I'm going to do a project on the stairs and door when the weather cools off.
@mjc49422 жыл бұрын
That could be a fun bon fire. Start over. Spray for termites. Have a nice storm shelter. It wouldn't have to be rebuilt original. Make easy access and a few supplies
@victoryismyne4794 Жыл бұрын
If insects can get it, so can Nuclear radiation…
@NewAgeDIY2 жыл бұрын
Your regular fixer upper! A few hundred dollars and you could have a nice little man cave! Of course you would need to be very handy with renovating old buildings and basements.
@1951GFCOFFICIAL3 жыл бұрын
Perfect trap, Just send the victim down, Take tha ladder and close the door and then shovel some dirt on top
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Christian come check out my shelter, just climb down the ladder....
@user-dd3nc6gp3y2 ай бұрын
That is kind of cool to have a underground path just in case I have a tornadoes there to get on that situation
@stevenmerlock99713 жыл бұрын
Bug bomb the unit. Sell the furniture. Use the proceeds to recondition the facility. You will be glad once the asteroid is announced😉
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Bug bombing is a good idea, we plan on starting the fix-up this fall when it cools off.
@jeffreyvasby32302 жыл бұрын
Hey kids make sure you research each piece of furniture. I found an old wing back chair being thrown out in the 80's. I gave it to my sister and the man that restored it for her found out that it's value was $5,500 in 1989.
@jeffmartin44483 жыл бұрын
Any chance of a video of her just going up and down the ladder ? I could watch that all day !
@HerbOMatic3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, Oddly, She lured me in by always entering the room on a ladder. We're doing the fix up this fall, Subscribe, it would help us a ton!
@shplayshiggty75372 жыл бұрын
Man should kept alot of that furniture for the bar and done a multi Era theme. The spiral chairs were for a sitting area usually in a hallway or corridor with a table in between.
@HerbOMatic2 жыл бұрын
I still have that stuff! Check out the newer videos, I'm working on it!
@RiseOfThePhoenix302 жыл бұрын
My grandfather was an architect and built one in his backyard during the Cuban missile crisis. A year or so after he just covered it up and planted grass over the door to make his family feel like it wasnt a threat anymore. I should tell the people who own the house now to look for it.