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- 46HudsonPU September 2010
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Portable Garage for my Terraplane?
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I'm moving and the new place (of all things!) doesn't have a garage yet! Has anyone had experience with those cheepie portable garages that places like Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight and Norther Tool, sell for $200 to $350?
Every fiber of my being says "No! NO!" but I have spoken to people who have gotten one or two years out of these things and that would be more than I need. And, $300 for an admittedly flimsy building in my yard, beats paying $150 a month for a storage unit that's 15 minutes away!
---Jon B -
If you don't like the paint on your Terraplane and would like to repaint it go ahead.
I just got my 64 El Camino back from repainting the passenger side because a windy day cause it to scrap the side of the Elky down to the primer. The wind lifted the concrete hold down blocks. The blocks gouged the paint up and down the side of the car 2 1/2 feet high.
What I thought was protection, wasn't.
Just my $700 worth. Lee
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Hi Jon,
Yup, I have one of these temporary tent/garages. The one I have is the HarborFreight (HF) one, and I've used it for 3+ years. The cover only lasts a couple of years (at best), depending if it is in the direct sun or shade or at least partial shade. The replacement covers are readily available, and easily installed/replaced by one person - so that isn't too much of an issue.
The only real issue I had during the time was last winter's storms, and that was not due to snow, but limbs hitting the structure (bending some of the poles, and poking a few holes). All that snow, and it remained reasonably dry inside.
I've found that these type of temporary structures work best in close proximity to a permanent structure, to help cut any potential winds - although I've not really had any issue with it blowing around or away. The HF one comes with metal hold-down stakes, but I've never really used them - it was sitting on concrete. I used some concrete blocks (6, three on each side) to help hold it in place.
A couple of cautions:
- The area you put the 'garage' should be level, dry, and have good drainage (there is no floor in most of these tents);
- Most collector car insurance requires that the vehicles be stored in a permanent, secure, locked structures - this type of structure does not meet those requirements;
Hope this helps.
P.S. If the place has a concrete slab, you might consider one of these -
http://gaport.com/garages.htm/
If it doesn't, you might want to consider pouring a slab for it, and putting one up... In 5-6 weeks, you could have your own permanent 'garage'... -
Lee O'Dell wrote:
I have to admit, my '39 Hudson is in such a condition that I would not notice any 'scrapes'...If you don't like the paint on your Terraplane and would like to repaint it go ahead.
I just got my 64 El Camino back from repainting the passenger side because a windy day cause it to scrap the side of the Elky down to the primer.
What I thought was protection, wasn't.
Just my $700 worth. Lee -
46HudsonPU wrote:I have to admit, my '39 Hudson is in such a condition that I would not notice any 'scrapes'...
Rick
I'm glad you have had good luck with them. But, if it was the concrete blocks doing the damage I think you would notice the scrapes.
It is not normal for the winds to be that strong here but it only takes one time. It was protected on three sides (garage, block wall, 6 foot solid gate)and half the so called protection and concrete blocks were hanging over the six foot gate.
Unfortunately for me it cost me money set aside for the Hudson PU. The PU was next to the Elky, no damage to it. It had to be the painted one got damaged.
It is something I would not use again even thought the chance of it happening again are slim. It could still happen.
Lee -
I was considering doing the same thing as there's 2 cars in my 2 car garage and one might become the odd one out even with 5 layers of wax on it. When they were new cars they were left out right? I've been there done that with putting on car covers or tarp and tying them on. I even put on a car cover and the tarp on top of that. It's unfair what wind will do when you're just trying to protect it but mother nature gives less than a crap about your plans. If you storage term is short enough you might still think about it. An overhang might be a good compromise depending on the layout of the property.
Ideally we'd all have a airless vacum tube sealed and maintained at a constant temperature and humidity but such is life. -
You might consider renting/buying a short shipping container. Still 'temporary', but much more substantial. I've toyed with the idea of one for my sideyard, but never gotten a price.Six in a row makes it GO!
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I use a 20ft shipping container for all my spares for last 5 years. Because it's close to airtight, a lot of rust promoting condensation happens. It would be a 2nd or 3rd choice if I had that many!!:mad::mad: I'm told an additional roof to keep the sun off the built-in top is an answer but it's not possible for me nor is ventilating the container.
Cost to buy is variable but here bargins can be had for a little scouting round.Dave Y
New Zealand -
If you step lively, you can get it up before hurricane Igor comes ashore!
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FYI
I notice a few neighbors have these Shelters in our snow belt holding well where lately we have had record snowfalls. I just bought one at Harbor Freight on Sale (despite my better sense) But I absolutely need another holding bay to park a Hudson St Rod in progress until I get my Drag Hudson finished.
I noticed couple neighbors covers didnt hold up forever in the wind so one installed a metal roof over the cover. Both are holding well when out of the wind so I plan to place treated 1'x12' boards over the rafter pipes below the cover to ensure snow load wont sag cover.
The materials are easy to install and have plenty of sturdy quality fastners and a good buy when on Sale. They mention in directions not meant to be permenmant though.... -
I just bought one of the steel carports for my "temporary" garage. I looked at the others, but figured they were too flimsy. The steel ones can be bought for less than 1K (installed), and are still worth 1/2 that when you are ready to sell them to build a real one.
I bought a used 12x12x26 with one full side and one open side for $600. I had to tear down and setup, but it was pretty easy. I plan to close in the ends and wall before snow flies... It beats the heck out of the tarp I was using
I rented a bobcat and had a buch of fill dirt brought in to level out a spot, that was actually really fun.
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NICE!
Just make sure that sucker is tied down Real Good though. With that large side, it will act just like a sail in a wind storm.
Peace,
Chazwww.themodernartist.com -
Two of my neighbors have the small metal buildings which have been caught in the winds coming through our area. Both were blown over 2 years apart and both went the same direction, one further, both had mowers and yard tools in them, nobody hurt just warped buildings. My Dad had a 3" slab poured to mount his on, then added a 10" board around the top to raise the roof, took me 3-4 hours to remove all the screws and anchors to disassemble the 8X10 bld. Use lots of screws and anchors. It pays, Bob
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My building is 26' long , with mounting holes every 3' or so. I am working on staking each of those spots with 4' lengths of 1/2 rebar. Also, the open wall will be closed up soon so it should not catch the wind do directly. I also have material to close the rear, but I would do that until I have a door planned.
Maybe I can have a pad poured next year, but it's definately out this year. It was the most bang for my buck at this time
