Instant Garages
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From: Ontario
Instant Garages
I may need a temporary shelter for my 1979 next summer and was thinking of a "instant" garage. Are these shelters solid, wind and rain proof? What holds them down so the wind does not make them into a kite? Below is just but one of many on the market.
http://www.ravenhollow.net/shopvt/coverit/
http://www.ravenhollow.net/shopvt/coverit/
Burning Brakes
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Re: Instant Garages (Chris Fowler '80)
Paul Have you ever thought about a Sea container. I store some of my cars inside them they are secure, water proof. fire proof vandal proof. Take a look at this web site to see what I'm talking about. I actually own about 8 units http://www.isocontainers.com Don't buy them from these guys as they are very overpriced but they have a good web site :) My 77 has been safely stored since November inside one.
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Re: Instant Garages (paso)
Thanks, Paso. But that is more than I need. I anticipate some home construction next summer and need temp storage in the back yard (I should have been more specific about it being within the home yard) away from dust and dirt. These instant units come out at less than $700US but the aluminum framing gives me pause in case of a windstorm. Do not need those posts scraping across a $5000.00 paint job.....
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Re: Instant Garages (paul79)
Hi Paul, just thought I would send this link along, it is a Canadian place that sells what you are after, they are in Bolton.............
www.domeshelter.com
Hope this helps!
Bruce
www.domeshelter.com
Hope this helps!
Bruce
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Instant Garages (Dalannex)
I think they are great. Completely rodent free. very secure that is what I like the best. Started buying for myself then I started renting some out. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Re: Instant Garages (paul79)
I constructed a simple and cheap winter shealter for my freshly painted project Fiero a couple years ago.
I used 1 1/2" schedule 40 pvc pipe to build a frame and covered it with a silver gray tarp. Worked great :yesnod: :cheers:
I used 1 1/2" schedule 40 pvc pipe to build a frame and covered it with a silver gray tarp. Worked great :yesnod: :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Instant Garages (Dalannex)
I'll dig up some info for your area. If you live in area that does not have alot of outbound container shipments. The better the chance to buy a good one cheap.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Instant Garages (paul79)
Northern Tool sells quite a few temporary/permanent canopies & carports (4 pages of 'em!)....
http://www.northerntool.com/cgi-bin/...6970&PHOTOS=on
Mark
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Re: Instant Garages (Ace77)
Top row center pic in that link is where my C3 is sleeping right now. Its anchored to the ground with big skewers. Mine is aboutseven years old and is in great shape. Much better than a car cover, you can hook up fluorescent overheads to it pretty easily too.
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Re: Instant Garages (paul79)
George,
What are skewers? If set-up on pavement, do you lag bolt them down?
What are skewers? If set-up on pavement, do you lag bolt them down?
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From: Orange Park Florida
Re: Instant Garages (Ed T)
Ed, that is typical NE state thinking.....too many liberals...
but it depends on the situation you are in....some places no one would notice and take exception, others would.....
depending,.....I"d just do it, let the ********* worry later....
but it depends on the situation you are in....some places no one would notice and take exception, others would.....
depending,.....I"d just do it, let the ********* worry later....
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Re: Instant Garages (Ed T)
I don't know if I'd trust that thing in the wind with a 5 grand paint job. Only thing I can think of is to bulid your own with some wooden posts and a tin roof. It would probably take a little longer to build than the temporary garage, but I bet it's alot sturdier. Just my .02
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