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Started by torredcuda, October 17, 2019, 07:30:23 AM

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torredcuda

So I am totally out of room even with a 2 car garage under, a 2 car detached garage (workshop) and a small shed, with all 4 bays having project vehicles in them and lot`s of parts for them along with lawnmower, snowblower etc. I am literally tripping over stuff. Any ideas for storing all my parts or even a vehicle that won`t cost a lot? Storage sheds are expensive, adding on to the garage is out so need something that goes up quick, fairly cheap and can withstand New England winter without being blown over or collapsing. I have room on my property but would prefer something that`s not an eye sore like a container.
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Burdar


torredcuda

Quote from: Burdar on October 17, 2019, 07:35:31 AM
Enclosed car trailer?

I have an open trailer and would love to upgrade to an enclosed but probably not cheap, what`s a basic enclosed run $$?
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Cuda Cody

 :iagree:  Enclosed trailer can be a great storage area.  And if you are ever done with it, it's an easy sale to move it down the road.

cuda hunter

I just purchased a 28' enclosed trailer for 3K.  It has a rip in part of the roof but it's an easy repair. 
Just plate it and it can move around with your stuff. 
I have the same problem.  Tripping over stuff.  Had to put the 71 barracuda out of the garage for a better project that I've began the process on.  Enclosed trailer was the quickest easiest solution.  And it's movable. 

If you look around you can find the trailers in the 5-6K range.  There will be a few for less but I purchased a 2003.  So pretty old really. I thought 3K was a great deal since I didn't have to drive anywhere to get it. 
"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee

HEMICUDA

Have you looked at retired ocean container?  There's companies that do nothing but buy these containers and sell them, I have x2 40 footers in the back of my shop I use for storage.  I think I paid $3,200 delivered.  I have a tone of room in the back of my shop so it wasn't a big deal to get the tilt bed truck to drop them where I wanted them.  Those things are constructed extremely heavy duty and they are as dry as a bone.  They are a great secured place to store mountains of NOS parts. ;)

Standard shipping containers come in 20ft and 40ft, there is thousands on the market.

YellowThumper

Old retired bus or motorhome.
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torredcuda

$4-5 for an enclosed car trailer isn`t in the budget right now, container is a cheap option but kind of an eyesore where I would have to put it, same with a bus or motorhome. My Yard is already looking a little redneck with a couple parts cars so trying to keep it somewhat decent looking.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
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HEMICUDA

Quote from: torredcuda on October 17, 2019, 09:03:12 AM
$4-5 for an enclosed car trailer isn`t in the budget right now, container is a cheap option but kind of an eyesore where I would have to put it, same with a bus or motorhome. My Yard is already looking a little redneck with a couple parts cars so trying to keep it somewhat decent looking.

Put some vinyl siding on it.  It's amazing what people are doing with retired shipping containers.

https://www.google.com/search?q=storage+container+house&rlz=1T4AWVB_enUS829US829&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=iW3JVdWCKOS8XM%253A%252CrfrOia0P5FYrKM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kT05l40nQgfSBcPnln_JEHT7gpe9g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwil6KTa2aPlAhVIL6wKHd49D18Q9QEwA3oECAIQMw#imgrc=iW3JVdWCKOS8XM:&spf=1571329361653

torredcuda

Even a coat of paint to match the house and garage would make it look OK I think
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
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bluemp301

What about renting a storage unit?


YellowThumper

Quote from: HEMICUDA on October 17, 2019, 09:25:30 AM
Quote from: torredcuda on October 17, 2019, 09:03:12 AM
$4-5 for an enclosed car trailer isn`t in the budget right now, container is a cheap option but kind of an eyesore where I would have to put it, same with a bus or motorhome. My Yard is already looking a little redneck with a couple parts cars so trying to keep it somewhat decent looking.

Put some vinyl siding on it.  It's amazing what people are doing with retired shipping containers.

https://www.google.com/search?q=storage+container+house&rlz=1T4AWVB_enUS829US829&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=iW3JVdWCKOS8XM%253A%252CrfrOia0P5FYrKM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kT05l40nQgfSBcPnln_JEHT7gpe9g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwil6KTa2aPlAhVIL6wKHd49D18Q9QEwA3oECAIQMw#imgrc=iW3JVdWCKOS8XM:&spf=1571329361653

I agree this would probably be best low cost option. Especially for security.  Low cost siding and a false pitched roof for aesthetics and you are golden. Also random fencing can work wonders to move the vision point. Fencing can just be a simple panel or two or more that can also be free standing.
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

dodj

Quote from: torredcuda on October 17, 2019, 07:30:23 AM
with all 4 bays having project vehicles in them
You've been holding out. Other than the 'cuda...assuming you are calling it a project....what are the other three projects?
Inquiring minds want to know...

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MRM82

Just spitballing ideas but google gov planet.com. It's a govt liquidation site and recently I've been seeing a lot of heavy duty large tents for forward operating locations that would be big enough to house a car. I feel like one of these would hold up in winter and be temporary, I saw the last one go for a couple hundred. Granted I'm assuming you live close to a large base or govt facility that would be a pickup point.

cuda hunter

"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee