From: Paul A. Thomas (bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com)
Date: Mon Aug 26 2002 - 07:18:36 PDT
Thanks to Jim and all the others who made suggestions. I hadn't thought of
using something like a carport kit and modifying it. Or perhaps building
one from siding. Time to head to Home Despot and Costco, and see what they
offer. If the idea works, hopefully I'll be able to add 'quick release'
latches on the sides to allow removal of a side wall for access when
needed. It will need a full sub frame, but probably doable.
Thanks again.
Paul
At 12:11 AM 8/26/2002 -0700, you wrote:
> I bought a standard Costco carport for something like $160. They are
> 10 feet wide, 20 feet long, and about 10 feet high in the center. OK,
> that's not high
>enough. Next, you go to the hardware store and buy some 2" PVC pipe
>(really, really cheap) and cut the pipe into oh, 3 feet long sections and
>slide them over the
>vertical support poles that came with the carport to extend the supports a
>couple of feet, or whatever you want.. It's a perfect fit. Run some sheet
>metal screws
>through the plastic pipe into the metal supports and you've just raised
>the carport to 12 feet. The sidewalls will not make it all the way to the
>ground, but it's
>not such a bad thing. It allows more air to circulate, anyway. Kinda looks
>like a pair of high-water pants, but I live in a rural area, so it doesn't
>matter.
> These carports are really durable. A friend of mine has had one up
> for probably 10 years, now. The material is resistant to UV. It's not
> like the usual, junky
>blue tarps. This stuff lasts. Mine has survived several snowfalls. I have
>a M75 APC under one that I extended. The M75 is over 9' wide and 9' tall.
> Just my $0.02.
>
>Jim
>
>Dave Cole wrote:
>
> > One more thing. If you are looking for designs on temporary shelters,
> look at what boat builders do to make temporary shelters that last for 1
> or 2 years. They
> > are very creative and have many good designs for not many $.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > >>>>>>>>>>
> >
> > 8/23/2002 12:52:16 PM, "Paul A. Thomas" <bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi List.
> > >
> > > Not to try to distract from the 4 legged vs 2 legged
> piddler-on-tires
> > >issue <g>
> > > Does anyone have thoughts on protecting a deuce from the
> weather with a
> > >covering? I should have the rest of the hill dug out and retaining walls
> > >in place to park the deuce permanently by the time the rains arrive here,
> > >but have nothing to cover it with. I can buy canvas or tarp's to cover it
> > >with, but was wondering how much more a tent like covering would cost:
> > >something which would let me work on the truck when the weather is
> > >poor. The truck is ( I think ) normal size : 24' long, 8' wide, 9-10'
> > >tall. The parking area I'm digging out will allow 2 feet on either
> side of
> > >the truck for maintenance while parked.
> > > Multi year use is primary, but cost will be a factor too.
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> > > Paul
> > > MVPA# 24986
> > > '53 REO M35 Fire Truck Conversion
> > > '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
> > >
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