I am trying to determine if those seasonal storage shelters are worth the purchase ($500). I will need to store a vintage truck over winter and they are on sale at CTC starting tomorrow. Any thoughts ? Are they good or bad ? Do they promote or inhibit rust over winter ?
I bought one from Harbor Freight, just under $200, modified it slightly by adding boards across the bottom so the weight of the car kept it in place. It was indestructible for about 5 years and probably would have lasted longer if I put some kind of UV coating on it. Still have the frame. The only beef I had was that it made a lot of noise on windy days. I was very pleased over all! If the Border ever opens again I will probably buy another, put it farther from the house.
Speaking of trucks, yesterday I drove from Edmonton to Prince George, BC, about 800 kms. I have borrowed my daughter's F150, hooked up a Uhaul trailer and am bringing this truck back. The truck was owned by a friend Keith who lives on Haida Gwaii. He drove the truck to Prince George where we met up. Jim (cuddles) has bought the truck from Keith and the elephant in the room was how to get it back to Ontario. Logistics dictated that since I was in Edmonton, flew there two weeks ago, that it would be a simple extension to pick the truck up and haul it back to Ontario. My daughter is flying to Edmonton Saturday to share driving chores with me. She drives bigger trucks then this for FedEx, so no worries. Last night Keith and I got together with a bunch of local hot rodders in the Motel parking lot and then went to visit one shop that had an amazing personal collection. I am just getting ready to head back to Edmonton and then Sunday on to Ontario.
Warren
1942 Ford 3/4 ton, all original, flathead V8, one repaint, 52000 miles and you can eat off the underside.
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Hey Warren, any problems crossing the provincial borders?My friend lives in Manitoba and was thinking of coming to Ontario in a couple of weeks,and was told he might not be able to cross into Ontario, speaking of snow, it is snowing right now in Quinte West, have a safe trip!
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Exactly Dave. I thought I might have trouble getting into BC, but all they had was signs at the border warning people to stay safe. I don't leave Alberta until Sunday and it is my intention to fill up in SASK. and drive straight through to northern ON. Even if I am stopped coming into ON., I live here so there should be no problem or at least I hope. And yes, I am an essential service.
Warren
My neighbour down the road has a big empty barn and I am making inquiries if I can store it there over winters. I understand storage facilities in town are full and nobody can find an empty one. I think a barn close by might be best (until I can convince my wife to park her Fit outside). Boy that pickup looks nice. Safe journey Warren ! Hey ! Those rims add a real pop! I thought Keith was only changing the rubber. This is so neat. What a great memory. And two garden sheds might work if the barn idea isn't recommended by those here. There are lots of barns close by. And one neighbour has an empty heated garage. Maybe I can approach him. If I pay the heat, I think that's all it would take. I intend to take good care of this one.
Well the barn down the road didn't pan out but like everything else, I plan to do this right so I'll either find a proper storage facility or build one. This gem isn't going to be bothered by winter weather in any way.
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Speaking of trucks, yesterday I drove from Edmonton to Prince George, BC, about 800 kms. I have borrowed my daughter's F150, hooked up a Uhaul trailer and am bringing this truck back. The truck was owned by a friend Keith who lives on Haida Gwaii. He drove the truck to Prince George where we met up. Jim (cuddles) has bought the truck from Keith and the elephant in the room was how to get it back to Ontario. Logistics dictated that since I was in Edmonton, flew there two weeks ago, that it would be a simple extension to pick the truck up and haul it back to Ontario. My daughter is flying to Edmonton Saturday to share driving chores with me. She drives bigger trucks then this for FedEx, so no worries. Last night Keith and I got together with a bunch of local hot rodders in the Motel parking lot and then went to visit one shop that had an amazing personal collection. I am just getting ready to head back to Edmonton and then Sunday on to Ontario.
Warren
142 Ford 3/4 ton, all original, flathead V8, one repaint, 52000 miles and you can eat off the underside.
good luck on the way home warren. i used one of them u-haul trailers to bring my truck up from the east coast and i was impressed on how well it towed.
Have you checked out the local Marinas in the area. Some of them have huge storage barns and its possible they may have a vacancy. Just a thought. Here in Fort Erie i found winter storage for my boat and its very reasonable. Too bad you weren,t closer.
If you have the space I would be looking for a used truck box that will fit your car/truck. Place it right on the ground. I have one I use to store my Harley and it works great. Wind proof snow proof rain proof roll up door and no signs of mice getting in.
I hadn't thought of Marinas. Thank you. As for a used truck box, that's a neat idea and Bill even suggested a shipping container but no, that wouldn't work here. I don't think either would do much to enhance the look of our property. We have a neighbour down the road with a few on his property. I am contemplating building something that appears like a garden shed but can store the truck. Even something that looks like a child's Snow White cottage play house could work if it isn't too big. Hmm ? I'll check out garden shed designs but bigger. Thank you both.
I had a shipping container full of good things. When I opened it in the spring time
everything was soaking wet. Without any ventilation, they sweat inside.
If anyone gets one, cut openings and install louvers.
