<VV> Update from 2003: Harbor Freight garage (no direct Corvaircontent)

[BBRT]

Bill,
Sounds like it really worked out well. Interesting that the cover/tarp 
didn't tear.

Chuck S
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Elliott" <corvair at fnader.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:42 PM
Subject: <VV> Update from 2003: Harbor Freight garage (no direct 
Corvaircontent)


> If you recall back in 2003 (possibly 2004) I was in need of some extra 
> storage space so ordered two of those (then $150 including shipping) 
> Harbor Freight garages and assembled them end to end, making one long 
> garage.
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42211
>
> The only other alteration I did was to use some nylon rope to pull the 
> frames together (It appeared to me that if the cover got loose, the frame 
> could move enough to come apart.)
>
> There was a lot of discussion on how long said garage would last, with the 
> best guess being less than two seasons.
>
> I've left it up year round. Each spring I've needed to tighten the cover 
> again (it's pulled loose at the ends and middle a few times in heavy wind 
> or snow) and two years ago I had to replace all the bungee cords that 
> attach the cover to the frame. Otherwise, it's been in great shape and 
> protecting everything inside (though it was getting a bit tatty and I was 
> considering replacing just the covers... $70 ea now...  next winter).
>
> Well the 45"+ of wet, heavy snow finally accomplished what 6 seasons of 
> use didn't... last weekend it collapsed. The fabric didn't tear, but the 
> weight collapsed the top bows and the sides basically folded in. (So stuff 
> inside... no Corvair stuff except for some wheels/tires... is still being 
> protected by the cover, but the "rafters" are laying on them).
>
> I'd call that a pretty good run for $300 and an afternoon's work.
>
> Bill
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