Dawa Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 alright guys, i need your help. i have enough extra tools/parts etc for a 2 or 3 car garage, but only a 1 car garage. (also doesnt help i have 4 cars.) in regards to most of my hand tools, i have a huge peg board, the real problem is the bigger items such as: -2 spare transmissions (will be selling) -engine stand -extra L4 -engine hoist -20+ sets of wheels/tires (will be selling most) a quick google search led me to a few pieces of advice such as: -go through all my stuff and try to cut the amount in half by donating,throwing away, selling, etc. i will be doing that, but i need to know what to do with all the parts i cant part with currently looking for a 2+ car garage but until then i need ideas also, ive determinded im not a hoarder, im a collector. as im sure a lot of the old school datsun guys are. also, money is somewhat of an option. i feel like a major organizer would be shelving of some sort. but i need it to be sturdy, and not cost too much, preferably used. i do have a few of the 'industrial' style shelving units, but in my current 1 car garage setup that wont do because there wouldnt be any room for car to park in and open doors ooooohk go oh and pics of your garages are encouraged Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 alright guys, i need your help. also, ive determinded im not a hoarder, im a collector. as im sure a lot of the old school datsun guys are. oh and pics of your garages are encouraged So I have been telling my wife and kids for a very long time? Now my kids are all much too grown up, but now want my cars and parts! Don't give or throw away that your gut tells you it / they will be irreplaceable in 10 years [or more, a flexible horizon if you need justifacation]. You have a GREAT choice to be made, I have already made mine. I can walk through my garage, anyone else needs a guide. 2 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Find a place that sells used grocery store shelving, it is not as wide the 4' industrial shelves but pretty dang strong and highly adaptable. I love mine as for what i think about letting stuff go,, i'm afraid i wouldn't be much help there. 2 Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 ^^Hell yea im going to look into this Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 oh im definitely not letting anything go, nothing tool or car related at least :P Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 14x7" wheels can head this way. I'll watch after them for ya. 1 Quote Link to comment
laotsu Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 sell all that shit and get a Prius. Quote Link to comment
Komeuppance Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I built a 16ft x 8ft tall shelf, 3.5ft deep... bottom area is large enough to store transmissions standing up, and complete engines underneath, I have 4 or 5 of each... plus more than a few short blocks. Made simply from 2x4's and wood screws. On the side in an L shape is a 14ft work bench with drawers, and steel topped table for fab/welding. I found that cool checkered banner on the side of the freeway and used it as a cover on the front of the shelf. -Robert Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 sell all that shit and get a Prius. Are you "serious"? Quote Link to comment
zrex Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have a 10x20 portable garage lined with shelving on both sides of he tent. I bought Costco shelves that are good for the heavier stuff like transmissions and heads. I also have metro shelves for the smaller stuff.. Next project is a 12x16 shed and than install a 2 post car lift where the tent was. Rex Quote Link to comment
Boxcar Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Do you have room for a shipping container ? http://www.containershawaii.com/ Quote Link to comment
freekwonder Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Check out http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ for garage ideas, been surfing it for a while now and still getting ideas. The garages that get posted range from 1 car in the middle of the city garages, to warehoused sized personal shops sitting on 100+ acres. Been looking myself for my new shop. Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 i stopped being a baby and bought another shelving unit. from lowes. marked down from 104 to 79 dollars yay. 72x4eight x 24. in my current garage i wont be able to have that and a car in it, but again im lookin for a 2 car garage. anyways, if there are any ingenious ways out there, and i know you guys have em, share em Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 also, ive determinded im not a hoarder, im a collector. as im sure a lot of the old school datsun guys are I so resemble this 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The best tip I got is, put casters on everything and play tetris a lot to enhance your garage organizational skills. :) Are you "serious"? Don't take the bait. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
laotsu Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Are you "serious"? Don't take the bait. :lol: Fine, buy a Leaf if you don't like Priuses. 2 Quote Link to comment
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