Yeah, it's not a matter of need. BUT the machine shop that's 50 yards away from my woodshop is moving half of their stuff out, 3 inside bays with a rollup on each one and one outside concrete pad is probably coming up for rent. A 12x6 storage room behind included, and a parking lot with room for about 6 cars too. $400 a month, on top of the $1450 I already pay, same landlord. And I rent a storage spot with a maverick and a few other things in it already, so I would just have to cover $300 a month. And I need to work on 3 mavericks, one Cougar, slightly, and a sailboat. Ok, I about have myself talked into it. But what can I do to cover the rent money and make it completely painless?
Well, with all that extra space, you could afford (time and space wise) to pick up a project car now and then. I know I see in the Buy-Sell things cars for extra cheap all the time, that just need a tranny, engine, or some general tune-up work. Pick up one every now and again and turn it around and sell it. If you have a car that needs a tranny it can sit in your extra bay for a couple months while you find a cheap replacement. Just a thought, I did this a couple times in college to help pay the bills. It will cut into your own projects a bit though!
come on....get creative. I have a very similar idea to "Charlie's". Buy and sell off of Ebay,start a speed shop,start a detail shop...
Heck, you can rent space just for car storage. Cant find anything around here for less than $100 a month just for storage.
Done did the deal. Three bays with roll ups, outside pad, parking lot, extra storage, mine starting next month for $400. Now I'm going to have to buy a car trailer and start snagging some of the Mavericks scattered around AZ.
Are you heat proof? metal building is going to get toasty in the summer. No pits, one bay has a beam with a rolling lift hook, goes the length of the bay. So engine pulls will be easy, a guy gave me an engine block and tackle set up not too long ago also.
