[TR] Gimme Shelter

[Rochlin Robert]

Last winter I stored my TR6 in a metal hanger at the local airport and I was amazed at the condensation/corrosion damage on the carbs and engine (not bad, but extensive). The hanger had a concrete floor, but I think that the constant temperature changes from the metal walls and roof caused a great deal of condensation.  I did not have that problem when I’ve stored the car in a wooden building. 
	Bob 
> On Nov 6, 2015, at 1:18 PM, Pete Ryner <pryner at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I would really think twice about storing on anything but concrete/blacktop.  You’re going to get a lot of condensation even in a barn that will rot you interior faster than you can imagine.  Like other have stated, snow will be a real issue in any fabric structure.  I just retrieved a camper from a barn with a dirt floor and found that in just a few months down here in Florida I  now have a LOT of mold inside.  Almost ruined the old airstream.  Alternatively, I left a AH 3000 in a cement floor building for 3 years while in Guam many years ago.  Had it on blocks, drained all fuel etc.  Came back, filled the fuel tank, put a battery in and topped off the tires and drove off.  
> Pete
>  
> From: Alex&Janet Thomson <mailto:aljlthomson at charter.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 12:34 PM
> To: 'David Friedlander' <mailto:forzion7 at gmail.com> ; 'TR3 Triumphs' <mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net> ; 'New England Triumphs' <mailto:net at newenglandtriumphs.org>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Gimme Shelter
>  
> I sold a used windshield to a fellow CTR member who had a “tent” collapse a number of years ago after some good, heavy snow here in Connecticut. I seem to think there was a second collapse several years after that. And we all know that you never get any snow in Maine! Also, be aware that there will be plenty of moisture working its way up from the ground and into the tent. You may want to consider laying down a moisture barrier first. Tek Supply is another outfit that sells a variety of tents and fabric buildings, many of them intended to be used as horse and cow barns. They may have something sufficiently strong.  www.TekSupply.com <http://www.teksupply.com/>  Buyer Beware!
>  
> Alex Thomson
>  
> From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net <mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net>] On Behalf Of David Friedlander
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 11:46 AM
> To: TR3 Triumphs; New England Triumphs
> Subject: [TR] Gimme Shelter
>  
> Hey all ~
> 
> I need to get my TR6 out of the garage so I can have some room to 
> work, this winter, on my '59 TR3A.
> 
> Anyone had success with outdoor a "portable garage" like those made 
> by ShelterLogic or other brands? Any insights would be great to have. 
> I plan to set it up on grass, not on pavement.
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> Dave Friedlander
> Maine
> 
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