[AT] Shipping containers for tractor storage (was Re: Tractor

[charliehill]

Very true Mike, I just didn't bother to go into detail for something that 
was just a suggestion and likely won't happen.  They aren't hard to set up 
and  only supported under the 4 corners they can support about 55,000 lbs. 
Even if hung from above from the corners they can support that much not even 
touching the ground.

I've been researching the things for a couple of years and designing 
buildings constructed from containers.  Lack of funds and relative distance 
from container port locations has kept me from actually building one of my 
designs ....  yet.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 8:05 AM
Subject: [AT] Shipping containers for tractor storage (was Re: Tractor


> Note that, in most parts of the US, you cannot just plop those
> containers on the ground and forget about them - the bottoms will rot
> out very quickly from the moisture coming up from the ground. What we do
> is clear the area, put down some gravel, and then build a "foundation"
> out of landscaping ties to keep the bottom off the ground. It does
> elevate the container 6-8", but all you need is a little ramp to get up
> to that level. (I suppose, in dry climates like Arizona, New Mexico,
> etc., or if you have a paved area you might be able to get away without
> the need to elevate the box.) It also helps to install some vents, as
> the interiors can get very hot in the summer. If you are willing to
> accept a container that has some damage (cuts in the surface or a munged
> corner, etc.) you can save even more money. The cuts are easy enough to
> patch, and the corners can be pretty much ignored.
>
> Mike
>
> charliehill wrote:
>> Richard if you really want to keep it do you have a place big enough
>> somewhere to set a 8 1/2' wide by 20' long shipping container?  You can 
>> buy
>> those things for as little as $1000 to $2500 depending on location and
>> condition of the container.  They are strong and secure.  You can 
>> actually
>> sometimes get the bigger ones 40' to 53' cheaper.
>> It just takes more room to place them.  Once set up and painted they 
>> don't
>> look bad either.
>>
>> Charlie
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