?s about vehicle storage...

"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf) 01/21/2015 at 16:52 • Filed to: None

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I need your advice Oppo!

I have recently come across this on CL:

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Now that seems like a pretty good deal, even without the hood, doors, and front fenders. Especially considering that my buddy, with whom I've been discussing building a Fox body rally car, has a complete 2.3L drivetrain, suspension, brakes, etc. for it.

My dilemma is finding affordable storage, where I can wrench on the car too. I know a lot of places specify storage only. So I'm looking for your guy's advice on the best place/way to find affordable (I'm talking a max of $100/mo) storage that will also allow me to work on the vehicle there. Is Craigslist the best route? Shady storage lot that doesn't car, or finding someone renting out a private on-unused garage? Is it even feasible for me to find storage like this? I'm in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and would be willing to travel about 30-40min or so in any direction for storage.

Any help is appreciated!

505Turbeaux > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 16:55

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I can check with some of my people out in chi town - they used to have a warehouse where they could go wrench on their race bikes, but plenty of room for cars. and it was dead cheap too.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 16:56

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If you have a piece of property that belongs to somebody you absolutely trust and is somewhere secure, you can get a car tent for a couple hundred bucks. That doesn't really allow much room to work, but it will get it out of the weather.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 505Turbeaux 01/21/2015 at 17:04

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That would be perfect!

Cajun Ginger > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 17:06

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how far noth? Like I live in very southern wi and could ask around if that's close enough for you.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 01/21/2015 at 17:06

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Yeah, unfortunately I just moved here a little over a year ago and don't know anyone with land. :/

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Cajun Ginger 01/21/2015 at 17:07

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I'm in Libertyville, so I'm only 30min (if that) from the border. I would be fine with going north as like Kenosha.

Cajun Ginger > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 17:11

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I'll ask around then. If I find anything I'll let you know. I'd offer my garage but it already has a project car, a project truck plus a motorcycle and I have three other vehicles in my driveway.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Cajun Ginger 01/21/2015 at 17:12

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I wish I had a garage :(

My buddy with all the parts already has two Fox bodies in his garage. lol

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Cajun Ginger 01/21/2015 at 17:15

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And thanks for the effort!

SVTyler > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 17:18

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I'd avoid traditional storage places, I stored my Focus one winter at a storage place for $120 per month for a 20x10 unit (strangely, my 13-foot-long car stuck out the back of a '15'x10 unit which is a completely different story) which seemed to be the ballpark rate for places around the suburbs of Indianapolis, I can't imagine Chicago would be any cheaper. They also said they couldn't let me work on the car for liability reasons (unit was too narrow to really do anything, anyways) so that's another strike. Don't have any suggestions beyond my own personal anecdote but wishing you good luck man.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > SVTyler 01/21/2015 at 17:20

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Yeah, I've noticed those things with most traditional places. Super expensive, and not allowed to work on anything.

Cajun Ginger > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 17:21

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I should probably be looking for me too!

JDIGGS > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/21/2015 at 17:51

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Don't do it!! get a better one for 1,500, save yourself headaches.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > JDIGGS 01/21/2015 at 17:54

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There isn't much of a headache. Apart from the hood, fenders, doors, and steering rack (all of which I'm certain I can get for less than $1,300) my buddy has all the other parts we need to make it work. From there it can be caged and lightly modified to meet the needs of rally duty.

Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 01/22/2015 at 12:23

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Dang, I the place my car is in would probably work for you, but it's an hour north of Milwaukee, so would be a bit of a hike.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Little Black Coupe Turned Silver 01/22/2015 at 12:30

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Yeah, that's a bit of a trek. That'd be 2 hours from my place, and about 2 1/2 from my buddy's place. :/