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Any Problems With Floods?
Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:26
by John Clancy
I've just had Classic Car Weekly telephone as part of their investigation into flooding problems affecting classic cars. So has anyone had any issues or know of any problems?
I've had problems down here with wind - and I don't mean too many sprouts! My TR7 lives in an outdoor Carcoon but that hasn't survived. I'm hoping to have a new top half for that ordered today. Similarly the Mini Cooper lives in a Cover Systems pullover garage and we can't risk leaving that up with 80-90mph gusts whistling through.
By the way, CCW will be running the 'Wedgetastic' press release next week.
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Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:36
by Workshop Help
A Wedgetastic press release? Such blasphemy! What's next, an honorarium for roll up windows, unibody construction, and overhead camshafts? By all rights they should go back to flathead engines, wooden frames, and flyscreen windshields. Modern ways, BAH-HUMBUG!
Mildred Hargis
Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:00
by trekcarbonboy
Sounds like you need one of these concrete canvas shelters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb1pdvvoVoQ
Craig '75 2.0 FHC
Posted: 12 Feb 2014 14:40
by Hasbeen
This is what you want.
It was a greenhouse, covered in a translucent material. I had a new cover made in Hypalon, a very tough UV resistant material. We had deck awnings & boat canopies last 15 years in the tropics.
It survived a thunderstorm with winds of over 100 knots, but I was worried by it, & planted the trees as a wind break. So far so good.
It will take 4 cars at a pinch, but would need a wide door to use as parking for 4 on a regular basis.
Hasbeen
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Posted: 12 Feb 2014 21:23
by Maxwell
Hasbeen - I'd never get away with that where I live!
However, I did manage a 4.5m x 2.4m Olive-Green Canvas garage with a roll-up zip door; it looks like something left over from M.A.S.H
Maxwell
2.0 TR7 FHC \ Current
1.8 Mazda MX5 \ Current
Posted: 13 Feb 2014 05:11
by john 215
Hi,
You need a aero dynamic garage like the examples in the US ' Shape Of Things To Come ' advert [:p]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgF38F_qw0
Cheers John
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Posted: 13 Feb 2014 05:43
by supercass
A wooden fold down garage? I'm sure I've seen a write up on one somewhere but I can't remember and can't find anything on the internet. supercass
Posted: 13 Feb 2014 08:00
by John Clancy
Mine is a Cover Systems pull over garage which has a substantial aluminium frame and withstands the winds down here in Cornwall. The fabric covers do get torn up a bit though so I've taken to making my own now which is much cheaper (about £12 for a new one each year).
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