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vtblazer · 10-21-2008, 06:17 AM

Like a lot of others, I've gathered a sizable pile of old truck parts and almost a dozen parts vehicles - trucks/burbs & blazers.

I've always had this "dream" if I ever had the space, to store truck parts according to their location on our trucks, basically start by stocking the bumper and grill parts on one end and finish up with tail-lights a gates on the other.

Not sure if this would be an 'efficient' way to do it or not.

*So I'm asking for your storage ideas and/or pics.

The garage I'm building will have and attic storage space that's 12ft wide x 8ft high x 22ft long, so yeah, I finally have some room for truck parts.

vtblazer · 10-21-2008, 06:20 AM

Couple pics or reference & proof:

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-21-2008, 07:52 AM

Good luck on your storage of parts. Offhand I would suggest that the space is too small!

I stumbled in to a "3 bin" system that does not work well, (parts can be in 1 of 3 places). If I cannot find a part in the three storage locations then I just buy a new one. Like magic I am able to find the part that I needed after buying the part.

I am using two barns, a coup, and two sheds for storage. Currently I am trying to reorganize for the 4th time. The main problem that I run into is what category to put parts into as a typicl vehicle has approximately 12,000 parts.

Good luck!

Jim

**special-K** · 10-21-2008, 09:22 AM

I build shelves and use bins for smaller stuff.I just put things where they fit and if I think I`ll need something sooner I have it more accessible.I have core parts like starters,alts,carbs,compressors,and brackets more to the back along the wall and on narrower shelves.

Brad · 10-21-2008, 12:19 PM

I just store parts on my truck!

**leddzepp** · 10-21-2008, 12:51 PM

Brad, what size tires are you running, and how much/how did you lower your truck? It sits PERFECTLY.

72BlckButy · 10-21-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Brad, what size tires are you running, and how much/how did you lower your truck? It sits PERFECTLY.

leddzepp.... he is running a 4/5 setup. Check out his lime green signature and it has a few things listed about it.

hotrodhomi · 10-21-2008, 03:46 PM

If you have a good tailgate, I'll store if for you

10-21-2008, 06:17 AM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Need Ideas - Parts Storage Like a lot of others, I've gathered a sizable pile of old truck parts and almost a dozen parts vehicles - trucks/burbs & blazers. I've always had this "dream" if I ever had the space, to store truck parts according to their location on our trucks, basically start by stocking the bumper and grill parts on one end and finish up with tail-lights a gates on the other. Not sure if this would be an 'efficient' way to do it or not. *So I'm asking for your storage ideas and/or pics. The garage I'm building will have and attic storage space that's 12ft wide x 8ft high x 22ft long, so yeah, I finally have some room for truck parts.

10-21-2008, 06:20 AM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage Couple pics or reference & proof: Attached Images

10-21-2008, 07:52 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage Good luck on your storage of parts. Offhand I would suggest that the space is too small! I stumbled in to a "3 bin" system that does not work well, (parts can be in 1 of 3 places). If I cannot find a part in the three storage locations then I just buy a new one. Like magic I am able to find the part that I needed after buying the part. I am using two barns, a coup, and two sheds for storage. Currently I am trying to reorganize for the 4th time. The main problem that I run into is what category to put parts into as a typicl vehicle has approximately 12,000 parts. Good luck! Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-21-2008, 09:22 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage I build shelves and use bins for smaller stuff.I just put things where they fit and if I think I`ll need something sooner I have it more accessible.I have core parts like starters,alts,carbs,compressors,and brackets more to the back along the wall and on narrower shelves. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage I just store parts on my truck! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-21-2008, 12:51 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage Brad, what size tires are you running, and how much/how did you lower your truck? It sits PERFECTLY.

10-21-2008, 03:46 PM	#8
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Need Ideas - Parts Storage If you have a good tailgate, I'll store if for you __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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