Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! I did forget to mention
that we're almost certain to be using at least one 8 x 40 conex to haul
shop stuff to Kentucky. We currently own one in Texas but will be
selling it there and buying one locally in Arkansas.
Moose, I like the Unipak boxes but I have a hunch they would cost more
than I'd like to spend. I do have a half dozen or more of the moving
carts from Harbor Freight that will be used during the move. I use them
frequently to move engines around the shop.
Jon, in the neck of woods I live in I don't think I want any of the
local kids helping out. While we haven't had a problem with vandalism
as yet I don't want to tempt fate. I do have a few people I can call on
when the time comes to help me transfer stuff from the shop to the
shipping container(s).
Mark, I've moved my shop (smaller at the time) from Nebraska to Texas
and then from Texas to Arkansas. Each time the shop has gotten bigger
(wow, imagine that!) and fuller! We do have a gutted 31' Airstream
trailer that we will also be using to haul stuff during the move. It
actually holds quite a lot of stuff. The trick is to load the lighter
stuff in the Airstream so you can pack it fuller. I used the Airstream
to move stuff from Texas to Arkansas and packed about like you
suggested, randomly with no order in mind. It made the trip and thats
all I needed at the time.
Pat, I'd be a little leary of building shelves in one due to potential
for lousy driving by the truck driver. I can just see things getting
thrown around as he whips through the mountains in Kentucky! However,
in the Conex we own in Texas I built shelves on one side of the Conex
suspended from the ceiling. That allowed me to park two Triumphs in the
Conex and still have room for more storage. Worked quite well.
Robo, unfortunately most stuff is not on shelves such that it could be
wrapped. Currently the shop is a disaster because we've got a 20'
Airstream Argosy motorhome up on jack stands with all of the suspension
removed and in the process of being replaced.
Wayne, the term pack rat just touches the surface of the desease that my
wife and I seem to share! We do however have plans on downsizing this
time. (yeah right!) Hadn't thought of looking on Craigs List for
moving stuff. Have to give that a shot.
Fred, I'm afraid its going to have to be a "come and get it" sort of
thing! If you want the TR3 parts you're going to have to show up and do
the packing yourself. I can't spare the time!
Again, thanks for all the suggestions. Now if I can just find the
energy.......
Brad
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