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[Rosco663]

The call went out from the Morris Register of South Australia (MRSA), and the members responded!!! And I was lucky to be involved as the timing was during my rostered time off from work.

After months of planning, the replacement spares shed is up and operating . The old shed had become so overcrowded with spares, finding anything was a task - not enough room to swing a mouse (let alone the proverbial cat). The size was agreed on by the members, different suppliers were then contacted for quotes. After the successful supplier was decided on the detailed application was submitted to Council for approval. Once approval was granted the shed kit was purchased and delivered to site.

Now, don't get me wrong, Adelaide isn't the crime capital of Australia but it does happen and the clubrooms have been vandalised in the past so we had an action plan which worked quite well Even though it did involve an amount of double handling.

Day 1
The old shed was emptied of its contents including racking, lighting and electicals. The contents were then transfered into Nuffield Hall (as the MRSA clubrooms are named) after the carpets had been covered by generously donated slabs of thick cardboard. Timing was crucial as the new shed activities had to fit in between Monthly Meetings.

The shear quantity of spares seemed to grow with every trip to and from the old shed. At least a dozen complete engines at least half again of gearboxes then springs, wheels tyres, steering columns etc etc etc. These parts were stacked as neatly as we were able into the hall while still leaving enough room for the shed kit to be safely locked up inside overnight.



The old shed which had been purchased by one of the members was summarily dismantled and placed on his tandem axle car trailer.

The site was now cleared, apart from the concrete slab floor, which stayed down until later, it was time to markout the site for the new shed. It was fortunate that one of our members had a petrol powered auger so the the holes took no time at all to drill . The complete shed kit was then moved into Nuffield Hall for the night.

Day 2
After a fresh start the shed components were moved out of the hall then first side was prefabricated in-situ



With eager volunteers ready and willing to stand it up into position



Temporary braces were added, to relieve the panel holder-up-er-ers, while the next long side was prefabricated. In due course this was also stood up and braced until the the roof trusses were installed.



The end frame was attached and purlins for the roof sheets were added.



You can easily see how much larger the new shed is by looking at the concrete floor slabs. We also had cause to adopt the 'When all else fails read the directions' mantra, but the instructions were very easy to follow and the kit itself was well packaged.



A small team of members prefabricated the door panels at the same time others commenced attaching the roof sheets. At the end of day 2 the structure was to lock up stage however the roof was only partially sheeted

All unused shed components were then stored overnight in the hall.

Day 3
The shed components were then moved out of the hall for the final time.

Works continued until all sheets were fixed to the framework and simultaneously the lights and electricals were recommisoned. And an early knockoff was called at the end of day 3 - much relief to many involved.

A delay in procedings was called until after the Commitee had approved the purchase of the required amount of concrete for the floor. Subsequently the concrete was poured and finished allowed to cure then the much reduced inventory of spares was then put back into the shed. The remaining concrete pavers were offered to the highest bidder

View of Nuffield Hall



And a close up of the new shed



A fantastic result was realised by the efforts of the small army of members who volunteered for this daunting task. Not to mention the lunches and refreshments provided by some members better halves. And not a single drop of oil got on the carpet

I wonder if I should stand at the next meeting and raise the subject of painting the old chain mesh fence...........

Cheers
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Rosco

[JohnDale]

Brilliant job Rosco, & well worth the effort. Round of applause for all concerned. I take it it's going to be christened in the usual Oz manner, with a few tinnies? Some grass as shown in the Nuffield Hall pic would be good instead of the moss I have round my house! Thanks for posting,cheers,JD.
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[Rick]

Top shedding!

RJ
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[gresham flyer]

A good job carried out there..especially when the sun is shining.



Trouble is I find they are never big enough.

I recently built a new store room but soon filled it.

Or am I just a hoarder.?

G.F
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Austin Devon.
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Jaguars.
Rootes Cars.
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Etc.



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Cheltenham Sable
Shorts Built Vintage Caravan 1936.

[Rick]

[D4B]

Now that's a shed. Excellent ~ Top marks down under