Heating part of shop using a tent ?

[ghlkal]

I have a 30x50 uninsulated shop. I want to work on my project car over the winter. After reading this thread ...
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405684&highlight=tent
I'm wondering if I could setup a tent over my car and heat inside of it

Would something like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGTWG4H/?tag=atomicindus08-20
be feasible to use? Would it hold heat for any period of time? Anyone done this and can share their results?

Thanks

 

[gtmedic]

I would recommend heavy construction plastic.

Had a friend that lived in their house while they were building it. First winter they made a 12x12 area around their wood stove. Stayed toasty inside the plastic...outside their bottled water would freeze.


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[finn]

10’ wide would be really cramped to work in unless your project car is a King midget ,or maybe a Crosley.

Buy a couple of dozen 2x4 s and a roll of visqueen. Slap the walls up on 2’ centers, slip the plastic on top, and maybe use some 1”x2” to hold it in place.

Alternatively, I think some or the available storage tents are wider, albeit at a higher cost.

 

[nadogail]

Erecting a tent might be a viable temporary workaround.

I'm sure that others have found tents to be a pretty good "field expedient. Not pretty but effective.

Good luck.

 

[ghlkal]

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions.

Now, to think about which way to go ...

 

[ghlkal]

The tent arrived today, and we got it assembled and in place. Preliminary tests are positive

I won't have time to really work on the car for a few weeks, but I'll report back in after I do.

 

[Robby321]

looks PERFECT!

 

[Robby321]

Great idea! A wedding tent!

 

[ghlkal]

looks PERFECT!

Thanks, I think it's the right amount of space to work inside.

Great idea! A wedding tent!

Yeah, this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGTWG4H/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[nsula_country]

Can use for wedding receptions in the summer too!

CT

 

[ghlkal]

Can use for wedding receptions in the summer too!
CT

I'd only trust this tent outdoors on a sunny, windless day

 

[James-W]

I think it is a very good idea if it is for temporary use. But if you plan on working on vehicles every Winter then I would think a more permanent solution would be in order.

 

[ghlkal]

Yes, temporary. I'll see if I can really discipline myself to get out there and work. If so, I will look for a more permanent solution.

 

[Bighead38]

What does the vette need?

 

[ghlkal]

What does the vette need?

Among other things, I need to change the starter. The LT5 engine is a DOHC, so the starter is in the valley, and a lot of stuff comes off to get to it. So, while I"m in there ...

 

[Bighead38]

Just did gaskets and bearings in this 87. Not fun cars to do engine work.