Organizing ideas needed.

[fortee9er]

For seven years I rented warehouse space (6,000 sq/ft) to store my cars and parts. But all that changed recently when my landlords expanding business needed the space.I sold as many cars as I could but that left me with 13 cars, 2 motorcycles, and heaps of parts.
I rented 2 indoor storage units 14w x 45l x 14h. I managed to get 4 cars into one unit but the second unit, where all the parts and motorcycles are stored I could only get one car. That is because it is not organized. I was thinking of a platform with enough height to get the motorcycles, plus most of my engines on the ground .On the platform I could store tires, wheels, seats, and small parts.
The problem is I don't know how strong it should be to support the weight (???), what size lumber...etc. If anyone has built something like what I am thinking of please send pictures. Suggestion will be greatly appreciated.

 

[ybnormal]

sounds like it would be cheaper to build your own small warehouse instead of renting

pics of the situation would help

 

[FMB4]

... but that left me with 13 cars, 2 motorcycles, and heaps of parts.

13 cars? 13 cars is more than I can count without relying on my toes. All kidding aside, I'd follow ybnormal's advice above.

 

[Bucko]

What about a few 4 post lifts. It wouldn't be cheap but you could always sell them later to recoop some money, heck with inflation going the way it is you might make money.