winter storage
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Heel & Toe
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From: Cranston RI
winter storage
I put my 82 vette in a garage for the winter and live in a very wooded area. Have small kids so they are in and out of the garage so door is left open a lot. What is a good way to store it so mice do not get in. Not able to store off the ground. What is the most common way they would get into the car. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Vin
Thanks,
Vin
Melting Slicks
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From: Strongsville, OH
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Go to the red user bar at the top of the page and enter "mice mouse" in the search. You'll have 250 threads to read about similar problems and solutions. Something many of us fight each year around this time
Melting Slicks
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From: Strongsville, OH
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Here's what I did. Build it, set it out and forget it. Empty it in the Spring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSZBFQJqcvY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSZBFQJqcvY
Le Mans Master
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From: Ocala FL
Drive it. Keep a car going frequently and you have less chance of mice. Also, if you have kids running in a lot, it might keep the place a little less mice friendly, especially if they take their pet dog or cat in with them.
OR
You can do my preferred method. I offer winter storage in warm florida climate and exercise plans for poor Corvettes normally stuck in the terrible areas of winter. No Corvette likes to sit, and it is bad for the brakes and other parts, so I have a plan to drive them once a week to keep all fluids running.
Part of the plan means that they are fully available for you to fly in and drive to the Winter Regional in Kissimmee with your Corvette, rather than using a rental car.
It is such a deal I offer.
OR
You can do my preferred method. I offer winter storage in warm florida climate and exercise plans for poor Corvettes normally stuck in the terrible areas of winter. No Corvette likes to sit, and it is bad for the brakes and other parts, so I have a plan to drive them once a week to keep all fluids running.
Part of the plan means that they are fully available for you to fly in and drive to the Winter Regional in Kissimmee with your Corvette, rather than using a rental car.
It is such a deal I offer.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: SW Suburbs of Chicago Illinois
You may want to purchase a car capsule. Keeps the rodents out and would protect somewhat from the kids. Here is a recent tread on them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...arcapsule.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...arcapsule.html
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Le Mans Master
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You may want to purchase a car capsule. Keeps the rodents out and would protect somewhat from the kids. Here is a recent tread on them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...arcapsule.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...arcapsule.html
I have an 18ft unit,that I use mainly for dust control. I store my C2 in a body shop.
Using a capsule you will only need a mouse trap at the vent opening.
For temps over 40 degrees I use a Frigidaire de-humidifier. That keeps humidity @ 40-70% below humidity outside the capsule. On days of 70%+ humidity, humidifier pumps out 3-5 gallons of water every 24 hours. My gauge in the capsule will read about 35% humidity.
The capsules blower system keeps air flowing, but does not reduce the humidity.
I also built a pvc frame to hold the capsule up when deflated. I just drive in, zip up and turn on the power.
All of the above set me back about $750.
Last edited by MiguelsC2; Jan 5, 2011 at 05:10 PM.
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