winter questions
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7th Gear
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winter questions
Hi Guys,
What's the cut-off point before you put your Vette into winter storage? I.e. How low does the temperature have to be before the body will probably start to crack if driven? Finally, during the cold is it ok to have the car shipped to another part of the country or a C3 really shouldn't be driven nor shipped during the cold?
Thanks for your help!
What's the cut-off point before you put your Vette into winter storage? I.e. How low does the temperature have to be before the body will probably start to crack if driven? Finally, during the cold is it ok to have the car shipped to another part of the country or a C3 really shouldn't be driven nor shipped during the cold?
Thanks for your help!
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
I have seen many Corvettes driven in the snow here in New England.
I was unaware that they would crack if exposed to cold or snow. They are, after all, cars. Back in the 70s, I drove my 68 in the winter while my winter car was in the shop. I still have the same 68 and no cracks anywhere. I don't think they are quite as fragile as you think.
Kurt
I was unaware that they would crack if exposed to cold or snow. They are, after all, cars. Back in the 70s, I drove my 68 in the winter while my winter car was in the shop. I still have the same 68 and no cracks anywhere. I don't think they are quite as fragile as you think.
Kurt
Burning Brakes
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From: B'ham Alabama
I have been driving C3's since back in the 70's when they were still new cars. Everyone always drove them year round. I have never heard of them cracking due to cold weather. Now, a rubber bumper will be more prone to crack if it is very cold, say below 20 degrees F. for a long period of time, but that would only happen if it were bumped hard.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
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Put it away for the winter? No Way! If the sun is out & no salt on the roads - I'll take a nice winter ride. Too cold to get the T-tops off but still great to get out on the road.
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7th Gear
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Thanks guys. Someone had told me that the fiberglass gets brittle in the cold and becomes more prone to cracking. I guess that's not the case... People put their vettes in storage to avoid the snow and ice. In that case taking it for a ride on a dry cold (i'm talking New England cold) day is fine, as it shipping it, right?
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