Winter Storage Check List
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Winter Storage Check List
Trying to compile a list of everything that our babies need for winter
1) gas line antifreeze
2) change oil and filter
3) change antifreeze if not stong enough
4) wax job
5) good car cover
6) rags to put in tailpipes
7) unhook the battery
Thats all i can think of. :rolleyes:
1) gas line antifreeze
2) change oil and filter
3) change antifreeze if not stong enough
4) wax job
5) good car cover
6) rags to put in tailpipes
7) unhook the battery
Thats all i can think of. :rolleyes:
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From: London Ontario
Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
8-full tank of gas
9-add fuel stabilizer
10-mothballs in car and engine compartment ( keeps mice from turning your vette into thier condo they also like to eat the insulation on your wireing
11- good time to put some conditioner on your door and t top rubber seals
12- You could also place those bags that eckler's sells to prevent moisture in the interior of the car
:cheers:
[Modified by 73Stingraycoupe, 5:21 PM 10/4/2002]
9-add fuel stabilizer
10-mothballs in car and engine compartment ( keeps mice from turning your vette into thier condo they also like to eat the insulation on your wireing
11- good time to put some conditioner on your door and t top rubber seals
12- You could also place those bags that eckler's sells to prevent moisture in the interior of the car
:cheers:
[Modified by 73Stingraycoupe, 5:21 PM 10/4/2002]
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Stephen DeFazio)
Give your baby a sincere "thank you" for the fun summer you had, and a big warm hug to help it get thru all the cold nights ahead.... ;)
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
:seeya:
This topic is going to come up quite frequently in the next couple of months, so I had this one made a sticky thread. We can 'compare and contrast' storage methods easier thsi way.
For me, storage is pretty simple. Pull into the garage, turn off the car, walk into the house. I'll throw the cover on sometime later.
Typically my car gets stored in mid-late December and is out as soon as possible. Last year we had a warm week in February, so it was out and about for a mid-winter break. I do my annual oil change before driving it though.
My garage a semi-heated. My exterior garage walls are R32, which is more than double that of the wall between the garage and house, so the garage stays relatively warm (50s).
:cheers:
This topic is going to come up quite frequently in the next couple of months, so I had this one made a sticky thread. We can 'compare and contrast' storage methods easier thsi way.
For me, storage is pretty simple. Pull into the garage, turn off the car, walk into the house. I'll throw the cover on sometime later.
Typically my car gets stored in mid-late December and is out as soon as possible. Last year we had a warm week in February, so it was out and about for a mid-winter break. I do my annual oil change before driving it though.
My garage a semi-heated. My exterior garage walls are R32, which is more than double that of the wall between the garage and house, so the garage stays relatively warm (50s).
:cheers:
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Cali,77,L-82)
WINTER STORAGE CHECKLIST
Winter? What's that?
Still 80-85 degrees today. Cruising down the beach tops off shorts no shirt.
Winter? What's that?
Still 80-85 degrees today. Cruising down the beach tops off shorts no shirt.
:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes:
:D
Maybe we should deduct % points for taunting the rest of us. :p:
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
I cut up a bar of Irish Spring Soap instead of the moth ***** and that works just as well to keep the rodents at bay.
Also, leave the windows open about an inch that will aid air circulation and prevent moisture build up in the interior.
Also, leave the windows open about an inch that will aid air circulation and prevent moisture build up in the interior.
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
I read here to inflate your tires to max pressure spec to reduce flatspots. Simpler than jackstands, and a good idea if your Corvette sees the occasional sunny winter day cruise.
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Cali,77,L-82)
Maybe we should deduct % points for taunting the rest of us. :p:
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
All of the above plus Stabil in the gas and instead of moth ***** try using Bounce fabric sheets. The work great on rats and mice and our cars smell a lot better after the long winter! Give it a try, it works.
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Justin79-L-82)
THANKS A-LOT. You had to remind me of our impending doom!!! (SNOW) :jester
I wouldn't put the car up on stands. Months of un-natural strain on the hanging suspension parts and bushings can't be good.
Depending on how long and how cold it gets by you... a bit of Marvell Mystery Oil in the cylinders can prevent oxidation of the cylinder walls.
Just my .02 :D :D
Eddie
I wouldn't put the car up on stands. Months of un-natural strain on the hanging suspension parts and bushings can't be good.
Depending on how long and how cold it gets by you... a bit of Marvell Mystery Oil in the cylinders can prevent oxidation of the cylinder walls.
Just my .02 :D :D
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Desertdawg)
I'm just happy that I get to cruise the next 4 months with the AC off and the T-Tops off with out feeling like an egg in the frying pan..... :D
Floridian's Winter Checklist:
1. check the antifreeze (I mean anti-boil) level
2. sunscreen
3. sunglasses, shots and tanktops
4. review your defensive driving taticts (all of the snowbirds are goign to be heading down soon)
Sorry guys, this is just when we get to enjoy the weather. Too darn hot to be crusing in the doy days of summer....:cheers:
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Re: Winter Storage Check List (Cookwithvette)
My usuals were this
1) take to power wash and wash the undercarriage and spray some wax there as well. Then home for a real wash wax for the body and wax the or use some good polish for the chrome areas.
2) Complete interior clean out (NO ARMOR ALL!!)
3) Lube car, Change antifreeze, Change oil, and lube all hinges with gun oil
4) Fill the gas tank and add proper amount of fuel stabilizer
5) mount a set of old tires and rims onto car and just not worry about flat spots
6) Store "good" tires/rims in garbage bags with some charcoal to eliminate moisture
7) rags to put in tailpipes, or sidepipes
8) good car cover
9) unhook the battery
10) start and run car for 15 minutes 2 times a week unless you get a DEEP freee then start and run more often as neccessary.
1) take to power wash and wash the undercarriage and spray some wax there as well. Then home for a real wash wax for the body and wax the or use some good polish for the chrome areas.
2) Complete interior clean out (NO ARMOR ALL!!)
3) Lube car, Change antifreeze, Change oil, and lube all hinges with gun oil
4) Fill the gas tank and add proper amount of fuel stabilizer
5) mount a set of old tires and rims onto car and just not worry about flat spots
6) Store "good" tires/rims in garbage bags with some charcoal to eliminate moisture
7) rags to put in tailpipes, or sidepipes
8) good car cover
9) unhook the battery
10) start and run car for 15 minutes 2 times a week unless you get a DEEP freee then start and run more often as neccessary.