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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Hello. Well its that time of year again and I am looking for some winter storage tips for my 84. this is my first vette so i guess i would like to make sure every thing is right before it goes in the garage for the long 8 months that it sits. thanks, scottie
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I put some Stabil in the tank after cleaning it up - then I put some leather cleaner on the seats cause it gets awfully dry up here and then cover it up in the garage. I put a trickle charge on it once in a while and start it up every two or three weeks and let it warm up to operating temperature(this is more for me than the car)
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Stick some dryer anti-static pads in places where the mice can get into. THese pads tend to chase the mice away
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Stick some dryer anti-static pads in places where the mice can get into. THese pads tend to chase the mice away
But don't forget to take them out in the spring
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And just what is this "winter storage" thing you talk about??
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And just what is this "winter storage" thing you talk about??
now that's just mean

just kidding...i just wish i could drive my vettes all year.
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Originally Posted by headdoc
I put some Stabil in the tank after cleaning it up - then I put some leather cleaner on the seats cause it gets awfully dry up here and then cover it up in the garage. I put a trickle charge on it once in a while and start it up every two or three weeks and let it warm up to operating temperature(this is more for me than the car)
And put 45lbs in your tires
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