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St. Jude Donor '12
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If I needed to put my car in storage for about 2.5 years other then take the battery out what other things should I do? I wish that I could put it on stands and inside a big bag
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I would get the tires up, just enough to keep the suspension about half way thru it's travel. Help prevent flat spots on the tires. I would also run the motor or drain the fuel from the fuel lines, maybe pull the fuse from the fuel pump and run it out. Plan on draining the tank when you re-start, nothing is going to stay fresh for 2 plus years. Put the battery on a float type charger it may last, but chances are if its already old, your better off just replacing the battery. Give the car a good wax job and cover it. Keep your fingers crossed and hope like hell it fires back up in 2 years. Good luck.
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Leave the windows down about an inch to prevent moisture buildup. I assume the car is going to be in a garage. Remove the spark plugs, coat the threads with some oil and put them back in finger tight.
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I have my 1961 Oldsmobile on display, it sat for two years, just got it out and on the road again last weekend. Nothing special was done to the car except shut down hot after a ten mile drive, fuel was down to about 1/2 full. The car is in a constant temperature dry environment. The battery was on a tender, a few years old. I just serviced the tires, dumped fuel down the carburetor and hit the switch. She came alive and after checking for fuel leaks, took her out for a drive. The car performed like she had been driven yesterday, this is with the old fuel. I plan on having the car in service this summer and then put it back on display. The tires were not flat spotted, they are relatively new OE type.
Last edited by Larry/car; Jun 3, 2012 at 05:52 PM.
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I hate to hear that. I just don’t think the cars come out of storage in good shape with older cars. I have heard just to many stories of problems. If you have to store it, can you get someone drive it once a month and keep battery charged. I think that is better if you have to store it. Also, do not put it on jacks. Not good for the suspension from what I understand.
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I hate to think about putting my car in storage, But I was just getting ready in case I need to. You see I had a liver transplant just over 2 years ago and in 1 year my new liver is half gone as per my transplant team. Now my Dr. says that he will do his best to treat me. He also said that he dont want to lose me. I'm greatful for that. He is a good Dr. and I believe in him. But it is what it is. My treatment may put me out of doing a lot with my car. So I am just thinking of getting everything ready in case I get very sick and wont be able to take care of things. The bottom line is that if nothing works I will give my car to my son but not until after college. Thats the reason for asking about storage if needed.
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Hi Jim, sorry to hear about your liver difficulties. I am assuming your transplant was done at Shands as well as follow on treatment. Wife had hers done at Johns Hopkins, will be 17 years in August. I'll not diss our Florida doctors, especially here, but will suggest you attempt to get looked at by the team at Hopkins. Now to make this post somewhat legal...... there are several companies that make bags for the long term storage of cars. Google will give you several options. Good luck.