Winter Storage
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Heel & Toe
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From: Toronto Ontario
Winter Storage
Since I live in Canada, I'll be putting the vette away for the winter. I'm going to store it at my parents place as they have plenty of room in their garage. They live in the country though and other years we have found mice in the garage. I'm worried that the little critters will get under the hood and eat wires, insulation etc.
Any suggestions on how to keep them from doing this? Will moth ***** keep them away?
Having said all that, my parents now have 2 cats that tend to sleep in the garage so I don't think the mice will be an issue this year but I don't want to take any chances.
Any suggestions on how to keep them from doing this? Will moth ***** keep them away?
Having said all that, my parents now have 2 cats that tend to sleep in the garage so I don't think the mice will be an issue this year but I don't want to take any chances.
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Re: Winter Storage (DarkHalo)
People put their vettes away for the winter? What an odd idea....
Heel & Toe
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From: Oshawa Ontario
Re: Winter Storage (DarkHalo)
People put their vettes away for the winter? What an odd idea....
(another 100 degree day here in sunny so cal) :D
(another 100 degree day here in sunny so cal) :D
Melting Slicks
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Re: Winter Storage (swimmerdude)
Place some traps around the car if you want to be sure, but I don't know of anything else you can do other than maybe buying one of those plastic "bubbles" to put your car in, to keep everything else out.
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Re: Winter Storage (Dudeurgettnavette)
Place some traps around the car if you want to be sure, but I don't know of anything else you can do other than maybe buying one of those plastic "bubbles" to put your car in, to keep everything else out.
:lol: Plastic bubbles for your car, what a great idea. :yesnod:
:lol: Plastic bubbles for your car, what a great idea. :yesnod:
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Heel & Toe
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From: Toronto Ontario
Re: Winter Storage (Dutchie)
Hey Swimmerdude,
Maybe the answer is to just move to California or Florida then we wouldn't have to put our cars away at all.
Believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times.
Maybe the answer is to just move to California or Florida then we wouldn't have to put our cars away at all.
Believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times.
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Re: Winter Storage (Dutchie)
Yvonne, for the rodents, there is an electronic device available that plugs into any household (garage) outlet. It transmits a high frequency signal that is not audible to humans, but it repels rodents, etc.. You can buy it at most hardware stores for about $5-$10. Also, you should fill the fuel tank completely. This will reduce the percentage of moisture accumulating in your fuel, resulting from condensation. Water and fuel don't mix, so when your vette sits idle during the winter months, moisture from the condensation will "sink" to the bottom of your tank. The vette should be started, and brought up to operating temperature, every 7 to 12 days to circulate the fuel, keep engine parts lubricated, and your battery charged. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running your vette in the garage.
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Re: Winter Storage (oldman)
I like those bubbles.... :smash How do those things work? I mean how do you get it around the car without tearing it up....It may sound like a stupid question but I have no idea how those things work, also can you use one of those things outside or is the surface that you put on of those bubbles on really critical? The reason I ask is that down here we sometimes get hail storms and it looks like one of those things would make a perfect temporary garage, even at work.... :lol:
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Re: Winter Storage (oldman)
Yvonne, for the rodents, there is an electronic device available that plugs into any household (garage) outlet. It transmits a high frequency signal that is not audible to humans, but it repels rodents, etc.. You can buy it at most hardware stores for about $5-$10.
If it weren't for the cats in there I would say put out rat poison in those little pouches but the cats might get into them. :(
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Re: Winter Storage (The^Nomad)
Maybe the electronic devices DO repel rodents and such. Since installing them in various locations, both inside and outside the house, and garage, rodents, cats, dogs, even spiders have disappeared. Sometimes experience is a pretty good teacher.
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Re: Winter Storage (Dutchie)
This may sound a little weird. I was told this by several people though. Fabric softener dryer sheets thrown randomly in your engine compartment will keep them out of there. Just remember to fish them out in the spring before you fire it up. I know it sounds off the wall but it does work!
Heel & Toe
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From: Oshawa Ontario
Re: Winter Storage (Dutchie)
Hey Swimmerdude,
Maybe the answer is to just move to California or Florida then we wouldn't have to put our cars away at all.
Believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times.
Maybe the answer is to just move to California or Florida then we wouldn't have to put our cars away at all.
Believe me the thought has crossed my mind many times.
As far as the bubble is concerned: a friend of mine does use one for his Porsche 944 T (stored in a barn as well) and it is very easy to use. I am not sure where he got it though.
Whoever mentioned to keep the tank full, thanks for reminding me, That one is very important. I also try to store it with fresh gas in that tank too.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Toronto Ontario
Re: Winter Storage (Dutchie)
I thought the bubble thing was a joke......you mean that's for real???
Thanks for all the advice. The dryer sheets sound better than moth ***** and my car will smell Downey Fresh.
Thanks for all the advice. The dryer sheets sound better than moth ***** and my car will smell Downey Fresh.
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