Deploying
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Tampa Fl
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I went from April 28th to July 2nd in 2003. I trusted my best and childhood friend to drive the car and not let the battery die.
When I came home and went to start the car, the battery was dead. I asked him what happened, and he said the weather wasnt nice enough most of the time to drive it with the top down.
I guess that wasnt a bad thing because I knew I could trust him with the car, but I didnt want a dead battery. Id rather have a dead battery that him take it out in the rain.
I let my daily sit for the same couple months without a start, and it started right up
When I came home and went to start the car, the battery was dead. I asked him what happened, and he said the weather wasnt nice enough most of the time to drive it with the top down.
I guess that wasnt a bad thing because I knew I could trust him with the car, but I didnt want a dead battery. Id rather have a dead battery that him take it out in the rain.
I let my daily sit for the same couple months without a start, and it started right up
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
Originally Posted by afone
I'm headed to Afcrapistan for 2 months... my question is what do I do with the Vette while I'm gone (Sorry, no you cant borrow it). Any precautions I need to take storing it in my garage other than maybe disconnecting the battery? Thanks! 
I would disconnect the battery and pull it from the vehicle. Place it on wood, elevated from the ground. Some of those dessicant packs from the Corvette catalogs would be a good idea, placed in the interior. And some fuel protector that slows the aging process for gasoline. I'm no lover of jackstands. If the tires get flat spots that won't come out with use, replace them. But leaving the car on its suspension is best, according to what I've read through the years. A tire protectant spray is probably a good idea. Poisonous mouse bait under the hood, too, to protect the wiring.
Be safe. Be proud.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Semper Fi! Come back in one piece. Always go with your feelings and remember your training. The Corvette will be fine with the advice that has been given to you. Good luck 
Race Director
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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My Vettes have sat while I was deployed. Like everyone has said, full tank, proper PSI, and if possible get someone you trust to start it up occasionally and let it warm up. My wife would usually take mine out once a week weather permitting.
Stay safe my brother in arms. (USAF 1981-2002)
Stay safe my brother in arms. (USAF 1981-2002)
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: St Marys GA
Would not recommend using cardboard as discussed above. The roaches love the glue that holds the paper together. You don't want anything with more than two legs anywhere near your car.
Keep your head low.
DBD
Keep your head low.
DBD
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
If you connect a battery tender to your car you don't need to have anyone start it while you are gone.My car is stored for the winter about 5 to 6 months and the battery tender does the job with out starting my car up the whole winter. GOD BLESS YOU and come back to us safely.
GOD BLESS YOU and come back to us safely.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: FT Lewis WA
Originally Posted by afone
I'm headed to Afcrapistan for 2 months... my question is what do I do with the Vette while I'm gone (Sorry, no you cant borrow it). Any precautions I need to take storing it in my garage other than maybe disconnecting the battery? Thanks!
