Winter Storage
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Littleton CO
Winter Storage
Greetings,
This being my first Corvette, I was wondering how the group stores their vettes during the winter months? Is there anything I should do before the snow starts falling?
I cant believe Im already thinking about this... (How depressing) I HATE WINTER!!!
This being my first Corvette, I was wondering how the group stores their vettes during the winter months? Is there anything I should do before the snow starts falling?
I cant believe Im already thinking about this... (How depressing) I HATE WINTER!!!
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Ga
No Snow
No storage here, you need to move on down here to Ga. where you can enjoy the fun all year. I have lived here in southern Ga. for 11 yrs now and I haven't seen snow not once. It's great..........
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How dare you talk about W-I-N-T-E-R...can't even bring myself around to say it 
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
Now post some thing about summer damn it
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
Now post some thing about summer damn it
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by 4GTABODT
How dare you talk about W-I-N-T-E-R...can't even bring myself around to say it
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
Exactly what I've done (except for the sun dances) since 1992. Never had any problems. 
PS -- I also lubricate the weatherstripping with silicone once a year, usually in the fall, just before winter attacks.
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Here's a handy check list that might be of some assistance...
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech...rage_form.html
I also found this article that is pretty detailed and comprehensive....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...e/storage.html
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech...rage_form.html
I also found this article that is pretty detailed and comprehensive....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...e/storage.html
Last edited by blacksedan87; Aug 23, 2006 at 10:23 AM.
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The guys here take their trucks and bring snow back and put it on the beach then 5 mins later it melts.
Please do not utter these words until at least early November! If you look back through the archives I am sure you will find some great posts. 
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Basically I clean the car up really well, change the oil, put in some Sta-Bil in a full gas tank, hook up a Battery Tender, put a little extra air in the tires and put a piece of old carpet under each tire, then put the cover on and leave it be.
Racer
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From: Jackson Mississippi
Originally Posted by Cozmo
What is this "winter" that ye speak of 
Winter is not in the vocabulary for those of us in the deep south. We only see winter on TV!
Condolences to those who have to put their babies into forced hibernation for the big freeze (winter brings cold weather i've heard).
Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa City Iowa
all I did was washed my car very throughly, put a top on it, changed the oil , and started it up once a month and let it run for about seven minutes and sit in there with the heat on and wish that I could drive it while I stared at the foot and half of snow outside LOL.
That was in my trans am atleast. But same princable as a corvette right ? I had no problems what so ever in the spring.
That was in my trans am atleast. But same princable as a corvette right ? I had no problems what so ever in the spring.
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From: Toronto Ontario
Originally Posted by 4GTABODT
How dare you talk about W-I-N-T-E-R...can't even bring myself around to say it
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
Now post some thing about summer damn it
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Like I said, more of ritual than anything else but it's worked fine for the vettes I have owned....
Now post some thing about summer damn it
Good list, the only thing that I would add is to use a battery tender in lieu of removing batery. I need the battery to operate my security system during storage.
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From: Avon CT
[QUOTE=4GTABODT]How dare you talk about W-I-N-T-E-R...can't even bring myself around to say it
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Good advice, but I use steel wool for the tailpipes because mice can chew through rags, use a container of Damp Rid, a couple of open boxes of Arm & Hammer and a tub of charcoal briquettes. I start the car about every 3 or 4 weeks and let it run on the driveway for 20 minutes to 1/2 hour because I don't disconnect the battery.
I'm sure there are more sophisticated processes but mine is pretty simple
- Fill the tank, throw in some fuel stabilizer
- If oil changed in the last 1,000 miles you're good to go, otherwise...
- I put a little extra air in the tires (about 4-5lbs per wheel)
- lightly spray some WD40 on the door hinges, hood latches and rear hatch latch..hey that rhymes
- I eject all CD's and Nav DVD
- I put dryer sheets in the car...smells nice and keeps the mice away
- I put old rags in the tailpipes in case a little critter decides it looks cozy in there
- disconnect the battery...I leave the hood down but not fully closed
- I crack the windows about 1/4" each side before I throw the cover on
- Once it is all stored away, I immediately do sun dances each and every day to ensure an early spring
Good advice, but I use steel wool for the tailpipes because mice can chew through rags, use a container of Damp Rid, a couple of open boxes of Arm & Hammer and a tub of charcoal briquettes. I start the car about every 3 or 4 weeks and let it run on the driveway for 20 minutes to 1/2 hour because I don't disconnect the battery.
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From: Indianapolis IN
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No storage for me here in Indy. If the roads are dry, the Vette comes out of the garage. They won't break in the cold.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
My routing differs slightly in addition or avariant to above posts.
1. make sure engine antifreeze and winshiled washer fluid are protected correctly
2. pump it tires to max on side wall
3. buy a 4x8 sheet of pink styrofoam (cut in 4)
put 1 piece under each wheel This cradles the tires and prevent flat spotting
4. I keep the windows tight and a dessicant inside ( prevents mold and mildew growth and keeps bugs and critters out.
5.I always change the oil regardless of mileage.
old oil contians acid and water = rust!
6.I leave the battery connected and have it on a battery float charger. The Harbor freight model is under $10
1. make sure engine antifreeze and winshiled washer fluid are protected correctly
2. pump it tires to max on side wall
3. buy a 4x8 sheet of pink styrofoam (cut in 4)
put 1 piece under each wheel This cradles the tires and prevent flat spotting
4. I keep the windows tight and a dessicant inside ( prevents mold and mildew growth and keeps bugs and critters out.
5.I always change the oil regardless of mileage.
old oil contians acid and water = rust!
6.I leave the battery connected and have it on a battery float charger. The Harbor freight model is under $10