I have a 50th Ann. Convert that I bought this Spring and will be storing in my garage for the winter. What should be done re gas, oil tires etc. I have a cover for it. Should I wax it first? Thanks, Curt

 

Strictly a layman's opinion: I would put StaBil in the gas, NOW, and continue to drive it for awhile to ensure the gas with StaBil is in the injectors, etc., before you store it. StaBil, or a like product, will keep the gas from turning sour while the car is stored.

If the oil has been recently changed or has low miles on it, then I wouldn't worry about it.

If the car is clean and dust free and will be sheltered in your garage, then go ahead and put the cover on it. Before you cover it, put several dryer sheets in the driver and pass floor, in the rear area and under the hood. This will help to ward off meese. Just remember to get the ones from under the hood before you start the car up again. If you don't have anything to do and want to piddle then by all means go ahead and wax it.

If possible, I would put the tires on blocks to keep them off the concrete, dirt, etc.

You can either unhook the neg cable on the battery or buy a 2amp, automatic battery tender to keep the battery at full charge during storage. Just be sure you check it periodically to make sure it is operating properly. They are only about $20-$25 at WallyWorld or others. If you decide to just unhook the neg cable, you still need to hit the battery with a charger about every 3-4 weeks, to keep the electrolyte excited and retard sulfating of the cells.

I am sure others will have some additional advice.

Cheers

 

I live in Central Oregon at 3900 ft altitude for the winters ( better than South Dakota) so I winterize all the cars and the diesel motorcoach.

Check out some thoughts here; http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...ame=1.313.7751

http://www.usacorvette.com/Winterize_Your_Corvette.HTM

Some thing to consider is to add a non porous material (plastic, aluminum,ect) between the wood under the tires protect the tires from any moisture. Depends on your particular situation.

Use the dessicant bags for sure ( not charcoal, too messy).
Obviously check the coolant protection level ( most are good for minus 20-25 degrees)
Make sure that the windshield wiper fluid is winter compatible ( also minus 20 degrees)
I disconnect the battery and add a 1 amp battery tender
I like the idea of the fan but I have paddle fan in the ceiling that I leave on.
Put an extra coat of wax and cover the car.
Change oil and filter
I also use Aerospace 303 on my tires ( its the only tire protectant I know that is approved by Goodyear.)
I've probably duplicated some of the website suggestions but that will give you an idea added to what PierEagle has written.

 

Here's what I do: Detail the car (including a fresh coat of wax), put Sta-Bil in the gas tank, put carpet squares under each tire, change the oil, hook battery to a battery tender, put cover on car. You might also want to consider putting some mothballs in the engine compartment and passenger cabin (on a plate) and moisture absorbing packs in the interior if you worry about pests and moisture.

 

with all the above...I also pump up the tires to the max sidewall pressure to minimize flatspotting.
I put a heavy plastic tarp on the garage floor and park on it. The tarp forms a vapor barrier to keep moisture away from the frame.
Put a light coating of silicone on the weatherstip

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I usually store my car from late October until around the middle of April. I change the oil, fill the gas tank, and add Stabil. I put several bars of Irish Spring soap in the passenger and engine compartment to deter mice. (Never had a problem with mice since I started using it years ago.) I also put 2 large boxes of baking soda in the car to absorb moisture. I over inflate the tires and park it on a plastic tarp to keep moisture from coming up through the concrete floor. The last thing I do is disconnect the negative battery terminal and cover it. I've stored it for 7 years and it always fires up the first time in the spring.