ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER
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ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 7:12:18 AM
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SCHOON
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Since I don't have anymore garage space and I don't want to leave my 74 outside covered for the winter I will be keeping it in someones barn for the winter.
I was think about buying one of those car bags they claim are mouse and moisture proof.
Besides putting stablizer in the tank is there anything else I need to do.
It will be stored for approx 6 months
Schoon
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RE: ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 7:40:44 AM
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wrwalke
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Car bags are good, but don't forget to put in one of those little buckets of dehumidifier... the ones they make for boats work great. Personally, I just use a decent (flannel lined) cover with bungees on the corners to keep it snug. Definitely throw some protecting wax/polish/etc. on the body and chrome. Definitely throw some good leather conditioner on the seats (if you have leather). Definitely use a good treatment on the dash and plastic pieces as well. Temperature and humidity changes (swelling/shrinking of pieces and joints) can make wierd things appear over the winter, like bubbles of rust on chrome, oxidation on plastic, etc.. Moisture around stress cracks can make them grow and split as the moisture seeps in and freezes...
bill.
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RE: ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 11:24:56 AM
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SCHOON
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Bill,
Do you keep yours outside or inside.
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RE: ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 7:01:36 PM
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pg
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Hi Schoon, if you go to the top of the main page and hit "Search" and type in storage, you'll get lots of help, PG
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RE: ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 7:58:54 PM
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cyclic hardover
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Drive it down here to New Mexico.Can just leave it outside-no problem! Tellyou something though, Iwas back in July visiting my family. MY mom bough a Subaru Outback new in 2002. had not seen it since then. Most cars back in that kind of weather go to crap after a few years.
Darn thing looked as if it came off the show room 5 years later and no garage!. I recall growing up, cars did not last 4-5 years before all the rust showed up. new undercoating i guess does wonders.
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RE: ADVISE ON STORING VET FOR WINTER - 9/13/2007 9:33:46 PM
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Points I'd like to add. Some mouse or rat bait under the hood, jack stands to get the tires off the ground, and rags in the exhaust pipes to stop moisture creep.
And change your oil, oil and air filters, and cover it to keep the dust off. If ya use a cover, crack the windows a little so the car can breath. It'll smell better next spring. 
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