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Storing your car for winter

Posted: 11/18/06 10:52amMessage 1 of 10
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Red Lion, PA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
This is the first year for my Corvette so I have a few questions about storage for the winter. Does the car get covered in your garage. There is no heat in mine but it is dry and on concrete. The wife parks on the other side of the garage so her garage door is opened daily. Also, if the cover is on should you leave the windows up or down? I wish spring was here already!

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Posted: 11/18/06 12:29pmMessage 2 of 10
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Waterford, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
I add Sta-bil to the gas tank and top it off with fresh gas. Then I spread a sheet of plastic on the floor under the car to stop mosture and condensation. Then I fog the motor, cover t up leaving the windows cracked open a little. You can place fabric softner sheets in and around the car to keep mice and the like away.

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Posted: 11/18/06 6:07pmMessage 3 of 10
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Are snow and ice the reason that you guys quit drivng your Vettes in the winter? I've been in the south my entire life and have owned a Vette most of my adult life. We drive them all year. Just curious.

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Posted: 11/18/06 7:26pmMessage 4 of 10
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BINGHAMTON, NY - USA
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Snow Ice and SALTThumbs%20Up

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Posted: 11/18/06 7:56pmMessage 5 of 10
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visalia, CA - USA
Joined: 10/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition

Im  in california, and i drive mine year round too, except when it's raining.   It's a  lot more work getting it clean again.....if you know what I meen 

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Posted: 11/19/06 10:45amMessage 6 of 10
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Hey I'm a seasoned vette owner but I can use some help here too! Is there anything special I need to do for the vert top?
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Posted: 11/19/06 3:44pmMessage 7 of 10
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Once it snows here they put that much salt on the roads that you dont want it transferring onto your frame and undercarriage. If it were just cold I would keep driving but once the salt is down It is down until spring. 

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Posted: 11/20/06 12:15pmMessage 8 of 10
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I cover mine to keep the dust off, but this year I am working on it so the cover is on and off. I leave the windows open a crack.
And yes, it is because of the salt they use on the roads. The original owner of mine had the underside coated with rust preventative, but that doesn't always work. Besides, it's too cold here to wash and wax her.
 
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Posted: 11/20/06 7:25pmMessage 9 of 10
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Mystic, CT - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 350cid/350hp 4 speed Mulsanne Blue/blue interior, convertible/white top, original engine, PS, PB, rally wheels.
We don't drive vette's in CT either once salt has been put on the roads.  Then she doesn't come out until a good spring rain and street sweep in about April.  Sucks to put the vette to bed for the winter but it's a great exuse to give it a thorough detail.  A fresh oil change doesn't hurt eitherWink!
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Posted: 11/23/06 4:18pmMessage 10 of 10
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I have the misfortune of not having a garage.   So mine sits on a sheet of plastic, with a car cover on top.   I start it up at least once a month and let it warm up all of the way.   IF and ONLY IF the roads are clean I may take it out for a short run.
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