desoto1939 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 The other day I watched a web presentation on getting your antique car/truck ready for winter storage. I took down a lot of the information from the lecture and compiled the information into a word document. I have attached this document for everyone's reading pleasure and hope this might help you get your car ready for a long winters sleep. Please make any comments or other suggestion to help other owners. There is some very good information and the one that is great is placing rugs under each tire if you have bias ply tires. This prevents flat spots. I have my entire car sitting on an old rug that i took out of my home and I never have any flat spots after it has sat for a couple of days or weeks. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Winterizing your antique cars.docx 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I put my car up on jack stands, tall as they will go. never had a rodent issue just doing that and no flat spots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 One friend would use jack stands, and lower tire pressure. the rodent issue gets me,i saw a mouse climb a power cord for my welder, little bugger built a nest on the fan inside the welder. another one i watched climb a piece of 1” square tubing that was near vertical. this fall it seems like waging war against my worst enemy. shop is secure,they pop in when overhead door opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I open the heater valve........ ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 awesome, Rich. Thanks buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 That's quite the list of which I personally do 1% of. I put fuel stabilizer in and unhook the batteries. Where I store you aren't allowed to remove the battery. Can't say I've noticed reduced battery life. Commercial buildings that I've never seen issues with mice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I keep my garage at a reasonable temperature and drive my cars periodically throughout the winter months. If I lived in a place that wouldn't allow for that, well, I wouldn't live there very long. Where I live now might just be the best kept winter weather secret in the country. _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 hoping that the listing will help everyone have a safe and successful winter hibernation for their old car or truck. rich hartung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Well my device won't open the word document so so I am probably lacking a few steps. Put about 12 gallons of ethanol free fuel in the tank Wash dry and vacuum Decide whether to drive in or back in the garage Position car in garage with drip protection under as needed Air up tires to 36 pounds for all Check the trunk for items that might be needed out of the car Check battery electrolyte level Top off radiator Top off oil Attach battery tender Distribute dollar store fabric softener shéets in cabin, trunk and engine compartment Assure all electric accessories are off, chock wheels Leave side windows down about an eighth inch, open cowl vent a bit Install car cover Distribute mouse baits in garage. Light candle, invoke spirits for a short mild winter. Check operation of heater defroster lights and wipers on daily drivers. Position snow plow lawn tractor between the Plymouth and Studebaker. Edited October 27, 2020 by greg g 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepic56 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Thank you desoto1939 great info,, I was gonna start a topic on this subjet,, Winter Storage,, I do pretty well everything mention in the docs, I just like to had 2 stroke oil, with the engine running,, in the carb until it stall, plus a plastic bag to covert the tail pipe & carb,, but my questions is, 3 choices, about leaving the weigh on wheels , partialy raise to relief some of the weight or finally fully raise with no weight on wheels?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbizz49 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 California is a drug, crime and homeless infested dump but man, I drive all year. It would kill me to park my cars, guess that's why I'm still here....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 I tried the candle idea! Not good, but no rodents! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 The rodents know when it is time to leave via their exits/entrances and just had a sudden move to the neighbors until you rebuilt, only to return unless the neighbors place turned out to be more accommodating. The babies will need more space however and may well be back. Got a new cat yet? DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 My new cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 ...and it's a winterized one, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 I park my cars in the garage. It's heated and dry. So far no rodents or their evil friends, although I keep traps set. I keep the temp at 50 degrees F, because that's as low as I can set the system. I clean the cars, put fuel stabilizer in the tanks and fill up the fluids. Unhook the batteries and put them on a tender. Check the antifreeze with a tester to make sure it's still good. Put refilled peppermint oil containers in engine bay, interior, and trunk. Put moth balls near the garage doors where rodents are likely to enter. I work on the vehicles on winter weekends, so that's about it. This winter's projects: Replace the cracked dash glass Install a couple more ground straps Install a master disconnect switch Rebuild a couple spare carbs Install the Dynamat kit that's been sitting on my shelf for a couple of years Other projects as time allows. Pete 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cope Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Rich, Great article, lot of good pointers. Before I put it away this year will see what can be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepic56 Posted September 20, 2022 Report Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hi, its this time of the year again to start thinking about it,, Where the summer went.. I was readings in an article on winter storage, pretty well standard stuff, except for one thing.. To open the doors and trunk slightly, to give the rubber seals a change to relax!! What do you think on that or anyone as tried it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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