storage in winter

[intmdt8r]

Hi! i was wondering what eveyone's opinion on car storage. I will be storing my corvette in a climate controlled finished off building. The question i have is , should i store it with the top up and if so should i clamp it down tight or just leave it up but not resting on the rear deck to avoid marring the paint? Thanks!! P.S. I am new to this so i want to make sure i'm doing it the right way.

 

[6 Shooter]

Intimidator - Top up and not clamped would be better for the seals, paint wear is not an issue during storage.

I think paint is worn while driving with the top up clamped down, the top seals rub against the deck during vibration/frame shutter/contortions and wear paint.

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter

BTW - Roadster's Rule! ​

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[vetteboy86]

I have stored mine every year with the top up and latched. I made the mistake of having it latched after the car was painted and it for sure left a mark. Buy the strip they sell to protect the paint. I think it is a static cling device.

I'm going to move this thread to C4 general discussion, as it will get more attention there.

 

[air1jpg]

Would I have any problems if I stored my vette this winter in the back yard with a battery tender and a good all weather car cover on it?

 

[vetteboy86]

DO NOT STORE ON GRASS!!!!!

My father has preached this to me my whole life. We have looked at many cars stored on grass, and accelerated rust issues are prevalent. I stored my beater at my grandmas for about 2 months, parked on the grass. Never gave it a thought. I went to move it to start winter servicing, and while driving, busted one of the rear brake lines that had rusted very badly.

 

[wickedlt4ce]

What I do after basically thoroughly detailing the Vette around the end of November:

1. Fill up tank with high quality gas and add Stabil
2. Change oil and filter-run engine a few minutes
3. Hook up Battery Tender (usually wait until January for this)
4. Throw a couple of desiccant bags into the interior
5. Inflate tires to max psi
6. Throw a cover on it and wait for spring.

 

[tcxd40]

IF your truly in a climate controlled building, put a cover on it with a battery tender and walk away. If your using Mobil One or any other synthic oil they are good for 5 to 7 thousand miles before changing. I would change the oil if you put those miles on during the driving season that way you'll be ready for the next season. Filling the fuel tank is fine, however good fuel does not need stablizers. Fuel will be fine for over 1 year without additives. Mine is detailed just as wickedlt4ce does and is stored indoors. Battery tender placed then covered with a flanel sheet then the top cover.
Keeping it outdoors is a whole new game. Starting that one with my wife's Vette this year. air1jpq put me on to a good cover for the outdoors.

 

[PAULIE B]

What I do after basically thoroughly detailing the Vette around the end of November:

1. Fill up tank with high quality gas and add Stabil
2. Change oil and filter-run engine a few minutes
3. Hook up Battery Tender (usually wait until January for this)
4. Throw a couple of desiccant bags into the interior
5. Inflate tires to max psi
6. Throw a cover on it and wait for spring.

WHY WAIT FOR SPRING? I LOVE DRIVING MY VETTE IN THE WINTER, JUST NOT IN THE SNOW OR RAIN! I WOULD RATHER CRUISE IN COOLER WEATHER ANYWAY IT IS MORE ENJOYABLE. JUST MY OPINION:cool

 

[vett boy]

The best storage I've found in Conway Self Storage next to the Orlando Airport Mine gets driven just about every month for a long weekend.Good for the car and Good for me