TD Charlie
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- Sep 10, 2007
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Anyone else having to prep for winter storage yet? Just south of boston and I'm getting ready. I waxed the car the other day. I plan on changing the oil and adding fuel stabilizer. Considering a coolant and trans fluid change, but will probably do that in the spring.
Also rags under the wipers, rags in the tail pipes, moth balls surrounding the car, maybe a tarp on the garage floor on the car to add a vapor barrier between the concrete and the car, and a car cover.
I'm also waiting on a quote to have my garage door replaced since a window was knocked out of it, and it's an old wood door rotting away. My garage is detached so I'll need a good door to keep the temps as decent as possible.
Not sure what to do about the battery though. I might pull it and put a trickle charger on it every few weeks just to keep it from draining. I've never had to store a car for the winter though so I'm a little unsure on this part.
Also at some point over the winter I'll be replacing ball joints, and hopefully the steering column (converting to a tilt). Might have someone convert the front drums to boosted disc brakes as well. We shall see
What are your plans for your cars offseason?
Also rags under the wipers, rags in the tail pipes, moth balls surrounding the car, maybe a tarp on the garage floor on the car to add a vapor barrier between the concrete and the car, and a car cover.
I'm also waiting on a quote to have my garage door replaced since a window was knocked out of it, and it's an old wood door rotting away. My garage is detached so I'll need a good door to keep the temps as decent as possible.
Not sure what to do about the battery though. I might pull it and put a trickle charger on it every few weeks just to keep it from draining. I've never had to store a car for the winter though so I'm a little unsure on this part.
Also at some point over the winter I'll be replacing ball joints, and hopefully the steering column (converting to a tilt). Might have someone convert the front drums to boosted disc brakes as well. We shall see
What are your plans for your cars offseason?