<VV> Re: Winter Storage

[Gary Swiatowy]

There is certainlyy no reason to use jackstands for just over the winter.
If the suspension hangs the shafts of the shocks rust.

I myself place a sheet of plastic under the car to act as a moisture
barrier.
I would think a carpet may hold moisture.........

Gary Swiatowy

> From: Bill and Pat Kronen <billpat@telusplanet.net>
> To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Winter Storage
>
> Winter is about to arrive with a vengence here in Alberta and the Spyder
> will soon be tucked away.  Question:  What is the accepted way to park
> it until Spring?  On the tires? (It will be in an unheated garage on an
> old carpet)  or on a set of Jack Stands?  and if so where would you
> place them?  Are there any other alternatives?  No, not the sides or
> roof...its a vert anyway.  At least I don't have to worry about
> antifreeze.  Thanks in advance.  BTW, I did get a pair of EM rims from a
> true gentleman in Michigan.  Thanks, Dale.
> Bill Kronen