<VV> Winter Storage

[Rick Loving]

How many months of storage? 4 or less, don't bother.  More than 6 sure but
don't hang the car up in the air. Just take the load off the springs and
tires to reduce sagging and flat spots on the tires.

I jack up my 63 (around 6 months in IL: start of NOV- end of APR) to promote
air flow under it but leave stacks of 2x4's under the tires so the shocks
are not over extended (don't want rust on the shocks) 

This also allows me to slide stuff under the car for winter storage also
(generally need more room in garage due to other winter stored items)

More important than jacking up is a super detailed cleaning and wash/wax
along with an oil change and a top off of the tank with Stabil (or other)
treated gas.  

Rick Loving

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bill Kronen
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:57 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Winter Storage

I know its a bit early in most parts of Corvair-dom but was wondering if 
it is advisable to winter store a Vair on blocks, four stands or blocks 
uner the four jacking points. Pros and Cons will be considered.   It was 
33 degress Celsius here yesterday so cold questions seemed to help 
alleviate the heat.  Had another question but it has slipped my senior 
mind.  Another time.
Bill Kronen
Rocky Mt. House, Alberta
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