Plugging during winter

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by TJT

Could I plug in my 1964 C10 during winter to keep it warm-ish?
Last winter it took 5-7 minutes every morning to get the truck warm enough to not hiccup on me.
Im not sure if older cars can do it.
230 I6 if that matters.

If your storage environment is like a semi-heated garage, I'd prefer to store it with fluids still in tact; then the 1st Sat. in EACH month--NO LONGER--hook up a good battery, start it, let it run & reach operating temp; then drive it at least a short distance to warm up trans, diff'l, brakes, etc. Next best to driving is to have rear wheels jacked up and run it thru all the gears to warm up/exercise the movable parts & systems. May get differing opinions, but do not let others' ideas confuse you, as there are many good ways to "store" it.

BTW: I'm afraid of electrical things left plugged in--for unattended periods of time--whether it be battery-maintainers (I've had 2 of these for several years, both still unused as of tonight.), engine block heaters, and the like. Just my opinions, mind you! Luck with your decision(s).
Sam