Whats the best way to store a vehicle??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

casey · 08-21-2003, 08:27 AM

Do you guys have any tricks on storing a vehicle, My son has to store his truck till next spring, its going to be parked out side.

Hutch · 08-21-2003, 08:47 AM

casey,
I have never used one of these, but I have heard they work great.
http://www.classiccarcocoon.com/index.phtml
I would also like to see some more detailed pics of your truck.

Have fun

casey · 08-21-2003, 09:24 AM

Hutch I keep threating to get a digital camera, I might borrow one and gets some pics up on the board, thanks for asking

cdowns · 08-21-2003, 09:57 AM

if it's just short-term till spring just change the oil and filterfill gas tank with hi-test and add fuel stabilizer a good wash and wax and you'd be set

cdowns · 08-21-2003, 09:57 AM

oh and disconnect and remove battery

*rickspickuppart* · 08-21-2003, 02:03 PM

I know a guy that has a 69 pace car that uses a thing that looks like the bubble the bubble boy was in that movie, and dust doesnt even make it through. I am sure it won't last out side very long but I just thought I would let you know about it.

VTKidder · 08-21-2003, 02:22 PM

Anyone ever heard of parking the thing, and on the last shutdown of the year, get the revs up, and pour ATF down the carb til it chokes itself and stalls? I've heard of this being done; apparently does something for lubrication. Old wise tale or a practical storage tactic? (No, I won't try with mine and let you all know how I end up

.)

*rickspickuppart* · 08-21-2003, 03:53 PM

I have heard of used car lots using atf and sometimes a water sprayer (squirt bottle) to break up carbon on real old motors but never to store one, but guess on a solid lifter motor it would coat the cylinders w/ oil in case one of the cylinders was stopped w/ a valve open, and it might prevent rusting but the cylinders would be hot enough to burn off any oil

Fred T · 08-21-2003, 04:16 PM

The ATF trick does work.

Here's what's recommended for engine storage.

Fresh oil and filter. Fresh antifreeze. Fill gas tank with your usual grade of gas, add stabilizer when you fill it. Driving it home will get it into the carb. Remove spark plugs, shoot a teaspoon engine oil into each cylinder, turn engine over a few times, then install plugs finger tight. (THis can be accomplished with the ATF). Remove the battery, and place it where it won't freeze, but not in contact with a concrete floor. Charge the battery monthly.

For the vehicle.

A cocoon is nice, but not always affordable. At the least, jack and block so the tires aren't on the ground. Put some moth balls in margerine tubs in the cab, along with some rat poison to keep out the critters. Tarp the cab if you can.

08-21-2003, 08:27 AM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Whats the best way to store a vehicle??? Do you guys have any tricks on storing a vehicle, My son has to store his truck till next spring, its going to be parked out side.

08-21-2003, 08:47 AM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	casey, I have never used one of these, but I have heard they work great. http://www.classiccarcocoon.com/index.phtml I would also like to see some more detailed pics of your truck. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

08-21-2003, 09:57 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if it's just short-term till spring just change the oil and filterfill gas tank with hi-test and add fuel stabilizer a good wash and wax and you'd be set __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-21-2003, 09:57 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	oh and disconnect and remove battery __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-21-2003, 04:16 PM	#9
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	The ATF trick does work. Here's what's recommended for engine storage. Fresh oil and filter. Fresh antifreeze. Fill gas tank with your usual grade of gas, add stabilizer when you fill it. Driving it home will get it into the carb. Remove spark plugs, shoot a teaspoon engine oil into each cylinder, turn engine over a few times, then install plugs finger tight. (THis can be accomplished with the ATF). Remove the battery, and place it where it won't freeze, but not in contact with a concrete floor. Charge the battery monthly. For the vehicle. A cocoon is nice, but not always affordable. At the least, jack and block so the tires aren't on the ground. Put some moth balls in margerine tubs in the cab, along with some rat poison to keep out the critters. Tarp the cab if you can. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

08-21-2003, 09:24 AM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Hutch I keep threating to get a digital camera, I might borrow one and gets some pics up on the board, thanks for asking

08-21-2003, 02:03 PM	#6
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I know a guy that has a 69 pace car that uses a thing that looks like the bubble the bubble boy was in that movie, and dust doesnt even make it through. I am sure it won't last out side very long but I just thought I would let you know about it.

08-21-2003, 02:22 PM	#7
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Anyone ever heard of parking the thing, and on the last shutdown of the year, get the revs up, and pour ATF down the carb til it chokes itself and stalls? I've heard of this being done; apparently does something for lubrication. Old wise tale or a practical storage tactic? (No, I won't try with mine and let you all know how I end up .)

08-21-2003, 03:53 PM	#8
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I have heard of used car lots using atf and sometimes a water sprayer (squirt bottle) to break up carbon on real old motors but never to store one, but guess on a solid lifter motor it would coat the cylinders w/ oil in case one of the cylinders was stopped w/ a valve open, and it might prevent rusting but the cylinders would be hot enough to burn off any oil



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