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Alright here is the car’s condition:
It is currently flat black covered in what looks like some cheapy black spray paint (no clearcoat, bought it like this) here is a pic:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0tK7vZOZDTx3dgREyIt-rw?feat=directlink
There is some surface rust on the body, and its starting to flake in some places. I am planning to sandblast all the rust off real soon down to bare metal and then put sealer/primer/2 coats cheap black paint/etc (don’t worry I am giving it a ,000 concours paint job in about a year).
What I’m asking is what are things I need to do to prevent rust/damage because I DO NOT HAVE A GARAGE. This car is like my baby I do not trust it in anyone else’s garage. In other words, this car will be SITTING OUTSIDE for the winter.
In preparation for this, I just bought a 0 Noah car cover that is incredibly waterproof yet completely BREATHEABLE so no moisture will be trapped inside.
Also I will disconnect the battery. I was told to fill the gas tank up all the way full to prevent condensation from rising to the top of the tank leading to rust.
I am asking car collectors or anyone w/ experience/knowledge, is there anything else I should do (ex. how do I prevent spiders/mice or any insect from making nests in places? Do I have to seal every opening? Is this a good idea?) This thing will prob be stored for 3 months. All help is appreciated.
The following is the answer:
Answer by mr.me 2
get a car cover and make sure to warm it up or drive it like once or twice a week
Answer by Rustynail
To store your car outside you want to have the car over concrete or pavement, this will help keep moisture from rusting the underside of your car over the winter months. You also want to fill the tank up with gas, and add a container of fuel stabilizer to prevent the gas from turning bad. Next you want to place the car on jack-stands to get the wheels off the ground and unload the suspension, also helps in preventing theft. At this point I make sure there is nothing in the car to attract mice, or insects. I put a box of mothballs on the battery tray and the back seat, this keeps away the bugs & vermin.
Answer by action
Even if you store inside spiders and mice can be a problem.
Jack the car up and sit on jack stands.
They have additive that you put in your gas and run motor till it is all the way through your Fuel system. To stop the gas from varnishing
your carburetor.
Try mouse traps or poison, same for insects
Can’t think what they call the stuf for your fuell but they sell it in all automotive places.
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