Well since this is going to be the first winter storing my Vette in the garage, I was looking for some tip on what to do, how to prep it for storage, or anything in general that I need to know. 

Its been sitting for about a month now and I've been starting it and driving it around the block every Thursday.  Its really hard to get it started after sitting for just a week, almost felt like I was going to run down the battery on starting.  Any ideas guys, thanks.

 One thing you must have is a Battery Tender. They sell around $40. They are great hook it up your battery it's allways fully charged,and it's fully automatic charges only when battery voltage drops.Fill your tank add some dry gas,if your like me I take rides  all winter long if there is no snow on the roads....

 Dave

Hi Mark,

When I put mine away for the winter I pull the battery and if it needs it, clean the battery case up along with the posts and cable ends. I then set the battery on the work bench and through the winter trickle charger it once a month. I fill the tank up and put fuel stabelizer in it. With a full tank I don't worry about condensation in the tank. I change the engine oil and filter then run it for a few minutes. I also flush the brake system. I like to pump a little grease into the front suspension parts to flush out any mostiure and contaminates. That's about it. I am sure others may do things a little different but so far it has worked for me. I may be going through this here in another week or two.

It's also a good idea to "critter proof" your garage. Make sure there is no dog food or bird seed stored in there, and thoroughly clean your car to remove any food scraps, etc. Change the oil just before you park it for the winter, and refrain from starting it occasionally as this only adds moisture (and acid) to the inside of the engine. Check the tire pressure and consider over inflating the tires by 4 or 5 pounds to help reduce flat spotting. Be sure to reduce to normal pressure before that first drive next spring.

Thanks guys, its got a full tank, and I think I'll look into the battery tender, and a good oil change is do anyways

Any other good ideas are still welcome

Think this will work

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BATTERY-TENDER-PLUS-CHARGER-H ARLEY-HONDA-CORVETTE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35594QQitemZ 4578892535QQrdZ1

When you run the motor or take it for a ride, don't forget to cycle the AC compressor so that the seal doesn't dry up.

I think the hard starting is typical, although I have no way of knowing how much/long your cranking before it fires.  Mine always starts right up if it has been driven within the last few hours.  However, it it sits for 2 - 3 days, I have to crank maybe 5 seconds before it fires.  From posts I've read, it is because we are spoiled by modern fuel injection and forget that our carbs are vented to the atmosphere, so the fuel in the carb evaporates within a few days and must be replenished before it will fire.  Also, just to make sure you remember the method to start a carb'd car  -  get in, press the accelerator all the way to the floor and let up, then crank.  It sets the choke, and also squirts some gas into the intake (provided the gas sitting in the accelerator pump has not also evaporated).  May cut a little off your cranking time, if you're not already doing this...  

I also add fuel stabilizer to the gas..keeps the gas from going bad. Use it in lawn mower etc.

Alan