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Posted: 12/14/08 1:56pm Message 1 of 19
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
Joined: 8/27/2007
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Ah well, we had our first real winter storm last thursday. They put some salt on the roads. So, that'll be it for my Corvette this year.Unhappy

I did the following to it for winter storage;
Checked all fluids
Oil change
Topped off fuel tank + fuel stabilizer
Dryer sheets in and around the car
Moth balls around garage floor
Put on car cover
 
I store mine in an unheated detached garage.
I start it up & let it run for about 15-20 minutes every 10 days or so.
I pump the brakes alot & pull it back and forth in the driveway, weather permitting.
 
Did I miss anything?



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Posted: 12/14/08 2:16pm Message 2 of 19
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Kevin, you forgot the big hug and kiss!




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Posted: 12/14/08 2:25pm Message 3 of 19
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Kevin, you can also cut up some bars of Irish Spring soap, and leave it inside the interior. The critters don't like the scent........(I do and you might like it also) I guess the dryer sheets and the moth balls do pretty much the same. If you stored your baby in a car bag...you could also add dessicant bags to absorb any moisture. Another thing that can be done is; plastic put under the care, where the moisture comes up from. Keep those brakes pumped, as you said you would. Thumbs%20Up


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Posted: 12/14/08 4:23pm Message 4 of 19
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
I'll give the plastic on the floor a try.
Prolly Home Depot or Lowes will have something that'll work.
Thanks for the good idea!



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Posted: 12/14/08 5:21pm Message 5 of 19
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Newport, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
Keep a stethascope with you just to check that it still has a heartbeat.



Corvettes and women are the same...You want to make love to them but they keep breaking down.

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Posted: 12/14/08 5:27pm Message 6 of 19
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
Joined: 1/22/2006
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
I feel sorry for you guys that live in the "snow belt". I think the last snow we had in eastern NC was in 1989. We're fortunate to be able to drive our cars year-round. Maybe it's because we live in the "bible belt". Big%20smile


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Posted: 12/14/08 6:07pm Message 7 of 19
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Flanders, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/27/2004
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
I went for a 2 hour drive today, chilly but nice.


 

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Posted: 12/14/08 6:58pm Message 8 of 19
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Greensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
I went out and worked on a snowblower in the garage today.......

they kept lookin at me.....

Who knows we may have to move to a warmer climate.....

That would make em happier and who knows maybe there are better jobs elsewhere.....

Now if I can just talk my wife into it.....


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Posted: 12/14/08 11:45pm Message 9 of 19
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
You & me both LarryErmm


 

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Posted: 12/15/08 7:20am Message 10 of 19
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
Joined: 6/3/2008
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
I've been in the can't drive the Vette blues for a month already. If I even pull out of the garage it will slide right on down the hill LOL
 
Thinkin of gettin that "Corvette Fever " mag....is it any good?
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