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deploying and storing my car

Posted: 12/29/06 9:39am Message 1 of 18
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Bismarck, ND - USA
Joined: 10/1/2004
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Vette(s): 1970 stingray, t-top, mulsanne blue with black interior, 406 ci with 444 hp, racing suspension, hooker headers/sidepipes - SOLD :(
So it seems the army has called my number.  In March, I'll be deploying to Iraq.  The insurance renewal on the Stingray occurs on January 15th, that will be the day I switch to storage insurance.  It will be...very hard to say good bye to this car for over a year, as I have put so much of my heart into it.  In any case, can you guys help get me a list of things that I need to do to prepare my car for long-term storage?  It will be storaged within a wood and metal storage facility with concrete floors.  I'd l ike to have the least amount of negative effect on the car as possible from this storage.


Mike

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Posted: 12/29/06 10:14am Message 2 of 18
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
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Posted: 12/29/06 11:21am Message 3 of 18
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Duncanville, TX - USA
Joined: 11/8/2003
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Mike, check out THIS THREAD on storage issues.

Good luck over there...come back in one piece, man.
Thanks for your service, too.


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Posted: 12/29/06 3:29pm Message 4 of 18
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Burke, VT - USA
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
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Posted: 12/29/06 5:15pm Message 5 of 18
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
You take care Mike.
 We'll be thinking of you. Thank you for your service. Drop us a line if and when you can. Hurry back!
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Posted: 12/29/06 5:17pm Message 6 of 18
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Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Mike,
Keep your head low and hurry back safely.
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Posted: 12/29/06 6:30pm Message 7 of 18
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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.
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Posted: 12/29/06 7:14pm Message 8 of 18
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Mike, I'd just like to add my own simple 'thanks' for your service to our country.

Hang tough, stay safe, and hope maybe you can stay in touch with the Forum from time to time in the coming year. Or after March, give us an email/snail mail address, and I'm sure this gang will keep in contact with you.

You've got that blue beauty to come home to!


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Posted: 12/29/06 7:31pm Message 9 of 18
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ - USA
Joined: 12/21/2006
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
wishing you the best for your tour and prayers that you make it through safely. thanks for the service you give. 


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Posted: 12/29/06 7:59pm Message 10 of 18
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I'll continue to pile on the THANKS!!  Log in to the site and check in with us when you can.  We're all grateful for your service.


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