Storage

A step-by-step guide to removing your car from storage

February 20, 2012

If your classic car has been in storage for a few months, or a couple of years, there are a few things you must tend to before taking it for a spin.
Start with a visual inspection underneath the vehicle to see if it has been leaking any fluids. Spots on the floor may indicate that a fluid has been leaking. A coolant leak would typically be green, unless the vehicle has a newer coolant that comes in a few different colors ...
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Step-by-step guide to winterizing your car

November 01, 2011

Before storage
Select a dry, dark location for storage — preferably with limited access. Concrete flooring is best at keeping away moisture. If you must store your car on a dirt floor, place a plastic barrier under the vehicle, and place carpet pieces or plywood under the tires.
Give the vehicle a good wash/wax. Putting on and removing a vehicle cover will lead to unwanted scratches if the car is dirty ...
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MotorWatch’s Tips for Seasonal Storage

November 23, 2010

This article was reprinted courtesy of MotorWatch, a nonprofit organization that aims to provide a forum for the exchange of consumer and technical information concerning transportation and safety. To learn more, visit www.motorwatch.com.
There are a number of reasons to store a vehicle, i.e. taking a long vacation; being transferred overseas; or to preserve an old “classic.” If you need to store your vehicle for a few months or even years, here are recommended procedures for protecting your investment ...
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MotorWatch offers some valuable tips to protect your car from the elements. [Photo: woodley wonderworks, www.flickr.com/photos/73645804@N00]

Tips to Keep Mice out of Stored Cars

December 02, 2009

In our last newsletter (subscribe here), we asked readers for tips to keep mice out of their collector vehicles. Dozens responded with ideas ranging from D-Con and dryer sheets to sulfur and steel wool. If you’re putting your car away for the winter, keep reading for ways to keep those small, unwanted guests out of your prized possession this winter.
1. Dryer sheets
“I have had a 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL for 18 years, and I also have an acre in the country, so we see our share of mice ...
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"“Try Bounce fabric softener dryer sheets. Mice don’t like the smell, but you’ll like it better than moth balls."

Chicago Chev Garage

November 13, 2008

In small town America, the local Chevrolet dealership is often referred to as the “Chev Garage.” The term isn’t used much in the Chicago area, but the western suburb of St. Charles certainly has a “Chev Garage.” And it belongs to Tom Dietz. The garage — as well as Tom’s nearby car storage building — is loaded with old Chevys (of mostly ’62 vintage), along with more Chevrolet memorabilia than you’ll find in even a large Chevy mega-dealer.
Tom lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but when you see a ’62 Chevy station wagon sitting in the driveway, you get the sense that there might be some special stuff hidden away in the garage behind it ...
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