Re: IML: Winter Car Storage

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Jack's solution here is ideal.

Most of mine are in garages with concrete floors as well, but a couple 
of them are relegated to the carports. Here in Washington State our 
winters are mild enough that things don't get too bad. Keeping the cars 
running and moving them around is the best answer for the ones that 
don't get to spend the winter in an actual garage. When possible, they 
should all be driven at least once a month.

Some one commented on the collection of water on top of the tarp, and 
then condensing under the car. This has also happened to me. I just 
don't think that for my area, tarps are very good for protecting 
against much of anything. They tend to cause as many problems as they 
prevent. Truly, the cars need to either be properly stored indoors, 
with no gas, and if possible raised up off the floor, or they should be 
driven to keep things warmed up and moving around.

Paul W.


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From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 1:28 pm
Subject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage




In a message dated 9/25/2007 4:41:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
randalpark@xxxxxxx writes:

Last year I put a tarp underneath one of my cars, parked in a car port.
Gradually, the hood insulation pad began to disappear. In the spring
when I removed the tarp from under the car, I found it, along with two
giant brown rats. I won't be doing that again. I'll just have to move
the cars around more often and try to drive them occasionally to keep
them dry.

Paul W.




Imperialist Paul, et al:

 

    I am fortunate enough to have dry, concrete floor barn [unheated 
except for an isolated shop at the rear] that I store my cars in and, I 
found that the concrete has a breathing factor as well -although I 
start and 'rotate' the cars around on nicer winter days here in New 
England, just as a matter of course --I have wondered about 
concrete-to-tire issues, and not just flat spots-- though I do not 
leave the cars in one place long enough for that to happen, 
generally.....anyway, though inside, I lessened my moisture/mold 
concerns a few years ago by going to the local Lowe's and for 5 bucks a 
sheet for 7/16 sheathing, I layed the 4 X 8 sheets out on the barn 
floor butt to butt and in conjunction with a GOOD cover, I have been 
able to stay unscathed and the cars remain turnkey all winter, and as 
fresh as when I 'rested them' for the season....just the old .02 from 
gorgeous New England today where the 80+ degree weather has been very 
good to the '56 Imperial and her touring....and thank you, too, WPC as 
well as Mr. Exner, for I NEVER tire of looking at her....

 

Jack




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