Storing car question
Storing car question Ok, so I took my Trans Am off the road because i'm going to start a build on it.
I put a cover on it, and its waterproof, snow proof, etc. it has a vent on the front and on the back. My question is, should i crack the windows to let some air in? I won't be doing any work over the winter, its too goddamned cold. I'm going to start it every week or so, so i'm not worried about storage otherwise, just curious about the cover. the t-top leaks a little bit on the right side near the window when it POURS so the floor was damp when i put the cover on it. SO, crack the windows or not?
also, for those interested, the plan is probably:
rebuild engine (383 stroker, possibly FI)
full suspension - get rid of stamped steel parts, and new goodies all around
corvette brakes
12bolt/9inch/d60
full exhaust
interior - either stripped and caged or insulated, stereo and some new seats
por15 underside, fix any rust spots.
and fix the little things like the e-brake, cracked ground effects, weather stripping on pass side, misc interior bits (broke the plastic around the shifter, torn boot) short shifter, etc.
Its going to be a long build, but I figure once I get the suspension done and make it pass inspection (cats are bad) I'll put it back on the road while i build it up.
I put a cover on it, and its waterproof, snow proof, etc. it has a vent on the front and on the back. My question is, should i crack the windows to let some air in? I won't be doing any work over the winter, its too goddamned cold. I'm going to start it every week or so, so i'm not worried about storage otherwise, just curious about the cover. the t-top leaks a little bit on the right side near the window when it POURS so the floor was damp when i put the cover on it. SO, crack the windows or not?
also, for those interested, the plan is probably:
rebuild engine (383 stroker, possibly FI)
full suspension - get rid of stamped steel parts, and new goodies all around
corvette brakes
12bolt/9inch/d60
full exhaust
interior - either stripped and caged or insulated, stereo and some new seats
por15 underside, fix any rust spots.
and fix the little things like the e-brake, cracked ground effects, weather stripping on pass side, misc interior bits (broke the plastic around the shifter, torn boot) short shifter, etc.
Its going to be a long build, but I figure once I get the suspension done and make it pass inspection (cats are bad) I'll put it back on the road while i build it up.
My $.02 would to make sure the floor is dried up, close the windows, throw some dryer sheets throughout, throw on the cover. The cover should keep any water from coming in and the car is not "air tight" to begin with so it will "breathe." By having the windows open you may open yourself up to more "critters" making their way in there. Plug your exhaust as well.
oh I'm not terribly worried about the damp floor, I'm going in there this weekend to make sure everything is out of the car and dry.
Why the dryer sheets? and plugging the exhaust?
Why the dryer sheets? and plugging the exhaust?
