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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:11 AM
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well my fiance and I have decided instead of selling my SS to just park it and store till after we get married and by a house. hopefully by the end of next year ill be able to bring it back on the road.

So what all should I do before storing the car?
It will be kept under a carport at least and hopefully be put inside my dads shop in a month or two and then our garage once we buy a house next summer.

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give it one more good car wash maybe wax if i have time
change the oil
should I fill the car up with gas and add some stabil
maybe get a battery tender but my battery is already 5 years old and seems like its on its way out.
front tires are brand new and the rears are almost bald.

So whats everyone suggestions for parking a car here in Florida.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Put the car on stands makes sure the that the suspension in compressed like it is on the road. Battery tender plus with 2 volt trickle charge, there is a batter protection on them too so it won't over charge the battery. But you can take the battery out instead of wasting the money. Fill the tank up to prevent moisture build up in the tank.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 03:10 PM
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give it to us...we'll look after it
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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i came hear to post what sean was going to say... to add to that i would get some silicone spray and spray down all your weather strippings, etc. dont want the heat to get to them and all...
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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start it once a month would help.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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i also do a free storage . just drop the car off here and leave keys with me.










miles may change during stay with my storage. but least you will know its being taking care of
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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I like the fine print Trevor. when i hear some one is storing the car or being shipped over seas i always say ill take care of the car lol

Thanks Sean and Ryan i think ill worry about getting a battery tender later on when i have a little extra money since it will never be a daily driver anyways it would be good to have could use it on my dads truck to. anyone think i should add any treatment to the fuel? and I will be able to start it every week or so and possibly move it around between the shop and house garage.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Umm Stabil is a must, but with that ethonal shi! in there is has a lot less shelf life that just 100% gas like back a few years. I would probally add more stabil that what it calls for. Oil should be good depending on what you use. Still change it after the 3 month or 6 months if syn.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Suspended my coverage this morning on the SS so its parked for now hopefully It will be in the building in a month or two. gave it a wash and wax last week and putting some stabil in the gas today.

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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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yep mine is being stored in a 10x20 indoor unit, man is it hard not driving it...
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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My car is finally inside the shop barely my Dad and I got it in there and there is not much room to get around it till we get rid of some of the wood next to it then I just need a car cove which im buying for my birthday.

Here is some pictures of washing it and then of it in the building.






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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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thats about how much room i have in my 10x20 unit. im taking my truck out for good tomorrow. its been sitting for about 5-6 months...
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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yeah its a 10x40 storage area attached to our 20x40 shop if the wood was not there though there would be plenty of room.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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yeah but you cant beat free storage.
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