storeing my 05 gt for the winter any suggestions on storing?

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stew - 17 Oct 2006 05:50 GMT

im storeing the car outside in a covered car port. im in michigan so im sure
it will be cold and lots of snow.any sugestions on storeing a newer stang?
pul; the battery..start it everynow and then? first new car..my thunderbird
project is in the heated garage..any help appretiated thanks..
stew

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Anabaena Microcystis - 17 Oct 2006 19:43 GMT

> im storeing the car outside in a covered car port. im in michigan so im
> sure
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> project is in the heated garage..any help appretiated thanks..
> stew

put a heater in the radiator. change out radiator fluid to survive that -40
degrees

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stew - 18 Oct 2006 04:02 GMT

thanks for all your help guys.my pony will be safe for the winter till
spring when she can come back out again.ever need any help with electronics
let me know.that is more my feild.(own car audio and electronics shop) again
thanks glad to see us ford guys stick together.
stew
sounds like a good ride down there patrick lol but i have to get the
snowmobile out soon..so i gotta be here and no offence im the only driver
lol good try though

> > im storeing the car outside in a covered car port. im in michigan so im
> > sure
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> put a heater in the radiator. change out radiator fluid to survive that -40
> degrees

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NoOption5L@aol.com - 18 Oct 2006 01:18 GMT

> im storeing the car outside in a covered car port. im in michigan so im sure
> it will be cold and lots of snow.any sugestions on storeing a newer stang?
> pul; the battery..start it everynow and then? first new car..my thunderbird
> project is in the heated garage..any help appretiated thanks..

Stew,

Your very best option is to deliver to me. I have a very southern
address and would gladly look after your baby until the the flowers are
blooming again in the spring. Heck, and for you, but mostly for your
'05 GT, I'll even waive my fee. And I PROMISE not to rack up any more
than 10-15,000 miles on it. PLUS, what the hell... I changed my mind,
I'll even come up your way to pick it up AND will return it in the
spring. Such a deal!

Second best option, if you can pony up the cash, is to check out a
rental storage unit. Depending on your area, you're probably looking
at about $100 a month. In my mind, it would be worth every penny to
keep it nice and dry all winter. You might also want to ask around.
You might be able to find someone who'll rent you some of their garage
space for less.

Third best, IMO, is just limit driving it -- only taking it out nice
days when the pavement is dry. And then drive it for at least 20-30
minutes to get all the condensation out of the exhaust, engine, etc.
(NEVER, just start it up for a few minutes and let it idle. That's bad
bad bad!)

Last choice is to put in a fresh fluids, fill the gas tank and toss in
a bottle of Stable, put it up on blocks, pull off the wheels and tires
and buy the best [outdoor] cover you can afford.

Did I mention I'll look after it for you?

Patrick

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.boB - 18 Oct 2006 03:39 GMT

Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel, and add stabilizer.
Remove the battery and put it inside. Change the oil. Make sure
the coolant/antifreeze is up to snuff. Cover with something
specifically made for this, not just a tarp. Spend the bux and
get a quality outdoor all weather cover. Get the tires up off
the ground. Pray for spring.

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