The temperatures are dropping and the season for snow and ice is beginning. Getting your classic stored away for winter can be a daunting task. Here are some tips:
- Store Your Classic in a Garage: The most basic protection against the elements for your classic is to store it in a warm dry place. If your indoor storage is prone to varmints, make sure to take precautions against them damaging your vehicle.
- Check Antifreeze Levels: If you’re having to store outside, or in an unheated garage, you’ll want to make sure your engine block isn’t in danger of cracking.
- Protect Your Tires: Temperature changes can change your tire pressure. Make sure your tires are full of air. If you have a jack stand, consider putting the truck up on it to avoid flat spots on the tires.
- Wash, Wax, Cover: Even when storing in a warm, dry place, make sure to wash and wax your vehicle before putting a cover on. Dust and dirt can scratch your paint job if not cleaned before putting on the cover.
- Fill Your Gas Tank: Air in your gas tank could lead to moisture, which means rust. Make sure your gas is full before storing your Classic for the winter.
- Mind the Battery: A trickle charger can help maintain your battery life through the cold months. If you don’t have one on hand, disconnecting your battery is an alternative.
If we missed any important steps that you take with your Classic, post them below in a comment. Check out our car are items to get your classic ready for winter. Also, check out our trickle charger.
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My first classic car purchase arrived by open trailer last week. It had accumulated considerable road dirt en route. I’m a bit leery about washing the car and then parking it in my unheated garage. Would I be wiser to postpone the wash until a warm, dry day in spring when I could move it into the sunshine to dry thoroughly?