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jfl300
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USA
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 Posted - 01/27/2004 : 13:40:29
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Anyone got tips on How to store and/or What to do when its time to wake up you favorite mopar?
All Opinions welcome - lets hear from you.
Jim Lynch
1968 Charger Plum Crazy - 440/727
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BUDIMIR
Hardcore Mopar Fan
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2004 : 15:03:34
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JIM,
Depending on how long your storing it and where, meaning a heated storage area or cold storage it can be different. The proper way just as our boat storage which is an i/o car engine plus my own Mopar, here is what I have allways done by direction of teaching through the years. Take the tires off and put it on jack stands so they do not get flat spots from sitting a long time if it is sitting a very long time. Next I change the oil and filter prior to putting away and change the the coolant and make sure it's set for cold weather, other than that I ussauly buy and use what's called fogging oil that you start the engine and pour it in the carburetor untill, it floods out,then let it shut down and sit for the off season for the fogging oil keeps the internal engine lubricated for the off season.
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jfl300
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2004 : 17:19:09
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Chris,
Just opening up a topic to see what everyone does, Not trying to judge what is correct - just looking for everyone's opinion.
People have there own set procedures and I know some of my buddies just park it, change the oil and go. Just trying to solicit ideas and maybe get a few more post to the site.
Myself, make sure the tank is full use sta-bil and heet to keep the water out of the gas, don't remove the tires but put Jack Stands under the frame rails. Leave it alone during the storage period and change the oil after starting it one time in the spring. From the other forum topic I use Slick 50 and hope and pray that it really works. So far so good though....
Jim Lynch
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BUDIMIR
Hardcore Mopar Fan
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2004 : 18:02:35
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HEY JIM,
Glad to see you opening this subject for it's a very good point and alot of people do not think of it when it comes to putting them down for the off season. If I may please, I forgot to say that I also disconnect the battery while they just sit. In my vehicles case even though it's minor the battery will and has drained down from sitting just due to the clock on the dash and the radio memory. I hope that we are helping all out here on this for alot of people do not think of these things at all. I also forgot what you had stated, plus I do also is put Stabil in the fuel tank. I didn't think about using Heet though. Sounds like a good idea just never thought about using it also, can't hurt I'm sure especially for water build up? See Jim I do not know everything and I also learn as I go here too!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU BUDDY!
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BUDIMIR
Hardcore Mopar Fan
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2004 : 18:29:36
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JIM,
See I forgot a couple of things here that you wrote on "I guess thats what old age does to you?" I agree that you do not have to take the tires off the car, just get them off the ground but I guess I'm a little concentric for I take them off and at the beggining of the season I check the brake system complete for reliability and so. The other thing I forgot was the Slick 50, again there I'm sure are alot of additives out there that are good for they would not be making them nor selling them but I had a really bad experience with Slick 50 in my old Magnum and also heard this from others?Trust me I hope that you do not have any problems using it for I personally would hate to see anything happen to your vehicle.
I as you hope that the others put some input in here for we both can learn and see what is a good product out there and might be able to use and help us out in the long run. There has to be product out there as Octane Boost that really works but is not cheap, What is of course thats good? We have 2 gas stations by us that sell 107 octane racing fuel but it's a big price $2.95 a gallon!
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Dave Kanofsky
Hardcore Mopar Fan
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
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Posted - 01/28/2004 : 12:53:14
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Be careful where you put the jackstand under your car.
Your car is designed to be supported by the suspension so that's where the frame is designed to take the load, if you have the jackstands just under the framerails you are putting all of the cars weight where it is not intended to be. Chances are it won't hurt anything, but ???
I have also heard that radial tires won't flat spot like bias ply's did. I have left mine on the ground for years now with no problem.
I also put down a layer of plastic under the car to prevent moisture from coming up through the concrete. As a matter of fact, my garage is carpeted with plastic underneath the carpet.
Chaplain, Racers For Christ (www.teamrfc.org)
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BUDIMIR
Hardcore Mopar Fan
USA
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Posted - 01/28/2004 : 14:18:51
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DAVE,
You have some really great ideas there, never really thought about putting plastic down to keep the condensation out from the garage floor, it makes alot of sense for the concrete floor gets real wet when the weather changes. As for the jack stands I support the car by putting them under the rear axle tubes by the shocks on the rear and the front I place them under the lower control arms which works out well. I completely agree with you as far as placing them under the body frame and possible distortion.
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joker
I Like Mopars
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Posted - 01/30/2004 : 16:06:30
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This may seem odd to some but I've done it for years and IT WORKS. To prevent flat spots in my tires during storage I put foam swim lesson kick boards under my tires. The foam forms to the shape of the tire and keeps the tire up off of the conrete floor. Just a tip: If your going to do this get the kickboards that are soft foam. Stay away from the kickboards that have a fabric meshed cover over the foam, they are very rigid and do not form very well to the tire. I told you it seems odd but you can't argue with results.
I also use a carpet remnant under my car to prevent moisture from climbing up on the undercarrige and rusting everything out. |
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BUDIMIR
Hardcore Mopar Fan
USA
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Posted - 01/30/2004 : 16:39:22
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HEY JOKER,
It doesn't seem odd at all actually it seems like a great idea especially the foam part for the tires will not then be sittng on the cold-damp wet floor either doing that. I do agree that the newer tires like I have "radials" seem to be alot less prone to this but alot of the guy's are still using the old bias ply tires for look and originality. Great tip! The carpet concept is also a good idea for the moisture factor, This all makes perfect sense!
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Moparton
Mopars are cool
USA
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Posted - 10/27/2004 : 22:36:13
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| Buy some insulation,hang some dry wall, spend some money on a real furnace and have a place to work( and hang out) during our long winter months. We have made(have been making) the investment in our Mopars. It doesn't take as much money as you might think. A heated garage is the easiest and best think we (northerners) can do to maintain our vintage iron. Try it you'll like it. |
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74Barracuda
Mopars Rule
USA
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Posted - 10/27/2004 : 22:41:19
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I couldn't agree more about the heated garage! I would be lost without my three stall heated garage. Now if we can just talk the utility companies into lowering the gas rates for us! Hmmmmmm!
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