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03-15-2005, 02:11 PM

Who's got a car or bike in winter storage?

I have a car, she doesn't play in the snow. Lately we've been getting the "teaser" weather here. 40-50 degrees, dry and sunny, and I have the itch.

The itch to break out the 'Bird and drive it like I stole it! Would it kill me to get some snow on it? No, not at all. But its only been in one winter in its life time. Its got the paint job and zero rust to prove it.

Actually, the snow doesn't bother me, its the salt that gets used on the snow. Thats kinda scary.

I'll just keep waiting........................................... .....................

Dan · 03-15-2005, 02:17 PM

Nothing in storage for me this year.
But I remember the days when I'd go in the garage and pet my old Kawi.
I'd talk to it, letting him know that the snow was finally starting to melt...

Gooch · 03-15-2005, 03:10 PM

storage for me means pointed toward the door with some Stabil in the fuel tank and a cover over it. A trip to the barn with the booster for the neglected battery and a tire pressure gauge just for good measure..

15 minutes and I am good to go. Takes me longer to lug the leathers up there.

03-15-2005, 03:18 PM

Gooch, I have a battery warmer for mine. Its very small, looks like a charger, plugs into the wall, and it stays connected all the time. Keep the battery topped and charges as needed. Thats whats it made for. My neighbor keeps one on his boat battery.

Mine has a two position selector switch. Cars, and Motorcylces. Mine was about $25 at one of those Auto Parts Superstores.

Just a thought...

GoldenGutters · 03-15-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Who's got a car or bike in winter storage?

I have a car, she doesn't play in the snow. Lately we've been getting the "teaser" weather here. 40-50 degrees, dry and sunny, and I have the itch.

The itch to break out the 'Bird and drive it like I stole it! Would it kill me to get some snow on it? No, not at all. But its only been in one winter in its life time. Its got the paint job and zero rust to prove it.

Actually, the snow doesn't bother me, its the salt that gets used on the snow. Thats kinda scary.

I'll just keep waiting........................................... .....................

Snow???rusty car???car in storage??? Whats that???

03-15-2005, 05:32 PM

Thanks for stopping by GG. Come back soon.......or not.

j/k man.

Time2Surrender · 03-18-2005, 10:58 PM

Hopefully we will be seeing some photos of that T-Bird real soon.

best · 03-18-2005, 11:04 PM

Bike that is pointing to the street as soon as I get a bill or 3 paid.
Salt and sand being out there...a rinse will take car of the salt. I have a steam cleaner. The sand is a danger if not careful.

03-15-2005, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Jonesin' Who's got a car or bike in winter storage? I have a car, she doesn't play in the snow. Lately we've been getting the "teaser" weather here. 40-50 degrees, dry and sunny, and I have the itch. The itch to break out the 'Bird and drive it like I stole it! Would it kill me to get some snow on it? No, not at all. But its only been in one winter in its life time. Its got the paint job and zero rust to prove it. Actually, the snow doesn't bother me, its the salt that gets used on the snow. Thats kinda scary. I'll just keep waiting........................................... .....................

03-18-2005, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,166	Bike that is pointing to the street as soon as I get a bill or 3 paid. Salt and sand being out there...a rinse will take car of the salt. I have a steam cleaner. The sand is a danger if not careful. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

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03-15-2005, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dan Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,710	Nothing in storage for me this year. But I remember the days when I'd go in the garage and pet my old Kawi. I'd talk to it, letting him know that the snow was finally starting to melt...

03-15-2005, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,654	storage for me means pointed toward the door with some Stabil in the fuel tank and a cover over it. A trip to the barn with the booster for the neglected battery and a tire pressure gauge just for good measure.. 15 minutes and I am good to go. Takes me longer to lug the leathers up there.

03-15-2005, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Gooch, I have a battery warmer for mine. Its very small, looks like a charger, plugs into the wall, and it stays connected all the time. Keep the battery topped and charges as needed. Thats whats it made for. My neighbor keeps one on his boat battery. Mine has a two position selector switch. Cars, and Motorcylces. Mine was about $25 at one of those Auto Parts Superstores. Just a thought...

03-15-2005, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for stopping by GG. Come back soon.......or not. j/k man.

03-18-2005, 10:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,263 Blog Entries: 7	Hopefully we will be seeing some photos of that T-Bird real soon.

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