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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Car: 1985 Firebird Trans Am
Engine: 5.0 Liter Engine
Transmission: 700R4
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Winter Storage of a Trans Am- Car Jacket or Car Cover ??

Has anyone stored there 3rd Gen in one of the Car Jackets for the Winter that covers the entire car ands zip it up ????

Normally, I prepare my 85 TA for winter, Oil Change, Wax, Stabil in gas and Battery Tender ect and a Good Car Cover in my Garage at home.

I have the Covercraft Noah Car Cover and never have a problem, but wondering it the entire car is covered, I do not need to worry about any debris , dirt or salt getting underneath the car and cause rust.

If you use one, which one did you buy and how did your car look after you opened her up in the spring ?????

My Winter Storage Checklist that I do Every Winter:

Change Motor Oil and Filter; Evans NPG+ Waterless Coolant-Lifetime No Need to Change; Add Fuel Stabilizer and Fill Tank; Drive for 30 min to Circulate through System; Over Inflate Tires 5-8 Lbs additional pressure- 40 psi; Run Air Conditioning to Lubricates the System; Wash and Wax Car. Wax Wheels,Clean Interior and Windows; Lubricate Carburetor with WD-40; Cover with Plastic Bag and Replace Air Filter; Lubricate all the Chassis Points, Door, Hood, Latches and Antenna; Seal up Exhaust Tips to resist Moisture and Rust; Leave One Window Open a Crack-For Circulation; Do not Apply Emergency Brake; Add Dry-Stor Packs/Baking Soda to the Interior/Engine to absorb Moisture; Install Car Cover; Connect Battery Tender Plus to Battery

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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Re: Winter Storage of a Trans Am- Car Jacket or Car Cover ??

hey might be to late for this but i know you shouldn't store your car in one of these, trust me. i have seen what they can do, and maybe it might work out for you, i know one thing,if you store your car use 3-4 tubs of baking soda, put it in butter tubs or something and place them in your car as this absorbs moisture, it worked really good for me , also put some barbeque charcoal underneath you car,this will also absorbs moisture, people that had there cars around mine got nailed with mildew, i never got a bit, and it was the same every year, hope this helps.
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