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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

like the title says. i am going to be stationed at ramstein germany for 4 years. i will be storing the camaro outside for the whole time. i came up with the idea to put a car cover on the ground and drive on that. then put one over the top and overlap the 2. is that a good idea?

also, i am going to be draining the gas, oil, and coolant. also will have it be sitting on jackstands on all 4 corners.

what else can you guys think of that i need to do?
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

They sell cylinder fogger that will keep the bores from rusting.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Also, put steel wool into the exhaust tips and intake. It will keep the mice out. Liberal application of moth ***** to the interior will make sure your seats dont become mouse nests.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

THANK YOU FOR SERVING! OK-Here's what you do-- park it in my garage & I will drive it every Sunday only when the temp is above 60* & below 100*.Full deatil cleaning every other Saturday. No charge for filling it & changing oil! Outside storage- man I wish I could garage it for you! I wouldn't even want a cent from you! Come home safe...
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

Originally Posted by t-top havoc
THANK YOU FOR SERVING! OK-Here's what you do-- park it in my garage & I will drive it every Sunday only when the temp is above 60* & below 100*.Full deatil cleaning every other Saturday. No charge for filling it & changing oil! Outside storage- man I wish I could garage it for you! I wouldn't even want a cent from you! Come home safe...
dont you have any buddys places you could keep it at? will the car be staying in the US or going w/ u to be stored?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

well i am going to be gone for 4 years. i just dont want to leave it at someones house and then they get orders and have to go or move. you know? the car will be staying in the us. storage place on base. $90 every 6 months isnt bad at all.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

Don't forget to disconnect your battery.

I would also, put on a few coats of wax before you leave. Try and get the Thickest car cover too. I have seen a few deteriorate before.

I would cotton ball the inside like crazy, then put a towel down in your trunk in case it leaks.

Steel wool in the exhaust. Store it with a full tank and full fluids and put something in the cylinder walls to prevent rust.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Re: storing camaro for 4 years what to do?

They also sell desiccant packs that will keep the inside nice and humidity free. That way it won't get damp and mildewy in there

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...siccant+bag.do
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