How to store the stang

[2003whitegt]

Ok i know its way early to think about this but what is the best way to store the stang for winter? I was thinking of putting her up on stands and pulling the tires. I do know that during the winter months i will be doing the suspension and engine work. So is putting her up on stands one of the best ways to store her, or what are some other ideas? This way i can get all the items now and be prepared for the weather.
Thanks

 

[BlackStang03]

Damn winter just ended and your already talking about storing for the winter lol. When I store mine this winter I was thinking of ordering some vehicle positioning jacks/lift, so I can roll her outta the way....When I store my bike I put it on stands and add fuel stabilizer. If you are going to be working on the car I would defiantly put it on jacks, could also save your tires from getting a flat spot, thats why i put my bike on stands because it sits about 4-5 months without moving.

I also change my oil before storing, put a little bit of fresh gas in with stabilizer and drive for a little bit to get the stabilizer mixed around and through the system. and I start my bike and let it run 2-3 times a week for about 10 mins.

 

[mr-mike]

staybil in the gas , cover with a good cover a few desicant bags in the body & trunk you could use armoral around all the rubber moulding & hoses ....inside or out ? purge the gas line run the car for a few miles after you add the staybil it will last almost a year make sure the tank is near full less chances for water to build up I have seen boats fire up after over a year staybil is a good product I always would change the oil & filter a week before the lay up ...... a buddy puts a whole box of fabric softners the scented type inside body & trunk jacking up the body is important a good wash & wax helps but sure its good & dry before you cover it do it all & it will be fine work ...... oh yeah run the AC for that last ride then shut it off & leave the setting on vent ......

 

[2003whitegt]

Thanks for the info.
I know winter just ended, but i want to make sure that i get all the stuff i need now, and have it ready instead of waiting till the end of summer and try to run around ad get it. i like the idea of the lifts with the wheels, so i can move her around the garage when needed.

 

[BlackStang03]

Thanks for the info.
i like the idea of the lifts with the wheels, so i can move her around the garage when needed.

Mine is going to be in a big pole barn garage and that makes it alot easier to move around, they can be expensive though. they also make "tire skates" or a dolly set, they are a little bit cheaper and have heard they work really good.

 

[Maxpowers]

I put my car in an environmentally controlled storage. I don't use any fuel additive, but my car only sits for 3-4 months. Just fill your tank to the top with 93.

I do not take my tires off because I can't move it around. 3 months will not hurt your tires unless they tend to go flat.

Depends on how much you like your car, but you really don't need to change the oil before storage and right after. I just change mine as soon as I get it out of storage.

 

[40oz]

Park it on a drop cloth so your cover doesn't collect moisture like a greenhouse, if you aren't in "environmentally controlled storage" that controlls humidity. And I'd change the oil before I parked it.

 

[trombonedemon]

Park it on a drop cloth so your cover doesn't collect moisture like a greenhouse, if you aren't in "environmentally controlled storage" that controlls humidity. And I'd change the oil before I parked it.

Yea, humidity kills everything.

 

[2002YellowGTGuy]

Totally agreed on the 93 octane. I recommend Shell V-Power 93 as it doesn't contain and Ethanol which gums up filters and pumps something fierce. The previous owner of my car learned that the hard way. That why it came installed with a brand new fuel pump and filter. I've stored a number of sports cars with full tanks of premium without and stbilizer and I've never had any issues. Cold storage unit, no climate control through Wisconsin winters.

 

[D-BOI]

here you go i started the same thread a while ago and there is some really good info on there.
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/804081-mustang-storage.html