Hey everyone
I purchased a nice convertible 67 Cutlass Supreme.Winter is upon us here in Tn.
And a garage this winter is out of the question,period.What to do is my question.Here are my options.I have a asphalt driveway.Or a bed of sand where I took down my swimming pool.Will the sand possibly keep more moisture out?
Or hold the water in causing more moisture? Or will the asphalt option fair better? Should I cover and park closer to the house where it blocks some morning dew? I feel just terrible that this piece of history might be ruined because I have no garage.There is no body rust and the interior is almost perfect. Thanks for any Pro input you may have.

 

Check all the fluids especially your antifreeze, air up the tires to max pressure on sidewall, throw in some stabil on top of a full tank of fuel, stuff a rag in the exhaust pipe to keep the critters out, and cover her up.

 

wait a minute

i need a definition of winter in tennesee

 

The last 2 winters we have had a couple major snow storms.It's not typical to receive hardly any snow.Barely reaches 20 or below.The last 2 years however has brought 6-12 inches at 1 time.
Thanks

 

LOL OK IDK what winter might bring in TN

I would store it like Oldcutlass said on the tar not sand w a good cover, take out the battery and keep it charged up. Some poeple use dryer sheets everywhere as a rodent deterrent. Some poeple hang dessicants in the interior and trunk to absorb moisture

portable garages are cheap too, even in a PG I would do all the above at a minimum

 

Your TN winter was like ours here in TX...
Park on the pavement and use a good cover. Secure it well, too.
Oldcutlass had a good list for you.
The key is to not park on soil and keep wet tree crap off of it.
Make sure the door and body drain holes are clear.
Try to get it out and drive it on your nicer days. That helps dry it out and keeps it exercised.

My Ford stays out all the time on the driveway and also gets driven during all the non-hot months. Surprising, there is still no rustout from anywhere.

 

I would invest in one of those whole car covers that zip up. You unzip it pull on to the cover then zip it up so the car in separated from moisture but yet the fabric is breathable.

 

Also invest in one of those $595 installed carports as well.

 

Good tips - the only thing I would add is the air intake. Critters like those as well, so I would plug some steel wool instead of a rag in the breather opening (as well as the exhaust pipe - critters don't tend to eat steel!) and do the other stuff as well.

Steve

ps - What part TN? I am in Northeast.