posted 09-23-2000 11:04 AM                  

Also been to Redmond, I really love Seattle.

Again, Welcome, Jump in anytime.

posted 09-23-2000 11:27 AM                  

I drive mine on weekends until they Salt they roads, then up till they are clean.

I showed my car last winter and had out for that. Driving on & off the trailer I do not count as driving, But I did get to spend QUALITY time with my "WildCat" and show off at indoor shows.

I have a heated garage and really only make sure the car is clean and covered. I keep my car FULL in the winter of AMOCO Ultimate.

Jacking, blocking ( due to lift points this would be real pain in the a**), fuel stabilizer, battery tender, waxing are all good ideas but depends on your cats resting bed.

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Larry
CURRENT EXOTIC SPORTS
ISCA INTERNATIONAL POINTS CHAMP `99~`00
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posted 09-23-2000 05:12 PM                  

In regard to the fuel, I have always heard that, but I have let cars sit for 6 months to a year and never had any problems. It was recently explained to me that in a closed system gasoline retains its properties much longer than in an open container. As for proof of this theory, I just picked a car that had been only been driven once since March of 99 and the engine rebuilt in the last couple of months. Ran fine and there was no evidence of any gumming up in the fuel system.

I have always stored my cars with the tank full. Prevents condensation inside the tank.

posted 09-23-2000 05:18 PM                    

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davidn
00blk in Texas

posted 09-23-2000 07:23 PM                  

The charger is electronic and fully automatic and is about $35.00 from Walmart.

The part number is WM-1-12A and the brand name is now EverStart (used to be Schumacher).

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Mike Krehel
ProwlerOnline.com

posted 09-23-2000 09:41 PM                  

Also have `81 Imperial with 13,500 Miles. I have planned on driving this year to run the gas out and put fresh fuel in but think I will have to drain and refill because every time I plan on driving to show it looks like rain. It has only been in the rain 4 times and don't plan on #5 happening. It is running alittle rough but don't remember putting more than a few gallons of gas in it since `98

One thing no one has posted is to change the oil if you are leaving parked for extended period of time. Each fall it is time for oil change in my car and it is due again, so it will be my fall change soon.

posted 09-23-2000 10:09 PM                  

We fill the cat with gas, adding fuel stabilizer at the gas station - drive the cat back to ensure the stabilizer reaches throughout the fuel system. Full tank of gas minimizes the amount of air in the tank, minimizing oxidation of the fuel.

We use battery tenders because they monitor battery voltage, only charging to maintain a full charge, never overcharging. Battery Tender just released a permanent bleed for the battery and with a cap to protect the connector. Also change the oil and filter before storing it. Air the tires to the maximum pressure on the sidewall, making sure to remember to lower them to the recommended levels in the Spring.

In our climate, cold winter, high humidity, stored in a garage that is used daily, we elect to bag the car. There are many types of bags. The best solution is a black plastic bag and large quantities of dessicant in the bag to remove all moisture within the inert atmosphere. When the car is removed, it is absolutely as clean as the day it was put away with the engine starting faster than I would care to have.

We thoroughly cleaned the cat, making sure it is completely dry before putting it in the bag. Also making sure that it is waxed and detailed. We cover it with its normal car cover before putting in the bag. It is a type of bag that zips on three sides. You drive the car onto the bag carefully. Distribute the dessicant tubes under the hood, in the trunk, in the interior and in the bag. We used 20 lbs. and extracted 1 to 1 1/2 gallons of water. Then we put on the normal cover so that the bag doesn't scratch the car if it blows around at all. We put on the battery tender and zipped up the bag. When we took it out this Spring, it was as clean and beautiful as the day we put it in.

posted 09-24-2000 07:27 PM                  

The system monitors battery voltage and charges at 1.25 amp per hour until the voltage returns to full charge. It automatically shuts off and monitors voltage until needed again. It doesn't boil the water out of the battery nor does it overcharge it. It is a 12-volt.

posted 09-24-2000 09:39 PM                  

MidlifeProwler (and anyone else who is interested):

The battery tender can be found at:
www.accwhse.com

It is part #01991 and they have it listed for $37.95. Bob says it is the cheapest price he found anywhere and they have great service!