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Old 22-11-2011, 04:02 PM
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ive covered any suspect areas in grease and gonna car cover maybe, any thing else i can do? jack stands and wheels off?
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Old 22-11-2011, 04:50 PM
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depends where it is getting parked. carcoon is an option. one of them large pop up gazebos is another.
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put some pots of salt inside to dry up any moisture ive heard b4, or u can get proper things again to absorb moisture
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Is this for your gay cab?
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cover it in salt, salt preserves things, keeps them dry and stops them freezing. make sure you get it all including the underside.







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@ salt ideas


None of my cars have had garages, but a decent large driveway. It does piss me off not having a garage, but its not that bad a thing. It just means I clean it more and more, which is what I suggest you do, coating it and the wheels in plenty of high grade wax. But when you wash it, ensure you take it for a short spin so the water doesn't settle in rust prone areas.
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Originally Posted by Rick Astley
Is this for your gay cab?
yes! and the s1, why is the cab gay? lol
its going on the drive way out side the house, no room for a gazebo

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Just buy a air-chamber with a battery conditioner and pump the tyres right up hand brake off... I leave mine low on fuel... And when I come to wake it up I crank it my hand first.
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Originally Posted by b3nny
yes! and the s1, why is the cab gay? lol
its going on the drive way out side the house, no room for a gazebo
Can Steve not store it for ANOTHER winter?
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Originally Posted by Rick Astley
Can Steve not store it for ANOTHER winter?
man i forgot how funny you are!
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