Outdoor car storage questions
I think I'll store my IT-A Rx-7 outside this winter, probably on its open trailer. I'm in Colorado - winter ranges from -20F to 70F, relatively dry.
I drained the coolant, disconnected the battery, it's on scrap tires, loosened the tie downs, and has a good quality car cover.
Anything else? Would mothballs discourage the little animals of the forest from eating the wires?
Separately, a friend in NY state has a VW-based kitcar and wants to store it outside. No coolant, of course. Anything special for this car?
Thanks!
winter storage-More ideas
If possible, mount junk wheels and tires (spare tires?). Wrap a cover under the car when on the open trailer (keep most of the weather from blowing under the car.). You can do this before you put the car-cover over the top.
Antifreeze also will reduce the rusting of the interior of the cooling passages. In the spring, you can drain it out, save it and use it the next winter.
Moth balls in the car's interior.
Try a can (pick the appropiate size) over the open end of the exhaust pipe.
Put the battery in a warm place, and use a new generation trickle charger (Battery Tender, etc).
Bill