Hey Alicia, Roger,
I don't know the best way to do storage, but I can tell you about my
experiences with the Super Cheap auto tent. Mine was well pegged /
roped etc. First the white roof decays in the sun, I thought it was
snowing. Then a strong enough storm and it was cactus. It flew about
30m and bent all the poles and ripped to pieces in the process.
Yes I would be most worried about rot and rust. Would put some rust
converter on any surface rust / chips etc...
Sounds like some of the guys here have got good ideas on how to store
a vehicle. Surely you will find definitive info somewhere, try google
perhaps. Wonder if there is any specific considerations for the
syncro drive train? Make sure you do a good job, we have to preserve
these beautiful syncros! Good luck.
Sam
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Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alicia Crisp
<aliciacrsp@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Roger - I will pop into RAC for some official help and start
collecting old sheets and doonah covers - your idea of the tent is
also a great idea. I'll let you know how things go.
> Cheers,
> Alicia
>
> Roger Bell <bellrmit@...> wrote:
> Dear Alicia,
> You may find approaching the technical dept. of your State
motoring organisation will provide you with a detailed version of what
you want. I seem to recall the RACV either had an article on long term
storage in their magazine or offered it as a pamphlet. As others have
mentioned it is a question of how much effort/expense you want to go
to for increasing amounts of protection.
> A major issue is making sure you don't do anything to encourage
condensation to rot out the body and even the interior. Non
breathable tarpaulines are a common mistake and definately out.
Shipping containers can be fairly airtight particularly if they are ex
refrigerated (reefer) ones.
> If you have land you may even consider one of those "Supercheap Auto
Parts" tents/car ports as long as its well pegged down.
> I heard a story(urban myth?) of a person who carefully stored an
MG TC for his son's 21st birthday. When the big day arrived it was
presented to him and he promptly traded it in on a Valiant!
> Cheers
> Roger
> Alicia Crisp <aliciacrsp@...> wrote:
> .....thanks for your responses - there is some land to leace
the van on and the plan is to get in a shipping container to store it
in and do the mentioned in Phils email - ....I have many questions..of
which will come as I think more about this potential for this plan.....-
> 1) is it a concern not to turn the engine over every so
often..?.......in the "dry" scenario - the engine is obviously not
going to get turned over and the system is essentially "dry" - if
there is rust already in the pipes ....which I'm know there is!, -
will the lack of fluid enhance the rate of decay of parts?......what
would happen if fluid is left in the system - (i understand that it
should be removed - but what if?)
>
> I'm very naive about all to do with cars........
> If any of you guys know of any mechanics, even friends that might
help me with organising this in a coordinated and thorough manner it
would be soo so so so helpful?
>
> Thanks for your time!
>
> Alicia.........
>
> Ken <unclekenz@...> wrote:
> Gday Alicia,
>
> Obviously the best thing for starters is to store it out of the weather,
> tucked away in your garage would be lovely. Conversely, leaving it out
> in the weather is a no no.
>
> I have a kombi I've owned for 27 years and still loathe to part with it.
> It's parked in the garage out of the weather, I cover it with old bed
> sheets or dooner covers or whatever is lying around, I take it for a run
> every so often when I feel like it and using a newer technology 3 stage
> battery charger, keep the battery charged and so in optimum condition.
>
> You can choose to do also whats appropriate from Phils list as well ..
> no problem.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Ken
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alicia Crisp
> <aliciacrsp@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Have any of you got some hints on the long term storage of a Syncro? -
> I'm talking over 2-3 years - what might be the pros/cons of this and the
> best way to go about looking after the vehicle over this time?
> >
> > Really don't want to get rid of it....even though it costs an absolute
> fortune!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Alicia
> >
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