Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
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Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
- From: Cruiser <xcruiser66@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:41:28 -0700 (PDT)
Folks hold on this eBay one wants $7.70/$27.60 shipping? OUCH!
Everyone sells Stabil!
The REAL wholesale price for the 32oz size is around $10.00usd. case lot of 12.
I get a case shipped in for less than this eBay seller wants to ship just one bottle.
Granted its for a case of 12, and I have a wholesale account with the warehouse, but come on $7.70
to ship PLUS $11.95
I just went to autozone.com and the same size stabil, 32 OZ sells for $11.99 in store only.
But most auto parts, hardware, home depot, menards, lowes, department stores have it.
Oh and buy the way the stuff works!
I have used it and Marvel Mystery Oil in combo together for years.
While my web page deals with this issue related to motorcycles, the exact same applies to classic
cars.
As soon as my requisition for 2 more hours in the day comes thru, I'm gonna update my site to
include classic cars on that page.
Anyway here's the link -
http://www.cruisersclassics.com/cc_service_cycleservice_hints_low_usage.htm
My.02
Cruiser
--- Frederick Joslin <fljoslin@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Check this e-bay site
>
out:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STA-BIL-STABIL-Marine-gas-fuel-stabilizer-32-ounce_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ31286QQihZ018QQitemZ280154702424QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVWThey
> may ship to you.The price is reasonable since most places are more
> expensive than Wal-Mart.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob van der Es"
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:27:25 +0200
>
> 
>
> Hello Fred, Thanks for the useful info! I guess the tank capacity of a
> 1960 Imperial is 23 gallons, so I might be in for the large can..Now lets
> find out how I can get it here... It doesn't look that hazardous to me,
> and I won't be more flammable then a container with odorant I think..So I
> don't see a problem why I cant be send by USPS priority mail, ofcourse
> packed in a strong box.It might be better however that it only contains a
> car " maintance" product.Without any further details ofcourse :) It would
> be great to prepare my car for the winter the right way this time :)I
> hope I can work something out to get me a tin of this stuff! Thanks,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Frederick JoslinTo:
> mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:53
> PMSubject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
> Sta-Bil is a gas additive which helps reduce gas degradation over
> time.You need something like 1 oz StaBil / gallon of gas. Not sure. I
> usually add a little more that is suggested for an extra safety
> margin. I need to get my winter bottle soon.I usually have the tank
> mostly empty with enough gas to get through the monthly winter engine
> warm ups. Sta-Bil It is available in small plastic bottles from about
> 4 oz to 1 quart. Local Wal-Marts have it in 32 oz (quart) bottle for
> about $9.I am not sure how flammable or hazardous it is?
> http://www.thefarm.org/charities/i4at/surv/sta-bil.htm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob van der Es"
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:01:17 +0200
>
> 
>
> Sorry Fred, But what is Stabil exactly for kind of stuff?When is it
> necessary to add it to your fuel?And another maybe trivial question, do
> you store your car for the winter with an empty fuel tank or completely
> filled up to the fuel cap? I have choosen for the last option for the
> last two winters, cause I am afraid that an empty fuel tank will corrode
> inside... I haven't add any special mystery stuff like Stabil to the
> fuel, and the car fired right up after 5 months of storage!I use always
> Shell V-Power fuel in my car and had no problems with storage for over 6
> months, but maybe I am trying my luck here ? Robert
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Frederick JoslinTo:
> mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:23
> AMSubject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
> I live in Eastern WA where the winters are a little more "normal".I
> put up one of the carport tents from Costco on several inches of
> gravel. I also have a sheet of clear poly over the car which is kept
> off the car by judicious use of 2x4.The poly is needed because there
> is plenty of condensation dropping from the roof. I have had no
> rodent problems, but I do have a dog that can get to the car.I
> certainly like this set up much more than outside storage. The
> biggest problem is that the carport is 10' x 20' so the 69 LeBaron
> only just fits! I run my car about once a month get it good and warm
> and roll it back and forward about 6' and use Stabil (sp) in the
> fuel.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:25:03 -0400
>
>
> Jack's solution here is ideal.
>
> Most of mine are in garages with concrete
> floors as well, but a couple of them are
> relegated to the carports. Here in Washington
> State our winters are mild enough that things
> don't get too bad. Keeping the cars running and
> moving them around is the best answer for the
> ones that don't get to spend the winter in an
> actual garage. When possible, they should all
> be driven at least once a month.
>
> Some one commented on the collection of water
> on top of the tarp, and then condensing under
> the car. This has also happened to me. I just
> don't think that for my area, tarps are very
> good for protecting against much of anything.
> They tend to cause as many problems as they
> prevent. Truly, the cars need to either be
> properly stored indoors, with no gas, and if
> possible raised up off the floor, or they
> should be driven to keep things warmed up and
> moving around.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: YBSHORE@xxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 1:28 pm
> Subject: Re: IML: Winter Car Storage
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 9/25/2007 4:41:32 P.M.
> Eastern Daylight Time, randalpark@xxxxxxx
> writes:
>
> Last year I put a tarp underneath one of my cars, parked in a car
> port.
> Gradually, the hood insulation pad began to disappear. In the
> spring
> when I removed the tarp from under the car, I found it, along
> with two
> giant brown rats. I won't be doing that again. I'll just have to
> move
> the cars around more often and try to drive them occasionally to
> keep
> them dry.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
>
>
> Imperialist Paul, et al:
>
>
>
> I am fortunate enough to have dry,
> concrete floor barn [unheated except for an
> isolated shop at the rear] that I store my
> cars in and, I found that the concrete has a
> breathing factor as well -although I start and
> 'rotate' the cars around on nicer winter days
> here in New England, just as a matter of course
> --I have wondered about concrete-to-tire
> issues, and not just flat spots-- though I do
> not leave the cars in one place long enough
> for that to happen, generally.....anyway,
> though inside, I lessened my moisture/mold
> concerns a few years ago by going to the local
> Lowe's and for 5 bucks a sheet for 7/16
> sheathing, I layed the 4 X 8 sheets out on the
> barn floor butt to butt and in conjunction with
> a GOOD cover, I have been able to
> stay unscathed and the cars remain turnkey
> all winter, and as fresh as when I 'rested
> them' for the season....just the old .02 from
> gorgeous New England today where the 80+ degree
> weather has been very good to the '56 Imperial
> and her touring....and thank you, too, WPC as
> well as Mr. Exner, for I NEVER tire of looking
> at her....
>
>
>
> Jack
>
>
>
>
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