427SnakeSC
70 posts
Nov 17, 2007
2:44 AM
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I have noticed on CC, that many members ask how to prepare their car for winter storage. This is the regime I have used over the years on my cars and trucks.
1) Make sure your anti-freeze is good.
2) Pour the recommended amount of fuel stabilizer in tank.
3) Some methyl hydrate in tank will help prevent moisture buildup.
4) Pour half a litre of Dexron II or III into crankcase. This will help clean out any sludge buildup.
5) Start engine and let warm up.
6) Remove air cleaner & pour Dexron down carb. Shut engine off.
7) Drain oil and remove filter.
8) Replace oil and filter.
9) I usually cover my car and put it up on stands for the winter.
10) I usually "click" over the engine occasionally to prevent compression damage to the valve springs. Do not start engine, as this will cause condensation in the crankcase. This condensation will combine with unburnt fuel and create a corrosive element which will eat away at your main bearings.
11) I also put the car on a battery tender."There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
Last Edited on 17-Nov-2007 2:47 AM
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
369 posts
Sep 22, 2008
8:16 AM
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I guess it is that time again for many of us. The above Post is very informative, but omits the Meds required to get the Snake Handler through the winter.
What do you recommend?
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Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does.
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1200 posts
Sep 22, 2008
9:35 AM
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Valium, lots and lots of Valium, washed down with copious amounts of Jack Daniels!!!
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 "There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Ron75
SENIOR MEMBER
625 posts
Sep 23, 2008
5:57 AM
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Ah, the wonders of California. Even with our cold weather I don't have to go through that routine. I just go out and start mine with the rubber exhaust extensions ran out the door every so often and run them until they are up to temp. Then we normally have a day or so every month where I can take it out for a short drive to get all of the fluids warm and mixed. I took the 69 Cobra for a drive yesterday and met a really nice couple from England. Ron
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1203 posts
Sep 23, 2008
5:59 AM
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That's nice Ron! Sure, go ahead, rub it in! LOL!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Ron75
SENIOR MEMBER
627 posts
Sep 23, 2008
7:33 AM
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Yea, like Nomad I can spend most of the bad weather sleeping and taking naps in between my snacks. But at least you don't have the hot weather we have and can drive yours in the Summer. Ron
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Ron Widener
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
371 posts
Sep 23, 2008
12:51 PM
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Snacks? You have snacks? Party at Ron's garage!
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Ron75
SENIOR MEMBER
629 posts
Sep 24, 2008
3:04 AM
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Nomad, I live on junk food except when I eat out and then I eat real food. At my age and with my health, I don't have to worry about what I eat as it won't make anything any worse. Just have to limit the Viagra. Ron LOL
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Ron Widener
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1298 posts
Oct 12, 2008
3:10 PM
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For some of us, this is a sad time of year. I just started my winterizing process for my bikes. I just put fuel stab, & methyl hydrate in the gas tanks. I will probably try to take them out for one last ride tomorrow, then complete the winterizing on them. With some luck, I should get my car back this week. The weather has been fantastic this past few weeks. Hopefully it will hold for a few more weeks, so I can get some seat time in it, before freeze up. Then it's time to hunker down for the long cold months!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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cobra25
Charter Member
69 posts
Oct 12, 2008
4:35 PM
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What about the embalming fluid? I heard some guys just put their collectables in a car capsule full of embalming fluid. Does this really work?? LOL..
Last Edited on 12-Oct-2008 4:36 PM
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Ross154
Charter Member
54 posts
Oct 12, 2008
6:11 PM
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Fro the car?? Nomad does this regularly for himself, and sometimes the neighbours cats.
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1299 posts
Oct 12, 2008
6:41 PM
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That explains why we haven't heard too much from Nomad! He is in his capsule of embalming fluid! LOL!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1378 posts
Oct 29, 2008
9:12 AM
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Just bringing this back up to the top, for this time of year.
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
484 posts
Oct 29, 2008
10:18 AM
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Er, ok, thanks.
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1424 posts
Nov 14, 2008
3:25 AM
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Weather here has been pretty poor all this week, and the forecast is not much better. I am thinking that I will soon be putting the car away for the winter. I would have liked to have gotten out for one last ride before freeze up, but that looks like it isn't in the cards, right now.
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
503 posts
Nov 14, 2008
9:49 AM
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Why you crying piece of.................... get over it. My car has been in storage for so long that I can't remember what colour it is.
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DobeBob
30 posts
Nov 14, 2008
10:05 AM
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Ha Ha.....
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1425 posts
Nov 14, 2008
10:23 AM
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Nomad, at your age, you shouldn't even be driving that beast! That car is way too much for you! That should be in storage all the time! By the way, the colour is your favourite shade of white! LOL!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
504 posts
Nov 14, 2008
10:48 AM
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At my age I don't even buy green fruit, and I only read Short Stories. Thanks for reminding me of the colour of my Cobra, it's dark white, bordering on black.
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Rehab is for quitters.
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1426 posts
Nov 14, 2008
11:20 AM
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See, there you go! You're not completely round the bend yet! When that car does get to be too much for you, I know I can make room in my garage to store it for you. It will have a great garage mate, too!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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Joe Wicked
Charter Member
86 posts
Nov 15, 2008
9:37 PM
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For all you people in cold weather climates, I have the best winter storage solution for you. Ship your car to me and I will keep it garaged for a small fee. For a nominal additional fee, I will ensure that it stays well cleaned, and that all fluids get cycled at least once per month. This way you will not have to go through the rigors of prepping a car, or bike, for winter and will always have a well cared ready to ride car for the spring.
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Nomad
SENIOR MEMBER
505 posts
Nov 16, 2008
12:20 AM
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Thanks for the generous gesture Joe! I have shipped my Cobra via Fed Ex with shipping charges due when you receive it. There is dirty laundry in the trunk, if you find time to do it, it would be great. Cheers
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Rehab is for quitters.
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Joe Wicked
Charter Member
87 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:32 AM
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Going to be a busy winter racin...errr tending to your Cobra, but I will try to get it done Sir.
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427SnakeSC
Administrator
1437 posts
Nov 17, 2008
10:48 AM
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Good man Joe! I hope Nomad appreciates all your help! LOL!
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"There is nothing nice about a Cobra. It's stripped down to the essentials, a big engine, a small car, and four wide tires to keep the whole business on the pavement. It's loud, smells like gasoline, and shakes, shudders, and bucks. It makes your arms tired and your feet hot. You nearly crash about once every 10 minutes. It's so damn wonderful that you can't believe it."
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