Question on storage for the winter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JoeKan · 10-13-2019, 10:30 PM

I put my pride and joy, 1968 International Harvester Travelall in storage today for the winter. It's actually in a garage at another location other than my house. My question is since it is going to sit there all winter, do I need to put it up on jacks? Anything else I need to do? I didn't have much time to work on her this year as I was busy with another 68.
Thanks!
Joe

akart · 10-14-2019, 01:57 AM

Check the anti freeze and disconnect the battery. Fresh oil change would be nice.That's it.

rsavage · 10-14-2019, 05:55 AM

Put some Stabil in the fuel tank and run it for awhile to get it to the carb. If stored in an unheated garage, fill the tank. Put a battery tender on the battery and bring it home to keep it from freezing. Do something to keep the critters out. traps around it dryer sheets inside it etc. - there are lots of home remedies.

**Getter-Done** · 10-14-2019, 06:38 AM

I use Sta-bil and ethanol free gas.
Here is a link that was shared about how to find stations close to you.

Link:https://www.pure-gas.org/

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71gmcC15 · 10-14-2019, 11:02 AM

I just put my 71 gmc away INSIDE. for the first time this year. usaly it sits biside the Shed. I used moth ball to try to keep mice out. And removed anything that a mouse could make a nest out of like carboard, paper, any cloth. (Besides the seat.) And just a general cleaning. Figurers crossed they don't mess with it.

**old51sedan** · 10-14-2019, 11:17 AM

Put stabil in all my vehicles when storing, always run it a bit to get it into carb. I use a tender on one of my cars stored by the house, just leave the battery in, install, plug in and cover car. I usually go away for the winter and it fires right up in the spring. One important thing to do is fold down the visors and swing them towards the door a little. It's a favorite place for the mice to sit and eat holes in your headliner. Don't make it easy for them. I always drive my vehicles tires up on a small piece of plywood, keeps them from freezing to the floor or sitting in the dirt depending as to where you store it. I use dryer sheets in my cars and have had good luck with them, mine usually sit for a good 6 months. All of my vehicles are stored inside, I don't leave anything out in the elements if at all possible.

71gmcC15 · 10-14-2019, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by old51sedan

Put stabil in all my vehicles when storing, always run it a bit to get it into carb. I use a tender on one of my cars stored by the house, just leave the battery in, install, plug in and cover car. I usually go away for the winter and it fires right up in the spring. One important thing to do is fold down the visors and swing them towards the door a little. It's a favorite place for the mice to sit and eat holes in your headliner. Don't make it easy for them. I always drive my vehicles tires up on a small piece of plywood, keeps them from freezing to the floor or sitting in the dirt depending as to where you store it. I use dryer sheets in my cars and have had good luck with them, mine usually sit for a good 6 months. All of my vehicles are stored inside, I don't leave anything out in the elements if at all possible.

All good info. I just take the battery out. And put in a heated shed and check it once and a while. Stabi is a good idea. I have some. I usaly start it once or twice. When it's a nicer day out to burn some of the old gas in the carb. I put 91 octain it it before storage. 91 is the highest I can get around here

**HO455** · 10-14-2019, 01:29 PM

I would put a vehicle on jack stands if it had bias tires on it. Otherwise no.

HIGHWAY BY THE SEA · 10-14-2019, 01:31 PM

"Put it up for the winter"?!?!?! What is THAT?!?!?!?!

**FirstOwner69** · 10-14-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HIGHWAY BY THE SEA

"Put it up for the winter"?!?!?! What is THAT?!?!?!?!

Pictures from April 20, 2018, in Wisconsin. Not going to drive my truck in this.

In addition to the things already mentioned...
When I store and secure my vehicles in Wisconsin for the winter I over inflate the tires to about 45#-50#. When I store them in Arizona for the summer (120* in the garage?), I put them on blocks as the local tire store recommended.

JoeKan · 10-15-2019, 09:41 AM

Thanks for all the great advice

10-13-2019, 10:30 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Question on storage for the winter I put my pride and joy, 1968 International Harvester Travelall in storage today for the winter. It's actually in a garage at another location other than my house. My question is since it is going to sit there all winter, do I need to put it up on jacks? Anything else I need to do? I didn't have much time to work on her this year as I was busy with another 68. Thanks! Joe

10-14-2019, 01:57 AM	#2
akart Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Manley Hot Springs Alaska Posts: 253	Re: Question on storage for the winter Check the anti freeze and disconnect the battery. Fresh oil change would be nice.That's it.

10-14-2019, 05:55 AM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Question on storage for the winter Put some Stabil in the fuel tank and run it for awhile to get it to the carb. If stored in an unheated garage, fill the tank. Put a battery tender on the battery and bring it home to keep it from freezing. Do something to keep the critters out. traps around it dryer sheets inside it etc. - there are lots of home remedies. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-14-2019, 06:38 AM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,721	Re: Question on storage for the winter I use Sta-bil and ethanol free gas. Here is a link that was shared about how to find stations close to you. Link:https://www.pure-gas.org/ . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-14-2019, 11:02 AM	#5
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: Question on storage for the winter I just put my 71 gmc away INSIDE. for the first time this year. usaly it sits biside the Shed. I used moth ball to try to keep mice out. And removed anything that a mouse could make a nest out of like carboard, paper, any cloth. (Besides the seat.) And just a general cleaning. Figurers crossed they don't mess with it. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

10-14-2019, 11:17 AM	#6
old51sedan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 877	Re: Question on storage for the winter Put stabil in all my vehicles when storing, always run it a bit to get it into carb. I use a tender on one of my cars stored by the house, just leave the battery in, install, plug in and cover car. I usually go away for the winter and it fires right up in the spring. One important thing to do is fold down the visors and swing them towards the door a little. It's a favorite place for the mice to sit and eat holes in your headliner. Don't make it easy for them. I always drive my vehicles tires up on a small piece of plywood, keeps them from freezing to the floor or sitting in the dirt depending as to where you store it. I use dryer sheets in my cars and have had good luck with them, mine usually sit for a good 6 months. All of my vehicles are stored inside, I don't leave anything out in the elements if at all possible. Last edited by old51sedan; 10-14-2019 at 11:19 AM. Reason: additional information

10-14-2019, 01:29 PM	#8
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Question on storage for the winter I would put a vehicle on jack stands if it had bias tires on it. Otherwise no. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-14-2019, 01:31 PM	#9
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 917	Re: Question on storage for the winter "Put it up for the winter"?!?!?! What is THAT?!?!?!?! __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009

10-15-2019, 09:41 AM	#11
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: Question on storage for the winter Thanks for all the great advice



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