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Winter Layup
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Author:  March hare [Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Winter Layup
Well the tyres have been pumped up to 50psig, the battery removed and the cover put on for the next six months. :cry: It's that time of year again unfortunately.

Still I can spend the next few months planning which shows to go to next year and what trips to make, I fancy a few days around Britnney. Also what jobs to do on the car.

It was a good summer this year, car wise, done about 3000 miles, attended 8 shows, had no breakdowns and the car passed the MOT without any issues, so looking forward to next year.
Author:  Arizona [Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
Hi

Mine is staying hooked to an Optimate so that if we get another dry spell she can be out again.

Already planned a day across the channel for it in the next few weeks - to keep the wheels round and the oil circulated.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Author:  chevy-stu [Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
Can't imagine taking mine off the road for 6 months... Enjoy driving it too much... :twisted:

Sounds like you done all the right stuff.. Someone told me once to spray the whole engine area with WD40 to protect it for a winter layup.. Just jet-wash it off come spring.
Author:  March hare [Fri Nov 04, 2011 4:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
Ops, I did forget to mention it's in an insulated container for the winter. I do this every year and its fine. I give the battery a charge before I go to pick the car up and this seems to work Ok. This year when I took it out of the container I had to let air out of the tyres which surprised me.

I spend the winter in Spain and although I would love to have it over there with me it's just not practical. :( :(

One of the fruits of retirement after sweating your arse off for over 40 years :lol: :lol: :D
Author:  pezza [Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
[quote="chevy-stu"]Can't imagine taking mine off the road for 6 months... Enjoy driving it too much... :twisted:

Yup... driving in ice n the snow last year was.. interesting!!!!!
Author:  Arizona [Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
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Can't imagine taking mine off the road for 6 months... Enjoy driving it too much... :twisted:

Yup... driving in ice n the snow last year was.. interesting!!!!!

A bit like an outboard motorboat as I recall!

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Author:  pezza [Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Winter Layup
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A bit like an outboard motorboat as I recall!

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
Hahah yeh, cudna put it better myself!

Trying to get it off and on the driveway was interesting.. :D
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