...and you'll know Tom's off for his first drive of the season by the cloud of
angry wasps
trailing in his wake!
Also, there is a gadget called a "CarCoon" that I have seen advertised in
Classic and
Sports Car (excellent Limey classic car magazine). It is essentially a big
drive in, zip
closed vinyl sack that has an electric blower to circulate air - I'm not sure
if it
incorporates dehumidification. I have also seen advertised, in the same
magazine, a
gallon-sized container of desiccant (like about 5,000 of the little gel paks
that come in
the box with your new camera, binoculars etc.) that you can place in a car
under cover.
Say what else you will about them, the Brits know from dealing with nasty
weather!
Gary McCormick
San José, CA
Thomas Walter wrote:
> >I'm giving some thought to purchasing one of those portable gavanized frame
>shelters
> >for my roadster and I'd appreciate your thought on some of the downside
>risks.
>
> Is the shelter placed over dirt, or a concrete slab?
>
> Biggest problem is moisture. You need for it to be
> well ventalated to prevent condensation and the collection
> of moisture in the body, ect.
>
> Actually leaving both ENDS open on a frame shelter will
> protect the car from the sun & rain, and keep it from
> rusting. Yes, it will get dirty and dusty... but those
> are better than leaving it open to the elements.
>
> MICE & critters. Amazing how much damage they can do, and
> especially in a roadster. Leaving the tonneau cover in
> place, and a OPEN jar of moth balls in the car will help
> prevent some damage. If the car is on a slab, you can
> also leave jackstands under the frame (let the tires
> hang down -- off the ground). Mice can still get up the
> jackstands (I don't know how), but atleast is makes it
> a little more difficult. Vacuuming out all those
> old McDonalds French Fries under the seat will help.
>
> I built a 10' x 18' shed on a slab in the back yard. Full
> vents under the eaves and ridge vent, so it does allow
> for air to circulate. Only issue is the front rotors will
> rust on them. I just leave the rotors as is, and after
> the first few spins around the block the brake pads
> will remove the rust. Do NOT set the rear brake, but
> leave it off.
>
> Of course it is interesting to see how many "mud dabbers"
> nest I find in the car. Odd, they loved the Jeep and usually
> avoided the Datsun. Still I'll find all sort of those wasp
> nest under the car... a few speed bumps, and most fall off.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Walter
> Austin, TX
>
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