What are the best methods of storing a car for an extended period. I have a 69 camaro Z11 Pace Car Convertible and I may not drive it for 6 months or maybe a year. Is it best to keep it on jacks? Use a fuel additive?, Drain the fuel?
I am thinking of installing a electric fuel pump to use as an aid to initially start the car after it has set. I had raced 69 camaros in GS/A stock classes for years and with the electric pump, it alway cranked as soon as the engine turned over. I hate to prime the carb.
I wondered if someone has some good ideas.

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I think you'll hear two schools of thought on this. Alot of guys say you should take the weight off the suspension and alot say don't worry about it. Alot of people say fog the cylinders with oil, alot don't. I have stored my car every Winter (New England Winter that is..) for about ten years now. She goes away at the end of October and comes out in early April - roughly six months (a long six months I might add)- and I've never had any problems getting her up and running again. Never had to "prime the carb" what-so-ever..

Basically, this is my routine:

-Raise the top (the only time the top EVER gets riased) That's why I bought a convertible!!
-Fill the tank to the top (prevents condensation)
-Add a bottle of fuel stabilizer to the tank
-Fill the tires to about 38 pounds; prevents "flat spots" - but I honestly don't think that's an issue anymore with today's tire technology
- Pull the battery out - in case it leaks
- Plug the tail pipes with steel wool - keeps the mice from nesting in the mufflers!!
- Use a whole box of "Bounce" dryer sheets all over the car (trunk, interior, under the seats, engine). Keeps out the mice. It works! They hate the smell
- Use a good quality car cover

and that's about it.

I honestly think you'd be fine with that routine. I know there are other guys out there more familiar with longer term storage and I'll certainly defer to them for that...

How come you're not driving?? Can't you cruise all year down in Texas?????

FYI

Found this over on Team Chevelle:

Storage (http://www.chevelles.com/forum/ultimatebb.php/topic/35/2631.html#000000)

Thanks for the info.
Mainly I don't take the time to drive it as much as I should. Without air conditioner, Spring and Fall is the best time to drive in South Texas. I have never used any stablizer in the past but I am thinking I will start trying it.
Talking about flat spots on the tires, I usually get a slight vibration at about 20-25 mph, more so when its cold, but lately it has been continuing to vibrate all the time only at those speeds. Had new tires and wheels put on it and a tire shop check it out; have not found cause yet...