About Classic Cars: How to Start a Car That’s Been in Storage

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Classic Cars Classic Cars Buying a Classic Owning a Classic Learn About Classics From Tony and Michele Hamer, your Guide to Classic Cars Spring is right around the corner which means it's time to bring your classic out from its winter nap and get it ready to roll. Here's some tips on how to wake it up properly. How to Start a Car That's Been in Storage Whether a car has been sitting for 3 months or three years, certain steps must be taken before you can just fire it up and head down the road. Cars that have been resting peacefully for a long period of time don't take kindly to an abrupt wake up call. They will be as nasty as a grizzly bear prematurely...Read more See More About:  classic car care  restoration basics  storage Antifreeze - Red, Green or Universal, That is the Question! Usually car fluids that advertise a newer, better, or best technology isn't best for older cars and their internal parts. But we are always on the look out for new products that just might be the exception to the rule...Read more See More About:  classic car care  restoration basics  owning a classic Got Rust? Try converting it to a protective seal. The standard approach to rust removal has been to sand blast or scrape down to bare metal, prime with a rust-inhibiting primer and then paint. When we come across rust on our cars or restoration project, we found using rust converters in the form of brush-on liquids to be an attractive alternative...Read more See More About:  paint care  restoration basics  classic car care Restoring Worn Leather Car Interior any older vintage and classic cars have leather seats or trim that will age and need to be freshened or restored. We don't think that you should shy away from this task on your classic...Read more See More About:  owning a classic  restoration basics  classic car care Classic Cars Ads Car Rust Repair Car to Sell Car Repair Garage Car Review Used Car Cars Featured Articles Product Reviews Buyers Guide Classic Car Profiles Owners Show and Tell Restoration Basics Classic Car Photo Gallery   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Tony and Michele Hamer Classic Cars Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Classic Cars newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What's the Market Value of Your Classic How To Take Care of Your Car's Paint Job Restore Your Car's Leather Interior Restoring Your Classic's Chrome Parts When it’s Time to Sell Your Classic Car   Follow me on: Advertisement