Re: [DML] Re: Long Term Storage

[Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxx>]

At 03:44 PM 3/4/2003 -0000, you wrote:
>Mothballs because I have seen what little critters can do to the 
>inside of a car. <snip>

I agree, but try dryer sheets (like you toss in the dryer with your
laundry). Same general effect on critters, but much more pleasant smell.

> The blankets and cardboard because I see all too often where 
>something fell on the car in storage and dented it or broke the 
>windshield

I agree. With the SS body of a DeLorean breathing can take a backseat to
survival in this case.

> I agree that taking the weight off the wheels puts some stress on 
>some parts of the suspension. 

A good compromise that I have seen, is to take about 60-70% of the weight
off the tires with jackstands, but leaving some on it. The suspension is
not fully extended, yet not all the weight is setting on the springs either.

<snip>

I agree with the rest of what David says about this. Pull the battery and
all the fluids.

Mark N
VIN 6820