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J franklin, Thank you, yes, a tarp can be put down, and I'd wax / coat the metal with a light grease, Vaseline, oil, etc. I've looked online at those temporary garages that zip closed, but am concerned about how one would hold up against a heavy snow or high wind. Every brand has mixed reviews; some say "junk" and others, "I love it" for the same model. I've even considered trying to build my own crude shelter out of pipes and a tarp, and rope, using the house to somewhat shelter one side . Nothing pretty, just functional. Yeah, I couldn't leave any heavy snow on the cover, but I wouldn't want it to collapse (like during a storm late at night) before I could get to it.
Is there any way to seal off the car's open sides if period correct side curtains can't be used? Am I correct in thinking that the top must be up, that it will crack if kept folded down / compressed?
And put the car up on jack stands? I know that would make a spontaneous drive more difficult...
Thanks again for any input from past experience or whatever.