Windows up or down for storage

[sconnors]

I'm going to be putting my '31 CCPU up for the winter. I plan on putting it up on jackstands, putting 10 mil poly down on the floor and using a car cover. Was wondering though if there's any school of thought as far as leaving the windows up or down and the windshield cranked in or out?
Any input?

[oldmanandakid]

Seal it up tight or you might be host to a very unwelcome influx of Mickey and Minnie's relatives. They will wreck the upholstery and wiring and leave a stench that will last the life of the truck. Not to mention the hauntavirus danger during cleanup.

[AL in NY]

Close it up tight and place plenty of dryer sheets(fabric softener sheets) in the cab and under the seat .

[oldmanandakid]

Take a look at this thread for lots of info:

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86218

[Tom Wesenberg]

I agree with seal it up as tight as possible, including tape the carb and exhaust closed.

I like to keep my cars with mothballs also.

[Patrick L.]

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I like to keep the interior so it can breathe..

[WRA]

Seal it tight as a drum. It also helps to keep dust and other critters out. Even when I lived up north I tried to start my car every few weeks. I would back it out of the garage, warm it up and back in for a few more weeks.

[700rpm]

I have always kept the windows cracked just a little so the glass doesn't stick to the rubber seal at the top.

[duffer]

I will be putting mine in the "car cocoon". i leave the windows down so it can breathe.I put 2 mouse traps on each side of garage door one foot apart, against the wall.I seem to get at least 2 mice per year, one year i got 4.

[Kurt in NJ]

---if you leave the windows down the cat can sit on the seat and guard the interior

[dumb person]

With my doors closed mice got in. With the doors open the cat got in but left a pile of mice on the seat for me. Very thoughtful cat that one.

[BobbyG]

Annoyingly the more we do to 'rest' our cars the harder it becomes to get them out for a quick spin on a rare nice day through winter.

Mice will get in if they want to, they don't need windows as they will squirm through any 1/4 inch gap, leaving windows cranked just 1/2 down will create a fresh through flow of air preventing the inside from smelling stale.

Put down some poison bait boxes along the walls inside the building - this is good as they take it back to the nest to feed each other and that way you get em all. - Keep the bait fresh and make sure no friendly critters - dogs/cats/infants/mother in law can access the poison.

I would try to make the building as tight as possible, just have a scout about and fill any obvious holes with wire wool and mastic.

I run a de-humidifier through the wet season and it realy takes a lot of moisture out of the building.

Mothballs and drier sheets are supposed to work - I have not used either so can not comment.

Good luck with it.

Bob

[V4F]

i drive mine all year !

[Bruce,Upstate NY]

I would advise never putting plastic over a car. It traps moisture. Put plastic on floor or ground under the car if area is unheated. A friend put his Auburn boat tail outside in the summer while garage was worked on. I said don't cover with plastic. He did. Paint destroyed. Another friend covered Peerless coupe out doors for three winters with blue tarp, destroying interior and wood. Indoors, a blanket is best with plastic under if unheated.

[gweilbaker]

Very much agree with Bruce!!! This is not about your windows but I put a fan; box, ceiling what ever to move air about the storage.