Storeing your truck for the summer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

forestb · 06-20-2016, 01:23 PM

For all of you out there that feel jealous seeing us Californians, Arizonans and Texans or any other worm winter states using out trucks during the winter. I wanted to lessen the pain and create a thread that talks about how to store your truck when it is too hot to drive it (without AC). Sense it will be 110 today where I live and and in some near by cities will be up to 120, are there any good tips out there on how to store your truck for the summer?

**aerotruk63** · 06-20-2016, 01:44 PM

We should start a truck exchange program. You know like sending the kids off to summer camp or ranch. Where can I pick yours up. Scorching 88F in the shade here today.

TJ's Chevy · 06-20-2016, 04:45 PM

Gonna be in the 90's this week here in Oregon...and my 64 GMC without a/c is my daily....weather it be cold or hot. haha When the 66 is done I will be getting a/c installed no questions asked.

ptc · 06-20-2016, 04:56 PM

If youre totally serious....

I think 110 in Burbank CA for a day is not extreme heat by anybodies scale! But If you were talking about Phoenix or Yuma AZ.... or Maybe Las Vegas, or Fallon NV. where they see 120 all summer. yea I might put it away....

Same storage measures as a winter put-away.... FUEL #1 - remove it or Stabil it.... battery #2 - trickle charger, Fluids #3 - fill them all up and put straight 100% anti-freeze in the block and radiator to prevent rust.

#4.... Enjoy your summer!!!!

La Zona Imagery · 06-20-2016, 05:14 PM

Use an AGM battery. No need to trickle charge

LostMy65 · 06-20-2016, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Gonna be in the 90's this week here in Oregon...and my 64 GMC without a/c is my daily....weather it be cold or hot. haha When the 66 is done I will be getting a/c installed no questions asked.

Yeah, the crazy thing is it goes from 60 to 90. Back to 60, then back to 90. This Rollercoaster has been going on for about 6 weeks now.

**slepysal** · 06-20-2016, 05:33 PM

Park it in the shade , grab a few beers and relax

La Zona Imagery · 06-20-2016, 05:56 PM

90 is a cool breeze down here

LostMy65 · 06-20-2016, 06:01 PM

Yep, I was born and raised in Woodland California.
I think with the humidity up here, I prefer 120 down there over 90 up here.

**The Rocknrod** · 06-20-2016, 08:22 PM

I don't know guys, I lived in Tempe, AZ in the 60's and I don't remember anyone putting their truck away for the summer cause it was hot.

forestb · 06-21-2016, 04:40 PM

I was just joking

While I will not be driving it to work in the 110 degree heat at the average speed of 14 mph I will still be driving it on the weekends.

AcampoDave · 06-21-2016, 10:31 PM

Here are 2 cheap fixes that help keep the ol' cab a bit cooler...
1. Put a shut off valve on your heater hose. Then, if you have a fresh air type heater you can open the air flap and have another vent.

2. Plug all the holes in your firewall. Seems obvious but I see too many old classics with "exhaust powered heaters". Not only will you stay cooler but it will quiet down the noise too.

**aerotruk63** · 06-22-2016, 07:12 AM

My old boss traveled quite a bit with the family in a car with no air conditioning. A container of ice on the floor with a fan on it, windows closed.

06-20-2016, 05:14 PM	#5
La Zona Imagery Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 131	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer Use an AGM battery. No need to trickle charge __________________ 1965 Chevy C-10 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0L 4x4

06-20-2016, 05:33 PM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer Park it in the shade , grab a few beers and relax __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-20-2016, 05:56 PM	#8
La Zona Imagery Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 131	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer 90 is a cool breeze down here __________________ 1965 Chevy C-10 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0L 4x4

06-20-2016, 06:01 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer Yep, I was born and raised in Woodland California. I think with the humidity up here, I prefer 120 down there over 90 up here. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-20-2016, 08:22 PM	#10
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer I don't know guys, I lived in Tempe, AZ in the 60's and I don't remember anyone putting their truck away for the summer cause it was hot. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

06-20-2016, 01:23 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Storeing your truck for the summer For all of you out there that feel jealous seeing us Californians, Arizonans and Texans or any other worm winter states using out trucks during the winter. I wanted to lessen the pain and create a thread that talks about how to store your truck when it is too hot to drive it (without AC). Sense it will be 110 today where I live and and in some near by cities will be up to 120, are there any good tips out there on how to store your truck for the summer?

06-20-2016, 01:44 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer We should start a truck exchange program. You know like sending the kids off to summer camp or ranch. Where can I pick yours up. Scorching 88F in the shade here today. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

06-20-2016, 04:45 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer Gonna be in the 90's this week here in Oregon...and my 64 GMC without a/c is my daily....weather it be cold or hot. haha When the 66 is done I will be getting a/c installed no questions asked. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-20-2016, 04:56 PM	#4
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer If youre totally serious.... I think 110 in Burbank CA for a day is not extreme heat by anybodies scale! But If you were talking about Phoenix or Yuma AZ.... or Maybe Las Vegas, or Fallon NV. where they see 120 all summer. yea I might put it away.... Same storage measures as a winter put-away.... FUEL #1 - remove it or Stabil it.... battery #2 - trickle charger, Fluids #3 - fill them all up and put straight 100% anti-freeze in the block and radiator to prevent rust. #4.... Enjoy your summer!!!! __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

06-21-2016, 04:40 PM	#11
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer I was just joking While I will not be driving it to work in the 110 degree heat at the average speed of 14 mph I will still be driving it on the weekends.

06-21-2016, 10:31 PM	#12
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,778	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer Here are 2 cheap fixes that help keep the ol' cab a bit cooler... 1. Put a shut off valve on your heater hose. Then, if you have a fresh air type heater you can open the air flap and have another vent. 2. Plug all the holes in your firewall. Seems obvious but I see too many old classics with "exhaust powered heaters". Not only will you stay cooler but it will quiet down the noise too.

06-22-2016, 07:12 AM	#13
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Storeing your truck for the summer My old boss traveled quite a bit with the family in a car with no air conditioning. A container of ice on the floor with a fan on it, windows closed. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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