Long Term Storage
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From: San Francisco, Ca.
Long Term Storage
Does anyone know how to store a 55 F100 for long term?
Do you raise the vehicle so that the wheels are off the ground; or just leave it as is?
I heard that you're suppose to store it with the suspension hanging, but want to make sure. Thanks
Do you raise the vehicle so that the wheels are off the ground; or just leave it as is?
I heard that you're suppose to store it with the suspension hanging, but want to make sure. Thanks
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sierraben -
I have heard of folks storing stuff on jackstands when they were concerned about bias-ply tires taking a set and getting flat spots, especially if stored in the sun. Other than that, I see no reason you can't let it sit on its wheels. The springs and shocks don't care.
BTW, you've posted enough to be a Postmaster and haven't created a gallery????? Sheesh! C'mon, Dude! Show us your stuff. You can do all the picture descriptions in Klingon.
I have heard of folks storing stuff on jackstands when they were concerned about bias-ply tires taking a set and getting flat spots, especially if stored in the sun. Other than that, I see no reason you can't let it sit on its wheels. The springs and shocks don't care.
BTW, you've posted enough to be a Postmaster and haven't created a gallery????? Sheesh! C'mon, Dude! Show us your stuff. You can do all the picture descriptions in Klingon.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Livonia Michigan
My 56 F100 truck is put away for the winter but I try to get it started every couple of weeks. I've been told to back it up and down the driveway to get the fluids moving and also hit the brakes a few times to free them up and prevent rust.
I've got a 460 in it and sometimes it's a chore getting it started when it's cold but after it starts and I let it run for awhile if theres any the mice in the garage they head for the hills.
John F.
I've got a 460 in it and sometimes it's a chore getting it started when it's cold but after it starts and I let it run for awhile if theres any the mice in the garage they head for the hills.
John F.
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Randy Jack, As soon as I figure out how to get my scanner working, I'll try to set up my gallery.
Some pics of the project truck and some of travels.
The truck is a basket case, so there are no fluids in it.
I just want to make sure that I don't fatigue the springs, since they're new.
Some pics of the project truck and some of travels.
The truck is a basket case, so there are no fluids in it.
I just want to make sure that I don't fatigue the springs, since they're new.
