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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Winter protection??

Hey guys, Me and my girl recently broke up. I don't have a garage anymore and have to keep my 68 f100 outside. What should I do to protect it? It is in my backyard on a concrete driveway. It is from Tennessee with no rust. But the thing is, it is dropped like 5 inches from the ground. I feel unsafe having it on jack stands. Any help is appreciated. I figured just tarp it this winter and find a place for it for next! Didn't think it would hurt that much. Thanks guys!!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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How much money can you spend? how about one of those car ports with the enclosed sides or a storage shed just big enough for the truck? If you aren't going to be driving the truck very often,it wouldn't matter if it was difficult to get in or out. Not speaking from experience with them,but i have not heard good things about car covers.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Well lets see I am laid off and went back to school full time! Sucks!!! I haven't got any money to spend on it. Thats why I was looking for some cheap things. I should have mentioned that, sorry!!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Then put a coat of wax on it and wait till spring. DO NOT tarp it, asking for trouble with paint/clear damage, same with car cover kept outside.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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But the paint sucks on it. Flat black form like 20 years ago!! I need to do the body work and paint it!!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Then it won't get any worse from sitting- Just make sure it's out of reach of road spray.
 
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