Car storage question?

[JB White]

I've heard good ideas from everybody. Since a neighbor will be starting it, be sure it runs 15 minutes and it is driven a little bit.
Skip the charger since nobody will be monitoring it on a regular basis. Disconnect the ground so there is absolutely no drain. (Top post I assume?)
15 minute run time not only keeps the fluids moving, but also allows the alternator to replace the amp draw used to start on a cold day. It also dries out the exhaust so it doesn't rust. Converters are pricey and short hops are what ruins those too.
A tank full of stabilized gas is a good idea.
The car needs to move. Keeps the brakes from seizing up and helps prevent the onset of sidewall cracking.

If the neighbor can be trusted to do these things then there is no need to put it up on blocks. Otherwise you'll be looking into true long term storage and that isn't really worth the cost if someone is there to care for it. A nice dinner, a bottle of something, and a 'thank you' card with $50 is worth it for his efforts. Then again a c-note and a hand shake at your backyard BBQ could do it too. Either way it's cheaper than prepping long term in a non-climate controlled facility.

[bdm]

When i store cars for months i put cardboard under them to keep moisture from getting into the brakes and brake lines

[leftyo]

only 6 months, top off the gas and disconnect the battery.

[EO1]

only 6 months, top off the gas and disconnect the battery.

Yep. Just top off the gas to keep condensation out and add some Stabil to keep the gas from breaking down. And like he says, disconnect the battery. We do that sort of thing every winter here in the cold country. If it's going to be outside, you can put a solar battery maintainer on it and not disconnect the battery. I have one that way currently.

[Former Cav]

put BOUNCE sheets in the car, it keeps rodents out.
I also take an old pair of socks and put a brillo or steel wool pad in it and stuff them up the tailpipe.
Of course I didn't start my car all winter.
I would just drive it into the garage, change the oil and filter. put the bounce sheets in, and the socks up the tail pipes.
Spring would come, I'd put the charger on the battery for about 4 hours (a lead / acid battery in a 69 Charger) then I'd disconnect and ground the coil wire and crank the motor over until I'd see the oil pressure gage starting to climb. Then I'd hook the coil up and fire it up. Never had a problem and did it for 22 years. Sorry I sold that car now. But my wife found a 44xxx mile 71 Buick skylark. It's not even close to as fast as the charger, but it will pass a gas station.

[togor]

Copper scrubbies work well on mice. I was told they don't like the reaction with their teeth. Years ago on the central air compressor out back, the AC contactor was completely fried by urine and other detrius from a mouse nest. After securing a suitable replacement contactor, I wrapped copper scrubbies around the wires leading into that area of the enclosure so all mouse accesses we're covered. 15 years later and nary a problem.

[leftyo]

yup scrubbers or plain old steel wool, small critters dont like it.