looong term ACVW storage

Hey Pepsi I deal with VW's that have been setting as long as 25 yrsm including a

71 ghia stored ten years. I find if you drain the tank, put 1 extra qrt of oil make sure no critters can get in plus remove the battery.

If you can take the tires off or jack stand the ghia it will save you from replacing them after that many years ( they will dry rot and develop flat spots if stored for very long.

Cean it in and out very well and make sure theres nothing like droped candy in it , ants will find every thing and nest a very long time.

Make sure its sealed as tight as possible if storing in-side

put a heavy wax coat including the rubber and get a car cover.

I think you would want to coat your disc brakes.

plastic over the carb and the exaust to seal the engine

Any one want to add?

Mario

I have stored mine outside for the past 17 years. Rust is the issue in my case esp in Chicago. The engine will still start with a fresh battery and fresh gas. The gas turned into a liquid that does not even have a smell anymore and my tires are dry-rotten. lol I start mine every 5-6 years though and drive it around the yard.

Yes if you have jack stands you could let the suspension rest in the air. Not really necessary IMHO though if you plan on buying new tires too since they might develop flat spots. I would remove the battery and treat that metal that is under the battery. Covering the car and placing either mothballs or Irish Spring soap inside and out might be a good idea too. Fuel stabilizer will probably not last over a year, so I guess you should drain the tank and sell that liquid gold. A new gas tank will probably cost less than you purchasing new gas to fill it up........esp after 4-5 years.

I would probably run the gas low and use some Lucas gas treatment/lube in the last bit of gas. Then run it a little to get that stuff into the carb, pump and lines. Don't run it dry though, just leave a little in there so that Lucas will be more concentrated. You could flush the brake fluid and install fresh brake fluid. This should eliminate some water and possibly slow any internal rusting. The brake rotors might rust up but the drums might survive. Lube up the common spots that need it such as the door hinges and the clutch/brake/accelerator pedals. Lube the front end too! Not sure if you treat the tires with a compound that it will stop dry-rot, but why not try. NOT ARMOUR ALL THOUGH!!! Beginning this December I'm going to be storing my 73 Karmann Ghia for the

John Henry has an excellent article on this subject on his website:

Scroll down to the 'Mummifying a Beetle' section.

Thanks Guys, Great to know information. I just fully read John Henry's page, you were right Scott, he covers everything thoroughly. I'm really liking the dollys he made to lift the tires off teh ground while keeping the suspention loaded.

I have to admit thought that I got a bit side tracked by the Air Spud page. In fact I'm pretty sure I have some 3" PVC and some glue in the garage....

Tracy