Because of today.... seems the season for cars by me has got progressively shorter
:'( :console:
Never heard of the charcoal trick but makes sense. Just in time.
:iagree: Is the charcoal to absorb water or ?? Never see that done before. Neat idea.
Southern by the grace of God. :rebelflag"
Please keep all of that white stuff up there.
I was going to hit the "Like" button but I don't like having to put the car away for the winter.
Looking at the first two pictures I figured he was going to BBQ the car.... :dunno:
I've always heard that charcoal absorbs humidity, interesting. Is this the first year you're trying this? You do know that charcoal briquettes are a ford product historically, correct?
Quote from: 7E-Bodies on October 31, 2019, 08:10:27 AM
You do know that charcoal briquettes are a ford product historically, correct?
How am I going to fully enjoy a bbq now? Thanks 7E.....
Good night Nikki! :bye:
Quote from: 7E-Bodies on October 31, 2019, 08:10:27 AM
I've always heard that charcoal absorbs humidity, interesting. Is this the first year you're trying this? You do know that charcoal briquettes are a ford product historically, correct?
The other incarnation of this I read about recently was where a guy would put a couple ten pound bags of charcoal on the front and rear seats and slit them open to expose as much as possible. Acts as a big desiccant bag supposedly. A friend of mine runs a humidifier in his uninsulated garage to keep the moisture down. That thing leaks air like a sieve so I don't know how effective it is. I might try that this year, the ones I have in the basement generate a little heat when they run too.
Lesson for the day.... Charcoal absorbs moisture.... #1 I keep it on the floor year round, and have done it for over 25 years. #2 I have NEVER had mice in my cars NEVER.... in the garage ... YES... but NEVER in my cars.
On a different note, years ago my cars (there were others before NIKKI) usually came out around tax day (April 15 for my over the border friends). And got put away right before Thanksgiving. Seems ever year the window gets smaller. We have an inch or two of snow at the shop right now :bye:
Sweet dreams baby girl, see you next year! :burnout:
Wow, :Thud: I feel the pain, takes lots of work and time off storing in the "Cold" areas glad to be living in Sunny California
I envy you in a way... I'm tend to be a bit of a worrier, and with my convertible scheduled to be at it's big 50th birthday party/MCACN next month, it will be another close to a month before I can put her to bed for the winter. And as bad as the weather has been most of this year, my worried mind is expecting a blizzard with huge amounts of salt piled all over area roadways! :o
We got 4 inches of crappy white stuff today.
It would make me feel relieved if the car was tucked away like Nikki, under it's cover with a full tank of gas, and overinflated tires now, with dreams of much better weather in 2020.
Fingers crossed we get a late Indian summer next month with warm temps, sunshine and salt free roads from mid November through thanksgiving weekend. :fingerscrossed:
Interesting, how often do you change the charcoal?
Anything special, or the same stuff you would buy for BBQ?
And to add more Coal to the fire...
Daylight Savings changes this week-end.
Does the good old mothballs trick still work. Thats what im going to put in my charger and cuda. I still drive my mustang in the winter and will do the same when my cuda is up and running
I use chunks of original scent Irish Spring soap and bounce sheets. Haven't had any mice since I started using it. YMMV.
Debatable which smells worse, mothballs or the Irish spring... ::)
Quote from: dodj on October 31, 2019, 06:09:52 PM
I use chunks of original scent Irish Spring soap and bounce sheets. Haven't had any mice since I started using it. YMMV.
Debatable which smells worse, mothballs or the Irish spring... ::)
I did that years ago in my Buick and the darn mice ate the Irish Spring soap and crapped little green poops all over that car.
:haha: :rofl: :haha: :rofl: :)) :haha:
Just add water and wash! :pokeeye: :P :))
Quote from: Brads70 on October 31, 2019, 06:58:06 PM
...the darn mice ate the Irish Spring soap and crapped little green poops all over that car.
I don't put anything in my car for mice. I have a ton of traps set up in the garage but in the 7 years I have lived here I have never caught one.
I do put one of those volcanic charcoal deodorizers in the car. They are designed to control humidity and smell. I think they were originally designed for sports bags?
I've got a cat with skills. There isn't a mouse within 1/4 mile of my house.
Quote from: Katfish on October 31, 2019, 05:24:35 PM
Interesting, how often do you change the charcoal?
Anything special, or the same stuff you would buy for BBQ?
The nice thing about charcoal is that it tell you when its spent. Its gets kind of a greyish color and gets really crumbly or powdery. Then back to the pik n save we go. BTW it usually lasts a few seasons so its no an every year replacement. Save the irish spring for the shower an the moth balls for the ol ladys sweaters
For rodents I have a 20# cat and I place mouse traps around my cars. :alan2cents:
I better hurry up and follow BIG's lead... ::)
First time the car has been out in November. :o
Quote from: dodj on November 02, 2019, 07:47:54 AM
I better hurry up and follow BIG's lead... ::)
First time the car has been out in November. :o
We got about 4" on Thursday night but most of it has melted away now.
Quote from: Katfish on October 31, 2019, 05:24:35 PM
Interesting, how often do you change the charcoal?
Anything special, or the same stuff you would buy for BBQ?
Almost forgot this - just buy the cheap stuff (yes like the BBQ) Definitely DO NOT USE THE MATCH LIGHT KIND