The story always goes like this: “All we did was pull it out of the barn, put in some fresh gas and a new battery, and it started on the second try!” Sometimes, the story is even true. But most of time there’s more to it. Pulling a car out of extended storage and safely putting it back on the …
Great article. I bought a 1973 Beetle project car in June of 2017. Reportedly it had slept in a garage for 25 years. In July of this year I took the maiden voyage in the newly refurbished bug. A great feeling. I had some minor success in the 1980's autocrossing a Bug. It felt great to be back behind the wheel.
Mike T
Speaking of back from the dead, zombie thread!
In reply to EastCoastMojo :
Whoa, from a ten year slumber. If this thread were a car it'd be a "barn find"
That's my car! I just drove it to work this morning. It's hard to believe that it was revived 18 years ago now (2001 I think was when most of the work here was done).
In reply to eclecticalan :
The Beliver can belive it, no doubt. Everybody should read this.
I did most of the suggestions on a BMW Isetta 600 and a 427-L89 Vette. Rebuilt carbs, flushed tank, spun with mystery oil and no plugs, etc. On the Vette, I also used hot water in the radiator for the first start up. Both cars ended up running fine and had been sitting 12 - 5 years respectively. Good advice. Take your time.
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