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D87 SMW
3rd August 2003, 17:43
F170 GGT is as you all know is my rust free pride and joy I bought earlier this year.
However I have today acquired an Oporto Red 1984 A reg Austin Maestro 1.3L which has one really rusty arch and a few bubbles elsewhere.
I have both these cars, but one garage. So, which one is to go in the garage...???

P.S: I only have one stoplock.
John S
3rd August 2003, 20:39
Originally posted by F170 GGT
F170 GGT is as you all know is my rust free pride and joy I bought earlier this year.
However I have today acquired an Oporto Red 1984 A reg Austin Maestro 1.3L which has one really rusty arch and a few bubbles elsewhere.
I have both these cars, but one garage. So, which one is to go in the garage...???

P.S: I only have one stoplock.

Keep the A reg outside under a waterproof cover I'd say.
D87 SMW
3rd August 2003, 20:47
Ok. GG is still in the garage, and "Arnold" (I'm still thinking of a name) is in front of it on the driveway with the stoplock on it. I think that's how it's going to stay too.
malcsmaesty
6th August 2003, 03:19
I'd say keep GGT in the garage ;) you look as if you have put a lot of time and effort into it.It would be a shame to leave it exposed to the elements whilst working on your new project.Good idea on the waterproof car cover tho':cool:
SimonR
6th August 2003, 07:44
Whichever one you keep outside, prepare it first. Waxoyl all the doors and put it on ramps and do the same for the underside. Pah, do it all and then put a lose-fitting cover on it but make sure it's open at the bottom if possible, that way you'll minimise condensation and it won't rot too much.

Can of waxoyl: 15 pounds
Pair of ramps: 30 pounds
Paintbrush: 50p
Knowing that your Maestro won't rust in the near future: Priceless.

There are somethings you can't buy, but for everything else there's MONEY!
tony
6th August 2003, 16:44
move house to one that has two garages ha ha ha
E_T_V
6th August 2003, 21:21
We've just spent 3 hours moving stuff around so that they both fit in our garage.. It is a rather tight squeeze
topgear
6th August 2003, 21:38
you could always dig a big hole in the garage floor and make an underground/two storey car park!?!
D87 SMW
6th August 2003, 22:06
Originally posted by topgear
you could always dig a big hole in the garage floor and make an underground/two storey car park!?!

That's been done before! Two storey garage...