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Humidity , Heat , Houston and classic cars

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  1. GWB

    GWB Karting

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    I am a recent transplant to Houston and soon will be bringing a few classics. I am really concerned about rust. Do I need to add a air conditioner and what else to the garage.

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ Owner

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    Make sure it is sealed up well and insulate the door. Otherwise, there are climate controlled garage spaces in Houston if you wish to leave them there.
     
  3. nickd

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    Having recently moved from Delaware and now using Driverrs Source to store one of my cars (I sold my Speedster) so I do have a couple of carcoon type systems languishing in the garage - https://www.carcoon.com/carcoon-airflow-systems

    Maybe an option if you want to try ....
     
  4. Bill_OBrien

    Bill_OBrien Formula Junior

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    Definitely buy a dehumidifier.......
     
  5. GWB

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    Great. Thanks for advice.
    Gavin
     
  6. M. Brandon Motorcars

    M. Brandon Motorcars Formula 3 Sponsor

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    dmundy Formula 3 Owner

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    Things rust very quickly here, even more so as you near the coast. If you are storing at home an air conditioned garage makes a huge difference in knocking down the humidity.

    A car bubble is another great option, and while they take some space, you don't have to plumb in an AC system to the garage. I have a car stored in one and have been extremely pleased with the results.
     
  8. GWB

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    I think I may go with some bubble or cocoon. Question is which ones
     
  9. marksphere

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    Get one with a frame, it will still stay up when you take the car in and out.
     
  10. GWB

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  12. GWB

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    Kevin. Thanks. Sounds like something a dumb orthopedic surgeon would say.
     
  13. PhilNotHill

    PhilNotHill Two Time F1 World Champ Owner

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    Keep your cars in Colorado. No humidity. Everybody else in Texas does. ;)

    Best
     
  14. GWB

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    I will leave one there. :)
     

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