[KeithO]

What was the longest timeframe you've ever had your f-body sit (without starting it, turning it over or moving it) and what problems did you experience when you tried to start/move it after that timeframe?

[John_D.]

If I knew ahead of time the car would be sitting a long time (1 year +) I'd probably pull the plugs and put a "teaspoon" of oil in each cylinder, put the plugs back in (wires off) and let it turn over a couple of times to lube the upper half of the cylinders. Especially if the car would be sitting outside. Also change the oil ahead of time, to avoid sitting there with any accumulated condensation buildup in the old oil, exposed to the internals for the duration of the storage time. Store with a full tank of gas so there's less tank exposed for condensation/rust. (unless you have a plastic tank, then don't worry about it)

Areas to suspect after it's fired up again: water pump bushing/seal, injectors. Iron water pumps on sbc's were notorious for rust accumulating then killing the seal later.

I've been told that the octane rating of gasoline will fall after sitting for several months. Don't know if that's true, but when my car sat for over 8 months I put the gas in the other car (uses 87 octane) just in case, and started with a fresh tank in the Camaro.