Driving a classic in the current weather

[jdw1234]

Chaps,

I have just bought a 1989 merc sl (R107) and plan to bring it home next week.

Would you drive it on the roads currently? I saw them spreading salt this weekend.

Do you recon it would be ok with a quick jet wash underneath or would you get it transported?

It's coming from north west London to Surrey/Hampshire borders so mostly m25/m3.

[jdw1234]

Cheers for advice chaps.

My plan is to enjoy the drive (weather is meant to be relatively good) and enjoy listening to my CDs for a change.

When I get back I will rinse the underside with a hose, check the arch lips etc are clear. Squirt about with a bit of WD40, allow to dry under the carport and then put in the garage when dry.

[jdw1234]

To be clear, this is just one journey.

Should be fine if it gets washed right?

[jdw1234]

Whats wrong with WD40? Obviously not on brake bits!

It will be allowed to dry out under car port, but I want it in garage for security.

There is a slight gap under door for circulation so shouldnt get too damp.

I will probably end up using a Carcoon.

[jdw1234]

Now you are talking.

Park it in wife's wardrobe or rip out kitchen!!

[jdw1234]

I'm driving it home. 9 hours to go!!!

[jdw1234]

Home!!!

[jdw1234]

RichB said:

jdw1234 said:

Home!!!

Very nice and nice house too. Must ask, why do you not want us to know what time it was

Many thanks!!

The clock has the house name written on it.

:-)

[jdw1234]

Here is a video of me driving home!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOZPRm5BW0Y