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Nice night for a drive
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:37 pm
by Chris Bamford
Pete and Leo and their mom were recently welcomed into our family group, and tonight was the lads' first outing in a T. Nothing but happy sounds from the back seat, but three miles was plenty far enough in -32°C/-26°F, thank you very much. Driver looks a little maniacal though...
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:02 pm
by havnfun
This proves, fun can be had in all weather conditions in a model t.
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:18 am
by DHort
Crazy Canadians. Should have been playing hockey.
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:54 am
by Norman Kling
Did you need any chains or snow tires?
Norm
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:31 am
by SurfCityGene
Fun time and to get out in the snow before the salt and do some donuts with a T is a winter joy!
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:59 am
by 1925 Touring
I take it you didn't have to worry about overheating?

Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:58 am
by George House
-26F ??? When the temps get down to +50 F, I stay backed up to a fireplace

But, good for you for sharing the ‘joy’
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:36 pm
by Chris Bamford
Norman Kling wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:54 am
Did you need any chains or snow tires?
Norm
Studs would have been fun… when it gets this cold the road surface can polish up like glass. Easy to slip slide around corners and lock up the wheels when braking.
I have a set of snow chains that came with the car under the back seat. Had ‘em on a couple times in 6-8” snow… the car was slow, noisy, gritty and unstoppable.
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:39 pm
by Tim Williams
Any problems with Carburetor icing?
Tim
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:58 pm
by TWrenn
George House wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:58 am
-26F ??? When the temps get down to +50 F, I stay backed up to a fireplace

But, good for you for sharing the ‘joy’
I'm with you George! Hearty or not that's just plain not safe.
Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:42 am
by NoelChico
I've got a horse hide quilt with the hair on one side that makes a dandy period correct lap blanket for similar forays. Stay warm. Have fun!

Re: Nice night for a drive
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:44 pm
by Susanne
My dad had a bearskin that we used for the same purpose - man, it kept you warm! No wonder people wore raccoon coats in the 20's - stylish AND you didn't freeze your tush off in your roadster!
Somehow, tho, a horsehide blanket just seems, well, appropriate for a T. That way when someone yells "Get a Horse" you can say "I got one!!!"