Nice night for a drive
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Chris Bamford
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Nice night for a drive
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...
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havnfun
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Re: Nice night for a drive
This proves, fun can be had in all weather conditions in a model t.
Regards,
Joe Kowalczyk - 1923 Roadster, 1913 Runabout, 1918 Speedster, 1912 Mother-in-law roadster
Joe Kowalczyk - 1923 Roadster, 1913 Runabout, 1918 Speedster, 1912 Mother-in-law roadster
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DHort
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Re: Nice night for a drive
Crazy Canadians. Should have been playing hockey.
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Norman Kling
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Re: Nice night for a drive
Did you need any chains or snow tires?
Norm
Norm
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SurfCityGene
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Re: Nice night for a drive
Fun time and to get out in the snow before the salt and do some donuts with a T is a winter joy!
1912 Torpedo Roadster
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1925 Touring
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Re: Nice night for a drive
I take it you didn't have to worry about overheating? 
Just a 20 year old who listens to 40 year old music, works on 75 year old airplanes and drives 100 year old cars.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
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George House
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Re: Nice night for a drive
-26F ??? When the temps get down to +50 F, I stay backed up to a fireplace 
But, good for you for sharing the ‘joy’
But, good for you for sharing the ‘joy’A Fine is a Tax for Doing Something Wrong….A Tax is a Fine for Doing Something RIGHT 
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Chris Bamford
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Re: Nice night for a drive
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.
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Tim Williams
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Re: Nice night for a drive
Any problems with Carburetor icing?
Tim
Tim
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TWrenn
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Re: Nice night for a drive
I'm with you George! Hearty or not that's just plain not safe.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
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NoelChico
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Re: Nice night for a drive
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! 
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Susanne
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Re: Nice night for a drive
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!!!"
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!!!"