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Topic: Winter driving
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-30-2006 07:40 PM
 
I might have to drive my 65 this winter. It would only be when it's not snowing that is. 
I was thinking it would be a good idea to plug the scoop for the cold mornings. Also do you guys think I need a choke? I don't have one at all now. Any thing else I should be aware of?
I have a good heater now.
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 4964
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-30-2006 08:04 PM
Snow tires and chains.....  ------------------
i before e except in BUDWEISER !!! Ken
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Roller Cam - Duration 282'/282' @ 050 220'/220' lift 0.512
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 08:04 PM
Having lived in Tonopah and Ely, a choke is in your future!JimBob
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 09:08 PM
4 to 6 sand bags in the trunk will help out with traction too! JimBob
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 11-30-2006 09:31 PM
Get a hefty girlfriend for the winter and tell her you prefer to drive her around town 'limo style'...have her sit in the backseat for better traction  Then in the Spring after she's gotten tired of riding in the backseat, tell her she can sit up front if she loses some weight
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SNAKGUTS
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Panama City Florida, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-30-2006 09:38 PM
fffffuuuuuunnnnnnyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-30-2006 10:09 PM
Make it into a Kentucky 4x4, put snow tires on all 4 corners. The front and rear steel rims have to be different colors. Chebby orange is popular.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-01-2006 02:01 AM
Buy a beater, and if they drive in Reno like they drive here, make it a tank. I hate to get my car out on clear sunny days, I wouldn't dare to if it snowed here.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 12-01-2006 05:03 AM
I second the 'but a beater' idea. driving in snow is a pain and i would hate to see anything bad happen to your car. If your not able to then yeah get a choke, a coat, and some gloves. Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
95 roller 302, C4 Auto
Offy 360 intake & Holley 4 bl carb
grab-a-track 620s, 4.5 leafs, 1.25" drop blocks
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honeyburst
Gearhead Posts: 846
From: Nashville, TN, USA
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 12-01-2006 09:40 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Scott H:
Get a hefty girlfriend for the winter and tell her you prefer to drive her around town 'limo style'...have her sit in the backseat for better traction Then in the Spring after she's gotten tired of riding in the backseat, tell her she can sit up front if she loses some weight
GREAT !!!!...........can I tell my wife this ??? *lol*......(second thought....I have to sleep sometime)....... ------------------
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prostreeter
Gearhead Posts: 437
From: littleton,co
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 12-01-2006 09:43 AM
Keep the body clean after it's driven.Not sure what they put on the streets where your at but here in colorado the magchloride will eat the paint.Make sure the antifreeze is up to par too.Make sure the exhaust system is working properly as I'm sure you'll be driving with the windows rolled up.If you can swing it maybe you can find a real cheap 4x4 subaru brat in the 500.00 to 700.00 range.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-01-2006 03:15 PM
Every one's a comedian 
I get no respect  ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 2613
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-02-2006 12:43 PM
You brave. I used to drive my 69 fastback year roud. So yes, it can be done..  If its a dry day and youve got a quiet place to park it, why not. Just beware of all those "other " idiots out there who could posibly slide into you etc... Here by chicago when we get snow, it can be quite a character builder.LOL..(if doing donuts in the snow, make sure there are no cops around, they dont allways think its funny. ) Allmost took the mustang last night to be a smart A**, but I wised up and toook the 4x4 with the new tires.... ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
71 Coupe
69 Fastback
92 F-150
M&M#884
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-05-2006 03:59 PM
I'd also suggest a beater... unless your roads clear up between snows. I drove my 66 yesterday, but the roads were clear and most of the snow has melted away even in the shady spots. I did plug it in, though (I have a block heater as the 5.0L shortblock grew up in a Minnesotan 97 Explorer), so the heat was on nearly instantly. Daniel
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