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Bill G · 11-09-2019, 08:38 PM

SE Washington State. Just went to weekly Model A breakfast this morning. It was 34. With manifold heater going, I was still in stocking cap and gloves, but better than no heater at all. After 10 or 15 minutes, it almost gets bearable, but I don't take to the cold very well. I have never experienced any issues with brakes, but admittedly, I have not driven much when it snows or below 20, but some folks here do and don't seem to experience any issues. I have only had the car for a little over 2 years and last year the car was out of commission due to being restored. Remember that the Model A was designed in Michigan where it gets pretty damned cold. Also, I do have a thermostat and that does bring it up to 160 very reliably.

11-09-2019, 08:38 PM	#2
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Cold Weather Operation SE Washington State. Just went to weekly Model A breakfast this morning. It was 34. With manifold heater going, I was still in stocking cap and gloves, but better than no heater at all. After 10 or 15 minutes, it almost gets bearable, but I don't take to the cold very well. I have never experienced any issues with brakes, but admittedly, I have not driven much when it snows or below 20, but some folks here do and don't seem to experience any issues. I have only had the car for a little over 2 years and last year the car was out of commission due to being restored. Remember that the Model A was designed in Michigan where it gets pretty damned cold. Also, I do have a thermostat and that does bring it up to 160 very reliably.