Cold Weather Operation

[Mulletwagon]

Getting cooler down here in Florida where the wind chill is starting to dip below 70. Just wondering how Model As handle the serious cold up North and way up North. Do you install thermostats ? Any difficulty starting or idling ? Do brakes freeze up when wet to the point they are ineffective ? Are the exhaust manifold heaters effective enough to make the cabin comfortable ? We do go below freezing for a week or two on the Panhandle and would welcome the insight.