The Ford Barn

Mitch//pa · 11-09-2013, 10:03 AM

run a thermostat

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-09-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

run a thermostat

I'M COLD & SLUGGISH Maybe MY thermostat is stuck OPEN! Will COFFEE help?---" Yo, Dog, go make COFFEE" "Dad"

glenn in camino · 11-09-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

Move to California and drive it year round!!!!

Don't move to California. We already have too many people.

BlueSunoco · 11-09-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Don't move to California. We already have too many people.

Saw a bumper sticker once in Huntington Beach that said 'Thank you for leaving Orange County. Take someone with you'!

glenn in camino · 11-09-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSunoco

Saw a bumper sticker once in Huntington Beach that said 'Thank you for leaving Orange County. Take someone with you'!

I moved from Orange County to Northern California about 6 years ago. I took my wife with me. We now live in the mountains near Placerville. Don't move here. You'll ruin it.

DougVieyra · 11-09-2013, 08:47 PM

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If the car is going to sit for several months, you might want to consider jacking it off the ground to relieve tire (flat spots can develop), etc. strain; but mainly to increase the difficulty of mice getting into the car's upholstery, electrical, engine, carb. etc. Also, make sure all your windows are rolled up. Moths, spiders, etc. LOVE the warmth and softness of upholstery !

But whatever you do . . . . DON'T move to California. "Tiny" lives in Redding - where it gets 115 in the Summer - his brain is scrambled. (And I don't say that because he is my Brother-in-law).

There are very good reasons why the last decade or so has seen significantly MORE people moving OUT of California than moving in to California. . . . . . Rules against everything, Taxes on everything, Regulations against everything, Laws against everything, etc. etc. It could be worse - could be New York City, New Jersey, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans . . . . but that is about it.

But 'Tiny' is right, if you don't mind giving up your freedoms, and you don't mind 115 degree Summer heat - you CAN drive your car year round - Winter in California means a night-time low of 42 degrees, . . . well, maybe 36 degrees on the worst nights. Except Truckee.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-09-2013, 08:57 PM

Chief told about a KALIFORNY dude that planted a single row of cotton to Oklahoma to get rid of the Oakies, but we came back! The Dude forgot about the 2nd picking!! Bill W.

big job · 11-10-2013, 04:21 AM

Geez I missed all replys, Ricardo insists on standing infront of my monitor.
Other than that just drive it. These things love snow.

Mike V. Florida · 11-10-2013, 05:06 AM

If you don't have a battery tender you can place your charger on a timer and turn it on 10 minutes a day.

Bleedblue4life · 11-10-2013, 10:55 AM

My dad drives his all year round...in Ohio...and it's a Roadster.

Brendan · 11-10-2013, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bleedblue4life

My dad drives his all year round...in Ohio...and it's a Roadster.

a true hot rodder! I don't have a top on my Roadster!

Bleedblue4life · 11-10-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

a true hot rodder! I don't have a top on my Roadster!

He had it out today just drivin around for fun, I don't think it got over 45 degrees here. He usually puts 100 miles a week on it if not more.

FL&WVMIKE · 11-10-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

Move to California and drive it year round!!!!

Or, Florida !
MIKE

Model A Man · 11-11-2013, 01:45 AM

I left California 2 months ago. I lived in the same town from 1957 till 2013, moved to Oregon with the wife and took our cars with us. only one more car to register.

DougVieyra · 11-11-2013, 03:13 AM

Congratulations ! Model A Man. I was born (1942) and raised in California - third generation. I live in an idyllic spot here on the Northern California Coast - two hours from the Oregon border.

That being said, I am just about ready to 'throw in the towel' and move across the state line, to the Brookings / Bandon area. It is everything Eureka (California) is - but without all the stifling government intrusion into every aspect of one's personal and business life. AND - I can STILL drive my Ford Model A during the winter months - no cold (I am talking 'Montana Cold') along the Pacific Coast - 35 degrees in a 'hard' winter.

WOW - fender skirts on a Model A ! ! ! Now THAT'S neat !

JoeMarine · 11-11-2013, 07:48 AM

I like that idea!

txturbo · 11-11-2013, 08:01 AM

Don't move to California .....registering an out of state car isn't worth the hassle.

Greg out west · 11-11-2013, 12:00 PM

Hi guy's

What Doug, Model A man, & Glenn said is all so true...Too bad really,,A once great State has & still going down the drain...Don't believe me ?? Just heard on the Radio the other day that L.A. it the Capital of Hit & Run's...Not just the US ,,,but all of North & South America...They said 20K last year..

I'am now "Parnoid" driving here now & this in a Modern car !!! Driving a A ??? get out the straight Jacket...So don't move to Calif as you'll block the Road for all of us leaving...

Greg out West

Tiny · 11-12-2013, 01:01 PM

Like others have said,plenty of legisation in CA, but it was 72-75 degrees all weekend, in November. I'll take all the Fruits and Nuts CA offers to not own a snow shovel or tire chains

. I also live in the far North end, loads less people and no traffic.

woodypecker · 11-12-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

Move to California and drive it year round!!!!

Best answer I need to consider doing this.

11-09-2013, 10:03 AM	#21
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: The Winter and a Model A run a thermostat

11-09-2013, 08:47 PM	#26
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: The Winter and a Model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the car is going to sit for several months, you might want to consider jacking it off the ground to relieve tire (flat spots can develop), etc. strain; but mainly to increase the difficulty of mice getting into the car's upholstery, electrical, engine, carb. etc. Also, make sure all your windows are rolled up. Moths, spiders, etc. LOVE the warmth and softness of upholstery ! But whatever you do . . . . DON'T move to California. "Tiny" lives in Redding - where it gets 115 in the Summer - his brain is scrambled. (And I don't say that because he is my Brother-in-law). There are very good reasons why the last decade or so has seen significantly MORE people moving OUT of California than moving in to California. . . . . . Rules against everything, Taxes on everything, Regulations against everything, Laws against everything, etc. etc. It could be worse - could be New York City, New Jersey, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans . . . . but that is about it. But 'Tiny' is right, if you don't mind giving up your freedoms, and you don't mind 115 degree Summer heat - you CAN drive your car year round - Winter in California means a night-time low of 42 degrees, . . . well, maybe 36 degrees on the worst nights. Except Truckee.

11-10-2013, 05:06 AM	#29
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: The Winter and a Model A If you don't have a battery tender you can place your charger on a timer and turn it on 10 minutes a day. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-10-2013, 10:55 AM	#30
Bleedblue4life Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Carey, Ohio Posts: 57	Re: The Winter and a Model A My dad drives his all year round...in Ohio...and it's a Roadster.

11-11-2013, 01:45 AM	#34
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 604	Re: The Winter and a Model A I left California 2 months ago. I lived in the same town from 1957 till 2013, moved to Oregon with the wife and took our cars with us. only one more car to register.

11-11-2013, 03:13 AM	#35
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: The Winter and a Model A Congratulations ! Model A Man. I was born (1942) and raised in California - third generation. I live in an idyllic spot here on the Northern California Coast - two hours from the Oregon border. That being said, I am just about ready to 'throw in the towel' and move across the state line, to the Brookings / Bandon area. It is everything Eureka (California) is - but without all the stifling government intrusion into every aspect of one's personal and business life. AND - I can STILL drive my Ford Model A during the winter months - no cold (I am talking 'Montana Cold') along the Pacific Coast - 35 degrees in a 'hard' winter. WOW - fender skirts on a Model A ! ! ! Now THAT'S neat !

11-11-2013, 07:48 AM	#36
JoeMarine Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 115	Re: The Winter and a Model A I like that idea!

11-11-2013, 08:01 AM	#37
txturbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 111	Re: The Winter and a Model A Don't move to California .....registering an out of state car isn't worth the hassle.

11-11-2013, 12:00 PM	#38
Greg out west Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Cal Posts: 249	Re: The Winter and a Model A Hi guy's What Doug, Model A man, & Glenn said is all so true...Too bad really,,A once great State has & still going down the drain...Don't believe me ?? Just heard on the Radio the other day that L.A. it the Capital of Hit & Run's...Not just the US ,,,but all of North & South America...They said 20K last year.. I'am now "Parnoid" driving here now & this in a Modern car !!! Driving a A ??? get out the straight Jacket...So don't move to Calif as you'll block the Road for all of us leaving... Greg out West

11-12-2013, 01:01 PM	#39
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: The Winter and a Model A Like others have said,plenty of legisation in CA, but it was 72-75 degrees all weekend, in November. I'll take all the Fruits and Nuts CA offers to not own a snow shovel or tire chains . I also live in the far North end, loads less people and no traffic.