1st time out this Spring!
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1st time out this Spring!
This morning I was walking past my neighbor's house and he took the time to show me all of the work that he has accomplished over the Winter on his 1926 Model T roadster truck. He is doing a frame up restoration.
Looking at his work inspired me to give my old Merc a first start for the season. I know that you folks down South cannot relate, but up here the ice is almost off the lakes.
With a little playing with the hand throttle and the choke, she was firing in no time. Once it started, it ran extremely smooth and quiet... better than I remember it from last Fall. I think she likes the old gas!
Several miles later, I put her back in the garage, but now I am ready for the Summer.
Looking at his work inspired me to give my old Merc a first start for the season. I know that you folks down South cannot relate, but up here the ice is almost off the lakes.
With a little playing with the hand throttle and the choke, she was firing in no time. Once it started, it ran extremely smooth and quiet... better than I remember it from last Fall. I think she likes the old gas!
Several miles later, I put her back in the garage, but now I am ready for the Summer.
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Yeah, I know what you're feeling. I want to get both of mine out and on the road now that the sun has been out for more than one day in a roll. Maybe this coming week I'll be able to do. I have to get brakes on the F-2 and a voltage regulator on the panel.
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From: Huff, ND
Hoo-Ray! Spring is here! It must feel great to get your truck out of the garage for the first time this year.
I took this picture of my driveway today:
My truck's not going anywhere anytime soon (even if it DID run)!
I took this picture of my driveway today:
My truck's not going anywhere anytime soon (even if it DID run)!
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The time has come
Podney! You are right, it is time to get a bunch of 'Before' pictures. Spring has sprung.
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We have already been going to carshows since the first of March. I guess living up North has its benefits though. LOL.
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I suppose you could enjoy the beautiful snow falls, followed by days of sub-zero weather. No, I don't see any real benefits other than our climate doesn't allow all the nasty creatures that thrive "down south" to survive. We don't have problems with scorpions, poisonous snakes (not many) and big bugs. It really doesn't allow us to do much either. I'd move in a second if could. I should have gotten out when I was younger.
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I suppose you could enjoy the beautiful snow falls, followed by days of sub-zero weather. No, I don't see any real benefits other than our climate doesn't allow all the nasty creatures that thrive "down south" to survive. We don't have problems with scorpions, poisonous snakes (not many) and big bugs. It really doesn't allow us to do much either. I'd move in a second if could. I should have gotten out when I was younger.
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Like what? Sub-zero temps? Two seasons; winter/construction? Putting three layers of clothes on, not including clothes normally worn inside, just to go out and get the newspaper. Getting into a frozen car, waiting for the cooling system to warm up enough to turn the heat on. Black ice. Four weeks you're not freezing or cooking, late May and mid September, then when it does get warm we're eaten by mosquito's. The best benefit, the 3, maybe 4, months we can work on and enjoy our trucks!
I suppose you could enjoy the beautiful snow falls, followed by days of sub-zero weather. No, I don't see any real benefits other than our climate doesn't allow all the nasty creatures that thrive "down south" to survive. We don't have problems with scorpions, poisonous snakes (not many) and big bugs. It really doesn't allow us to do much either. I'd move in a second if could. I should have gotten out when I was younger.
I suppose you could enjoy the beautiful snow falls, followed by days of sub-zero weather. No, I don't see any real benefits other than our climate doesn't allow all the nasty creatures that thrive "down south" to survive. We don't have problems with scorpions, poisonous snakes (not many) and big bugs. It really doesn't allow us to do much either. I'd move in a second if could. I should have gotten out when I was younger.
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Like what? Sub-zero temps? Two seasons; winter/construction? Putting three layers of clothes on, not including clothes normally worn inside, just to go out and get the newspaper. Getting into a frozen car, waiting for the cooling system to warm up enough to turn the heat on. Black ice. Four weeks you're not freezing or cooking, late May and mid September, then when it does get warm we're eaten by mosquito's. The best benefit, the 3, maybe 4, months we can work on and enjoy our trucks!
I, for one, like the cold weather. I like to shovel snow. I like to XC ski, and ice skate on the wide open lakes. Sailing an ice boat is a kick... it'll go faster than my truck and the acceleration really puts you back in your seat.
I used to be an all season bicycle commuter... got studded tires on my mountain bike. When the springtime comes, I adapt and make the best of it, but I am already planning for next winter.
Sub-zero? I say bring it on
!!! But then, what do I know? I like trucks with big toothy grins!
