This was my thought exactly and it made for a memorable new year.
Temperatures in Michigan were quite cooperative as well, but I'm
uncomfortable with winter days above 32. The weekend before New Years Day,
it was a pleasant 15 degrees. I had purposely left the TD un-mothballed for
just this occassion. Clear and sunny and "brisk," one of my sons and I took
the battery charger and a can of ether to the barn to fire old Morris up.
Didn't need either! The fuel pump needed some coaxing, but once the
diaphragm got back a little flexibility, we were off for about four hours of
great motoring.
A tip for others who may want to try year-round northern motoring in a
T-type: think ski wear. better yet, think snowmobile-wear. I've found
goose down booties, insulated ski bibs, long johns and a "Elmer Fudd earmuff
hat" to work well in lieu of a heater. If you really have doubts, put up the
hood and side curtains!
The best New Year to everyone!
John Deikis
'53 MGTD
'63 TR3B
'66 VW Beetle
'68 M.G. Midget Vintage Racer
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