On Tue, 29 Jul 97 13:02:17 UT "doug russell" <dr-doug@msn.com> writes:
>I would dissipate the heat by employing the following two strategies.
>1. Rip
>out the dash in my 69 and install a nice glove compartment. In the
>glove I'd
>install heat retaining elements (e.g., rocks - which can also be used
>as a
>hammer or wheel stay in a pinch) and a cup holder. Presto, a tea or
>coffee
>warmer. 2. I'd get one of those compact spares to free up another 4
>or 5
>square inches in the trunk then I'd run hot water lines to a suitably
>sized
>steam engine (also installed in the trunk). Add a clutch assembly and
>some
>heavy duty rubber bands connected to the window wheels and whammoo -
>I've got
>power windows!!
>
>I am concerned that the rocks will take away from the car's
>originality and of
>course there is a big concern about the availability of water for the
>steam
>engine on long trips.
>
>Dr. Doug
>69 C Rdst
>69 C GT
>69 B Rdst
Not to worry, Doc. A plentiful supply of water can alway be obtained by
removing the folding top and storing it in the garage.
Then every time you go out for a drive, rain is guarenteed. The longer
the trip, the harder the rain.
:>)
Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget
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