Way to go, John! I've found a tweed cap with earflaps (Orvus); keeps the proper
image.
Bud Krueger
52TD
77MGB
MGTD2@aol.com wrote:
> 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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