Re: Keeping my "A " Cozy During the Winter

Posted by Mike Flanagan on December 10, 1997 at 23:50:57

In Reply to: Keeping my "A " Cozy During the Winter
posted by Anthony Gal on December 10, 1997 at 07:04:46

My only suggestion for "coziness" in the winter, and this depends on how cold it gets where you live, would be a simple block heater. Different variations are available including one that simply replaces the dipstick. Very little 'lectric is drawn so the light bill doesn't go off the scale and when you do want to drive the engine is already warm. Do not substitute for anti-freeze however, if the power goes off so does the block in the car... crackkkkk!
The only other thing that comes to mind is alcohol. A friend said that alcohol and distilled water is a good mix... seemed to work, I sure didn't notice how cold it was last nite....
God Speed Under 50.
The Model A Fool.
: For various reasons, I can't drive my "A" as much in the winter as I've done in the past.If the weather is nice & dry, I might be able to get it on the road once or possibly twice a month for a 10-15 mile trip.The car is kept covered in an unheated garage. I've added a fuel preservative, kept the gas tank full, tires at 35#, and body/chrome waxed. Anything else should I do during the winter months?

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