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ckhd · 11-04-2003, 09:46 AM

Brrr... It was a whopping 17° when I got up this morning (-8° for our brothers not in 'The States'). Yeah, I know you Canadians don't think that's cold, but it's too early for 17° for me!

I found out I didn't have enough antifreeze mixed in with the water in my Suburban. By the time I got part way down the mountain, I saw that I was overheating. I pulled over and went to put it in park, and the stinking column broke! I can shift between the gears, but I can't pull it back to get it in park (well, I can pull it back, but whatever it's supposed to move when I do broke).

It all thawed out (eventually), and I made my commute. I hope no cast iron cracked...

The joys of winter. I'm looking forward to spring!

*Slams_58* · 11-04-2003, 09:49 AM

Dang I never thought it got that cold there!!!!!!!!

ckhd · 11-04-2003, 06:18 PM

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Originally posted by dubie_72
Dang I never thought it got that cold there!!!!!!!!

It gets to -25° (-32°C) at my house (not every winter, but at least every other winter).

Of course, I'm not in the desert part of AZ. I live at about 8000'.

guitarornothin · 11-04-2003, 06:51 PM

dude thats cold......

I live in west texas and I cant remember when it was ever that cold.

onetoncrewcab · 11-04-2003, 07:39 PM

Weenies. LOL

We usually have about a week of -20 to -25 weather here in South Dakota. I think we are part of the artic circle or something. Then if the wind picks up, -100 wind chills are not uncommon.
We'll usually see this around Jan or Feb. Last winter was pretty decent and we did not have a lot of really cold weather.
MJ

Denny · 11-04-2003, 07:45 PM

I know what ya mean, I hate winter with a passion

Luv68's · 11-04-2003, 09:04 PM

Its 87 degrees out today, thought you would want to know

kaycee · 11-04-2003, 11:32 PM

We like to think of it as population control

Class of 69 · 11-04-2003, 11:51 PM

More kids are "made" around here in the winter, cause we're all inside staying warm

cableguy0 · 11-05-2003, 12:10 AM

its was a balmy 80 degrees here in md today but unlike most of you guys i like cold weather. supposed to be in the 40's for highs this weekend though and under freezing for lows. i think t shirt weather will be officially gone after this weekend

11-04-2003, 09:46 AM	#1
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	17° = bad day Brrr... It was a whopping 17° when I got up this morning (-8° for our brothers not in 'The States'). Yeah, I know you Canadians don't think that's cold, but it's too early for 17° for me! I found out I didn't have enough antifreeze mixed in with the water in my Suburban. By the time I got part way down the mountain, I saw that I was overheating. I pulled over and went to put it in park, and the stinking column broke! I can shift between the gears, but I can't pull it back to get it in park (well, I can pull it back, but whatever it's supposed to move when I do broke). It all thawed out (eventually), and I made my commute. I hope no cast iron cracked... The joys of winter. I'm looking forward to spring! __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

11-04-2003, 06:51 PM	#4
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	dude thats cold...... I live in west texas and I cant remember when it was ever that cold. __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

11-04-2003, 07:39 PM	#5
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Weenies. LOL We usually have about a week of -20 to -25 weather here in South Dakota. I think we are part of the artic circle or something. Then if the wind picks up, -100 wind chills are not uncommon. We'll usually see this around Jan or Feb. Last winter was pretty decent and we did not have a lot of really cold weather. MJ __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

11-04-2003, 07:45 PM	#6
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	I know what ya mean, I hate winter with a passion __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

11-04-2003, 11:32 PM	#8
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	We like to think of it as population control __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

11-04-2003, 09:49 AM	#2
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Dang I never thought it got that cold there!!!!!!!!

11-04-2003, 09:04 PM	#7
Luv68's Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Russellville, Tn and DeLand Fl. Posts: 533	Its 87 degrees out today, thought you would want to know

11-04-2003, 11:51 PM	#9
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	More kids are "made" around here in the winter, cause we're all inside staying warm __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-05-2003, 12:10 AM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	its was a balmy 80 degrees here in md today but unlike most of you guys i like cold weather. supposed to be in the 40's for highs this weekend though and under freezing for lows. i think t shirt weather will be officially gone after this weekend __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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