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hotrodder · 12-22-2013, 08:36 PM

MY 66 IS ALL I HAVE TO DRIVE, 10'' ON THE GROUND LAST Thursday, drove 40 miles back and forth to work, posi-traction helps a lot and 4 tubes of sand!!

TJ's Chevy · 12-23-2013, 11:06 AM

I try to keep mine dry....Normally it is hidden under a nice warm tarp when it rains....but I have no issue driving it in the rain or snow if I need to....only problem is my wind shield wiper motor is trying to run like a F$%D!!! LOL!

wjjeeper · 12-23-2013, 11:08 AM

Snow banks here are as high as my hood. Even if I wanted to put it out in the cold and salt it would be useless.

familyfast64 · 12-23-2013, 11:15 AM

So yesterday I got stuck trying to get out and got towed back into the drive way by a nice neighbor with 4x4. The sun was out and I didn't expect it to last long. Well.... It's been snowing again all morning and this time my head start from the garage won't be possible since I never made it that far and was left in the drive.... My question is , will a block heater(magnetic type to the pan or block you plug in) electricute me if it's plugged in under the snow? I have to try to get out cause I love my new job at ups and don't want to call in.

familyfast64 · 12-23-2013, 11:17 AM

Here's some idea of the mess I'm in...

wjjeeper · 12-23-2013, 11:23 AM

Mag block heater will be just fine for you. No electrocution risk.

familyfast64 · 12-23-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks bud I'm try n clear it out a lil first but I just bought one with virtually no directions other than it gets 250 degrees. I will plug her in and start shoveling. Next purchase will either be an old tractor with a bucket or a 4x4. These bias ply Mt m-50s suck in the snow for sure, but it sure sounded good making the attempt.
Thanks for the quick reply!

familyfast64 · 12-23-2013, 11:31 AM

I think I would have been fine if it was just snow we got. But we got at least an inch of sleet and Ice first, then 6+"

TJ's Chevy · 12-23-2013, 11:48 AM

Yeah That is alot worse then we got....over here in Oregon we got 2 inches of Black Ice all over the roads! Stuff is slicker then snot! It'll put a 2wd 66 sideways in a heart beat! lol!

forestb · 12-23-2013, 12:59 PM

It's going to be 79 here on Christmas I hope that will not be to hot to BBQ on Christmas eve.

P.S. I am actually vary jealous that you all have snow.

K98AL · 12-23-2013, 02:25 PM

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Had freezing rain here in Oklahoma. I'm ready for the hot summertime myself....
BTW, that's about 1/4-1/2 inch of ice all over my truck.

12-22-2013, 08:36 PM	#26
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: When will winter end...... MY 66 IS ALL I HAVE TO DRIVE, 10'' ON THE GROUND LAST Thursday, drove 40 miles back and forth to work, posi-traction helps a lot and 4 tubes of sand!!

12-23-2013, 11:06 AM	#27
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: When will winter end...... I try to keep mine dry....Normally it is hidden under a nice warm tarp when it rains....but I have no issue driving it in the rain or snow if I need to....only problem is my wind shield wiper motor is trying to run like a F$%D!!! LOL! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-23-2013, 11:08 AM	#28
wjjeeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cold Lake, AB Posts: 402	Re: When will winter end...... Snow banks here are as high as my hood. Even if I wanted to put it out in the cold and salt it would be useless. __________________ Follow me on Instagram http://instagram.com/ryno._b

12-23-2013, 11:15 AM	#29
familyfast64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheney, Kansas Posts: 337	Re: When will winter end...... So yesterday I got stuck trying to get out and got towed back into the drive way by a nice neighbor with 4x4. The sun was out and I didn't expect it to last long. Well.... It's been snowing again all morning and this time my head start from the garage won't be possible since I never made it that far and was left in the drive.... My question is , will a block heater(magnetic type to the pan or block you plug in) electricute me if it's plugged in under the snow? I have to try to get out cause I love my new job at ups and don't want to call in. __________________ Live and let live

12-23-2013, 11:17 AM	#30
familyfast64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheney, Kansas Posts: 337	Re: When will winter end...... Here's some idea of the mess I'm in... Attached Images __________________ Live and let live

12-23-2013, 11:23 AM	#31
wjjeeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cold Lake, AB Posts: 402	Re: When will winter end...... Mag block heater will be just fine for you. No electrocution risk. __________________ Follow me on Instagram http://instagram.com/ryno._b

12-23-2013, 11:26 AM	#32
familyfast64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheney, Kansas Posts: 337	Re: When will winter end...... Thanks bud I'm try n clear it out a lil first but I just bought one with virtually no directions other than it gets 250 degrees. I will plug her in and start shoveling. Next purchase will either be an old tractor with a bucket or a 4x4. These bias ply Mt m-50s suck in the snow for sure, but it sure sounded good making the attempt. Thanks for the quick reply! __________________ Live and let live

12-23-2013, 11:31 AM	#33
familyfast64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheney, Kansas Posts: 337	Re: When will winter end...... I think I would have been fine if it was just snow we got. But we got at least an inch of sleet and Ice first, then 6+" __________________ Live and let live

12-23-2013, 11:48 AM	#34
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: When will winter end...... Yeah That is alot worse then we got....over here in Oregon we got 2 inches of Black Ice all over the roads! Stuff is slicker then snot! It'll put a 2wd 66 sideways in a heart beat! lol! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

12-23-2013, 12:59 PM	#35
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,612	Re: When will winter end...... It's going to be 79 here on Christmas I hope that will not be to hot to BBQ on Christmas eve. P.S. I am actually vary jealous that you all have snow.

12-23-2013, 02:25 PM	#36
K98AL Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sapulpa, OK Posts: 187	Re: When will winter end...... Had freezing rain here in Oklahoma. I'm ready for the hot summertime myself.... BTW, that's about 1/4-1/2 inch of ice all over my truck.



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