worthless in snow....

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

My grandfather was a Model T Ford fanatic. Talk about great in the snow, the 4 inch wide x large diameter tires on those Model T's would walk right through snow and mud.

Sometimes moving forward means looking back?

they used to have cool conversions that did away with the front wheels and mounted a pair of skis on the spindels// my uncle had one on his farm that he used to pull us kids around on our sleds

[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

could not even imagine living in a place with snow but if i did i would own a 4wd for sure....

Like you I could not even imagine us living any place where it would snow. When the place I worked in northern California, just north of San Francisco, closed we moved back here to the old home place on the farm in the flatlands of Southeast Missouri to help take care of things.

Since we moved back here we have had 2 hundred year floods, many snow storms and of course the Ice Storm of 2009. Such is life, no one ever knows what is in store for them in the future.

[70BLAZERX2]

Here is what it looks like here today..In Greeneville...well not greene today..

I use my 95 jimmy 4x4 in this stuff..If its gets to deep..i have a plow for the 69 K/30 came on truck new in 69 when it was a K/20

4 inches overnight

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My '65 C-10 LWB had a set of M&S tires on it that taught me that a narrower tire will sink more deeply into the snow and bite better than a wider tire. My '96 Sportside GMC has 275-60's on the back and they just sit on top of water (hydroplane) and they don't dig into the snow enough to make the effort worthwhile.

I agree.There are certain advantages of a tall narrow M+S tire versus a low profile wide street tire when it comes to M+S (MUD and SNOW). Before 4X4's got super popular, it was common for 2WD pickups in rougher climates to always run narrow M+S tires on rear and highway tread on front. What tire size do you presently have on the rear?

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by cdowns

they used to have cool conversions that did away with the front wheels and mounted a pair of skis on the spindels// my uncle had one on his farm that he used to pull us kids around on our sleds

YouTube - Model T Ford Snowmobile Club...

[treveiger]

Ya honestly i love the snow, the past few years the snow up here has been bad(last year was the worste we had in over 50 years if im not mistaken), ive always enjoyed the snow and if your dressed for it its a lot of fun.

[LilD]

I dont get it. I have a c20 and it drives better in this stuff than my wifes Sienna with no weight in the back and no snow tires. Havent had a bit of trouble and I drive it every day.

[StingRay]

Snow tires and ballast with a little common sense will get you through stuff most people wouldn't go into without a 4x4. I drove my 72 12 months a year for 15 years and never got myself into anything I could not get out of. Hard heavy duty tires with no ballast and the truck will be pretty useless in the snow.
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[mtdave2]

Originally Posted by StingRay

Hard heavy duty tires with no ballast and the truck will be pretty useless in the snow.
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yep. that is all I was trying to say. It is so useless I was laughing out loud when I got "stuck" on a flat driveway.

and, yes, after puting 400 pounds in the back I was able to move around a bit better. I was raised in Montana, so im not a novice at driving in the snow.

[Vintage Windmills]

I'm surprised this many people drive their trucks in winter. Up here they salt the roads like crazy and your truck will dissolve in a few years. I suppose most areas don't salt like MN.

[mtdave2]

well I am not going to drive it normally. The truck just arrived from Texas and I have a few things to sort out; then it’s getting zipped up in the new carport. The sight of all the salt sends chills down my spine. Why can’t they just use gravel like Montana lol.

And before Capt. Obvious pipes in, (lots of them on this board), ya, im going to wash it thoroughly before putting it away, ya I know about mice, yes I know about gas stabilizer, and and and…ugh.

[treveiger]

Originally Posted by mtdave2

well I am not going to drive it normally. The truck just arrived from Texas and I have a few things to sort out; then it’s getting zipped up in the new carport. The sight of all the salt sends chills down my spine. Why can’t they just use gravel like Montana lol.

And before Capt. Obvious pipes in, (lots of them on this board), ya, im going to wash it thoroughly before putting it away, ya I know about mice, yes I know about gas stabilizer, and and and…ugh.

I put irish spring soap and dryer sheets in the cab and moth balls all around the exterier of my truck and havent had a mouse problem yet

Once my truck is finished im driving it in the winter... I have a shop with a pressure washer and i can clean it as much as i want so im not to worried.

[mtdave2]

lmao...hahahahaha

[bif]

What's nth don t
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[bif]

I mean hth don t
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[Tycoon4u]

Modify it.
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[Stocker]

Originally Posted by bif

I mean hth don t

hth = hope this helps

don t. = his signature (Don T.)



HTH!!

[don t. - 72gmc]

Originally Posted by Stocker

hth = hope this helps

don t. = his signature (Don T.)



HTH!!

What Stocker said(big grin).

Hey Mtdave2.....I lived in W. Chicago back in 1976-1977. I have a niece that lives there now. Where about in WC are you located? Just curious.

Have fun.....don t. .....

[Clyde65]

You all from the snow states have no idea about how stupid people here in Texas are when the fluffy white stuff begins to fall, There might be 3 or 4 people here in North Texas that actually know how to drive in it. Last year we had 12" of the perty stuff all in one day, didnt stick on the roads but made things just a bit slick. Some of these people think the road conditions should change for them, stupid people. Please keep it up there, these people dont have a clue.

[54blackhornet]

I took this photo today before I got on the computer, after blowing snow for an hour or so. Yes that is my Jeep, 2000 Cherokee. 4.0 Select-Trac. will go thru about two ft with no problemo. My 71 C20 with no spin is still iffy without chains in the deep stuff.

[treveiger]

People up here are like that to. When it starts to snow people start thinking that they own the roads and everybody should watch out for them and they drive 15mph in the middle lane an if you try to pass them they pull in front of you to try to stop you from passing(notice i said try). When they do it i just get close to them and push them back into there lane so they get out of the way. If your afraid to drive in these conditions then stay home. Im not saying you should be stupid and ignore the conditions but just because it snows it doesnt mean the rules of the road dont apply anymore and you can block everybody else. It happens all the time...
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[mtdave2]

don t, I live very close to the 59 and north ave intersection. small world! At least you know one person here! hahah, I have been traveling soo much with work i really don't have a chance to make any friends. perhaps when spring hits i can take the old truck to some car shows. there sure are alot of those here!

[mtdave2]

what makes me laugh is people with 4wd who think they are masters of the icy roads. while it is true they can GO better down the road, 4wd does not help you with the stopping part! lol... every car has 4ws (4 wheel stop)...lmao

[68GMCCustom]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

You all from the snow states have no idea about how stupid people here in Texas are when the fluffy white stuff begins to fall, There might be 3 or 4 people here in North Texas that actually know how to drive in it. Last year we had 12" of the perty stuff all in one day, didnt stick on the roads but made things just a bit slick. Some of these people think the road conditions should change for them, stupid people. Please keep it up there, these people dont have a clue.

I'd say more then 3 or 4! Especially with all the yankees moving down here.

But yes.....a good 85-90% of the drivers don't know how to drive in anything frozen...

[prostreetC-10]

I had to take another look at this thread when I saw it was still going on. Pretty funny.

I think we also have to realize that snow is not snow!!!! It has been snowing all winter here in Bend, OR. You get just one inch in Portland and the town is crippled. The humidity in the air has a lot to do with how slick the snow actually is....whether it's packed or not. In the valley that snow is like the slickest snot you have ever tried to drive on. Out here it's not nearly as bad. I think regardless of the type, you always see the SUV's and the 4x4's on their tops because of what has been stated. False sense of security. "Well 35 mph is not bad......let's run 'er up to 60!!!". "Hey Buford.....get me another beer"....