Graeme, I grew up in Winnipeg. Early 70's to late 80's. We were in Winnipeg, at the same time. I lived in the north end, my uncle owned a Shell gas station.

When it gets to -40 (-60 with the wind chill) oil can only help so much. If vehicles not plugged in it's not going to start. Cylinders frost up and the air is so cold & dense the gasoline won't atomize. Been there, done that. Interior warmers were also a must. The vinyl car seats and interior door handles would freeze rock solid and when you sat on the seat all you would hear is the vinyl shattering or you'd close the door and the interior door handle would snap off because it was frozen rock hard.

Some things you never forget and never miss...the west coast is great.


Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.