06-03-2018, 02:41 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-03-2018, 02:43 PM by AustinWood.)
Like Dave's RN saloon I find my 1929 RK fabric saloon is comfortable in cold weather. Plenty of warm air comes through around the gearbox. The engine has a thermostat fitted in the top hose so the engine will run above 80 C. Also the RK has no louvres or vents in the bonnet sides which I think helps too. On longer runs the gearbox, which protrudes into the car, gets hot too. In winter I remove the fan belt too.
Above about 45 mph however cold air gains the advantage and the car gets colder.
The downside is that the car can get very hot in summer. I have a carpet that fits round the gearbox for warmer weather to stop the air from the engine and also reduce the noise level.
Above about 45 mph however cold air gains the advantage and the car gets colder.
The downside is that the car can get very hot in summer. I have a carpet that fits round the gearbox for warmer weather to stop the air from the engine and also reduce the noise level.
Jim