Who else USED TO wrench outside?

Back in the 90s in Fairbanks AK I built a 74 WarWagon (Warlock/Powerwagon) mud truck/daily driver. I lived in base housing on Eielson AFB and my truck wouldn't come close to fitting in the garage. So it was work on it outside or let it sit. This first picture was taken during an engine swap December of 97 @ -25F. The clutch went out and I had to drive it home 25 miles speed shifting it. It was a NP435 4 speed with a divorced 205 TCase mated to Dana 60 1 Ton 35 spline full floater locked 4.10 axles powered by a 318 (being pulled) and then a 340 out of a Cuda went in. I could only work 10-15 minutes until my hands went numb. After pulling the 318, without having to remove the hood, we towed it into the base auto hobby shop and installed the 340. Make note in the 3rd picture the onboard trickle charger and 4 way box inside a Tupperware container mounted to the inner fender!!:eek: It was a fun truck. But I sure don't miss those temps.

Still do, the garage is full of Barracudas. Have to replace the alternator on the 2001 Cherokee outside next week. When I was in my 20's, living in South Dakota I had to change a starter in a Chevy Blazer (not mine) outside in the winter. The stinking starter literally froze to my hand.