After more than 900 miles, I'd like to pass on some additional feedback from driving the project.
It's physically exhausting, but very satisfying. Examples: Without power steering, getting in and out of parking lots, etc. is very difficult at slow speeds with the large front rubber. And, the VB&P suspension change has somewhat limited the turning circle (although I was aware of this in advance). The CenterForce Dual Friction Clutch is heavy, but still easier on the leg in traffic than the old L-88 clutch. Downshifting the Richmond into 1st still requires a hard "push", but it's getting better.
But the main reason that it's physically exhausting was best described by a woman I took out for a ride at lunch today. She's a long-time good friend, and felt no hesitation in describing the ride as the best sex she's had in years, and way, way more exhausting. As she got out of the car, she said, "I'm on an adrenalin high
Send me flowers in the morning!"
The car is a joy to drive on smooth multi-lane highways, but in town the "person-hole" covers are driving me mad. You don't realize how bad the settling of those covers is until you've hit them with this suspension. After Bowling Green, I'm going to back off one hole front and rear to test the adjustment results. Meanwhile, I'm doing the ricer swerve-dance trying to avoid them.
Due to a) the curiosity of some drivers, and b) the jealousy of others, too many people climb right up my back in heavy traffic. Therefore, I'm going to move the backup light control from a micro-switch on the shift linkage to a switch under the dash. Get too close and the lights above the license come on.......
This car is so removed from the comfort and finesse of later models as to be from a different planet. Few people would enjoy more than a 20-minute ride, but oh what a 20-minutes.
I've learned to wear light clothing (it gets very hot in the cabin) and ear plugs at anything over city speeds.
C'mon Bowling Green.
It's physically exhausting, but very satisfying. Examples: Without power steering, getting in and out of parking lots, etc. is very difficult at slow speeds with the large front rubber. And, the VB&P suspension change has somewhat limited the turning circle (although I was aware of this in advance). The CenterForce Dual Friction Clutch is heavy, but still easier on the leg in traffic than the old L-88 clutch. Downshifting the Richmond into 1st still requires a hard "push", but it's getting better.
But the main reason that it's physically exhausting was best described by a woman I took out for a ride at lunch today. She's a long-time good friend, and felt no hesitation in describing the ride as the best sex she's had in years, and way, way more exhausting. As she got out of the car, she said, "I'm on an adrenalin high
Send me flowers in the morning!"The car is a joy to drive on smooth multi-lane highways, but in town the "person-hole" covers are driving me mad. You don't realize how bad the settling of those covers is until you've hit them with this suspension. After Bowling Green, I'm going to back off one hole front and rear to test the adjustment results. Meanwhile, I'm doing the ricer swerve-dance trying to avoid them.
Due to a) the curiosity of some drivers, and b) the jealousy of others, too many people climb right up my back in heavy traffic. Therefore, I'm going to move the backup light control from a micro-switch on the shift linkage to a switch under the dash. Get too close and the lights above the license come on.......
This car is so removed from the comfort and finesse of later models as to be from a different planet. Few people would enjoy more than a 20-minute ride, but oh what a 20-minutes.
I've learned to wear light clothing (it gets very hot in the cabin) and ear plugs at anything over city speeds.C'mon Bowling Green.
