skywalker
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Snail50 said:Reactions? No exaggeration, EVERY time I take the car out, people honk, give me a thumbs up, ask me about it, compliment it, etc. Sometimes I overhear people at the bus stop talking about "I used to have one just like that" etc.
It definitely feels good to drive this car. I make up excuses to drive it, even if it's just to take my son for a ride around the neighborhood (did this last night, and a guy who was out bike riding flagged me down and it turns out he has a Dk Moss green 67 coupe like mine, and a blue 67 vert...I've seen them both before, but didn't know who owned them).
And I don't feel there is any compromise when compared with a newer car. I can't think of a new car that can compete with a classic when it comes to all out "cool factor" unless you're talking high end exotics.
Also no compromise because with the new suspension, my car handles great. I also have factory A/C which works great. In a few weeks I should start on my 4 wheel disk conversion, and then I'll be even better in the handling dept.
Did I mention I love my car???
I get the exact same thing when ever I go out. Mine is my daily driver too so I can get a little annoyed with it!
I'm about to do a wheel disc conversion also...along with installing my XE268H cam that just came in today! I've got a brand new front suspension...new KYB shocks all around, i'm waiting on my 5 leaf mid-eyes to come in right now...got SFCs...it's just so much funt o work on this car!