Re: Mike's 53 Clipper

Posted by Tobs On 2017/4/20 5:41:51

The Clipper passed inspection today!!! The inspector was actually very impressed with the car. Wooo hoo!
I decided to drive to work afterwards, and everything seems to be doing just fine. Overdrive is working very well. I changed the voltage regulator to an electronic unit from Clover, and am happy to see a very nice constant 14v.
Watching my tach, I get about a 500 rpm drop when overdrive kicks in, which makes 80 kmh (48mph) about 1600 rpm. Still have to get my front end aligned, but now I can drive around without fear of getting a ticket!
It rides much better (softer) now than before the restoration. The roads are quite smooth here, but even expansion joints in the road go by with barely a whisper.
I'm running the 760 American Classics from Coker, and so far am happy.
Now to get some miles accumulated, and finish a few details and start shining up for the Euro meet in June!