John, I agree. Doing mine with glass packs was a not very intelligent decision of mine at the time. I had just bought my Carib and knowing what a money pit they can become I decided to minimize unnecessary expense and just do essential mechanical needs and enjoy driving. I look back today after a new and correct interior and a very professional paint job at Automotive Restorations (they of so many Pebble Beach winners) and some chrome work and I just laugh! I paid $12,000 for the car and though I'm not underwater in it I'm certainly closing in on it.
But there have been good things as well, not a single bit of rust or prior body damage - the body straight and as clean as the day it was built. And at 97,000 miles and engine that still runs great with good compression and oil pressure. And again as with cars that have never been off the road, no significant mechanical issues, just routine wear items. And about 20,000 miles of driving enjoyment. Ross' Ultramatic job is just an absolute joy to drive.
So here I am wondering why I was cheap when it came to resonators - but not entirely unhappy with the result. If the current aluminized steel system gives up the ghost while I still have the car, I'll go back to pure stock.
I'm thinking about taking it on the 9th Henry Joy Tour which has just been announced.
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