Re: KPack's 1954 Panama
Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/9/24 22:07:45
Took the longest drive I've ever done in the Panama yesterday. Up to this point I've kept it very local since I was afraid something would go wrong and I would be stranded.
A friend drove his '57 Chevy and my wife and I took the Panama down the beautiful Yakima River Canyon. 60+ miles of fantastic cruising. 50-55 mph the whole way. Car never got warm, brakes were great, smooth on the road. Some definite body roll into the corners, but that's part of the fun. The only issue is my speedo cable was definitely making noise towards the end. I will need to pull it and lubricate it.
Overall very pleased with how it drove and gave me a lot of confidence for longer cruises.
-Kevin
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A friend drove his '57 Chevy and my wife and I took the Panama down the beautiful Yakima River Canyon. 60+ miles of fantastic cruising. 50-55 mph the whole way. Car never got warm, brakes were great, smooth on the road. Some definite body roll into the corners, but that's part of the fun. The only issue is my speedo cable was definitely making noise towards the end. I will need to pull it and lubricate it.
Overall very pleased with how it drove and gave me a lot of confidence for longer cruises.
-Kevin
Attach file:
Yakima River Canyon cruising.jpg (152.96 KB)
Nice views through the canyon.jpg (154.59 KB)
Bench seats are the best.jpg (108.46 KB)
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