I moved a little closer to being able to drive to the S E zone meet today.
I had broke my transmission, back when I first got my 53 running. I stuck
in a back up trans., and it had a bad low gear. So after a few months of
looking for a cluster gear, L&R slide, and a reverse idler, I finally ordered
gaskets and seals, and rebuilt my trans. Finished switching out the trans.
today, and took the car for a 110 shakedown run. The trans. worked fine
and the car ran beautiful. This was really a lot of fun. I drove about 40 miles
on 2 lane, running between 45 and 60. Then about 60 miles on the interstate,
at 70 to 85. The little coupe has a sweet spot around 70 to 72. Really cruises
good there. I think I will keep the 3.42 rear end. I had FUN today.
I had broke my transmission, back when I first got my 53 running. I stuck
in a back up trans., and it had a bad low gear. So after a few months of
looking for a cluster gear, L&R slide, and a reverse idler, I finally ordered
gaskets and seals, and rebuilt my trans. Finished switching out the trans.
today, and took the car for a 110 shakedown run. The trans. worked fine
and the car ran beautiful. This was really a lot of fun. I drove about 40 miles
on 2 lane, running between 45 and 60. Then about 60 miles on the interstate,
at 70 to 85. The little coupe has a sweet spot around 70 to 72. Really cruises
good there. I think I will keep the 3.42 rear end. I had FUN today.
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