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#551 of 552 What he really needs... by bumpy May 08, 2009 (6:59 am)
is to have a full-blowm mechanical restoration done if he wants to drive it 50 miles every day (assuming that hasn't been done already). It doesn't have to be pretty, but all the suspension bits and bearings should be renewed, upgrade the brakes to front discs and dual MC, refresh the rear axle and transmission, carefully look over all the wiring plus the starter and alternator, clean out the gas tank, check over the carburetor and all the linkages, and make sure the metal and rubber fuel and brake lines are good.
#552 of 552 Re: Advice on using classic car for daily driver [deniseal0902] by euphonium May 11, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: deniseal0902 (May 07, 2009 12:36 pm) Safety is a relative value. It wouldn't be any safer today than it was when it was new.   Reliability is also a relative value, but IMO more important when driving 50 miles round trip to work.   Economy is relative, but considering where the price of fuel is going, perhaps a much younger economy car should previal. The money saved in running the ecocar could be applied to purchasing "the toy" further down the line.   He will always be able to buy a used car, but will never get another chance to spend time with his real baby. The little one needs his attention now a lot more than the old car at the curb.

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