Valve springs arrived today, cams will arrive Tuesday Image Unavailable, Please Login Plating came back today for the engine and suspension. Image Unavailable, Please Login We put the muffler hangers back together while going through the batch. Because they're seen from behind the car it just makes sense to do them. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Isn't this beautiful work? Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Paul keeps me up to date with regular texts & photos, which I appreciate. Things seem to be going together quite well. How will I ever keep it looking this nice? Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Paul suggested having my starter & alternator tested before the engine is installed, as they're much easier to access now. Both were working when the car was together, but their 45-years old and I'm sure they're original. Here's the starter. Nearly a half-century of gummed-up crud, despite only 54k miles on the car. It will be replaced with a new efficient high-torq unit that will also save a few pounds. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login I'm sure my window motors will look similar when I get to them. The big question (to me) is what will a 340+ hp 308 be like to drive? Will it be worthwhile? I was driving a Viper GTS a few days ago & was thinking how bulletproof and solid feeling it was, but also how twitchy the steering was, the harsh ride, and how the massive tires & neutral alignment grabbed at every dip and bump in the road. Great car, very powerful, but also a little taxing to drive any distance. I really think the 308 will be much more enjoyable as a sports-touring car. And it's probably the same when compared to a more modern Ferrari with massive power and tires. Maybe these little 308s are the "sweet spot" in enjoyable exotic cars. Am I wrong?
I don’t think you’re wrong, but then I am biased. Look, my wife’s Subaru ascent, with a turbo charged 4 cylinder, probably has better acceleration than my 308 ( mine isn’t at 340hp, but a more modest 303hp). But no car puts a smile on my face like the 308. The sounds, the feeling, the handling, how connected you are to the road, while still having a fairly comfy ride compared to a lot or harsher spring rated cars.
