First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I agree, there are a number of peroid correct changes one can make to improve performance or safety without drastically afffecting the value or look if done smartly -
IROC steering boxes, POSI's, better sways/shocks, Guldstrand Mod for suspension pickup points, disc brakes, moderate cam upgrades, H1/H4 headlights powered off of relays, hidden iPod systems, hidden ingition boxes, RARE long branch manifolds, - these are all "resto-mods" that one could make that definitely improve performance and safety etc...while keeping the car looking period correct. As much as I would love to believe that our cars have skyrockted in value os others, they haven;t and that's fine with me - I can drive it all over the place, not be paranoid about it and enjoy it to the fullest - even when running a quick errand. Obviosly everyone has their own preference for whats is right for mods and what isn't, but I personally prefer keeping everything as correct as possible and having a paper trail, but the correct finish and markings on the nuts and bolts that hold the driveshaft in place is not something I'm worried about. Cheerio and Happy New Year, Eric Heinrich > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Another interesting number question for debate. > From: "Brett Liukkonen" > Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 14:13:21 -0800 > > Another great question. I believe it is a mater of personal opinion/taste. > I am a firm believer in upgrading mechanical components with modern > technology > for improved performance and safety. <SNIP>. > > I try to do as much as possible with period type components or make them look > period correct (grinding the Edelbrock lettering off the intake and painting > it as stock) in order to keep the stock factory appearance especially to the > untrained eye. I even plan on going with an extra set of wheels and tires to > be able to completely change the look and feel of the car by just swapping > the > wheels depending on where I'm going, Cruise Night or Show-N-Shine. <SNIP> > > Brett - 67 Drop Top 455! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
