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Originally Posted by Oldsguy
Joe, your '48 is very, very nice and I really like your '47. Something about the big fenders and that sloping back just does it for me, that's why I bought mine. Your cars make my '46 (I just found out recently, the title indicated '48 incorrectly) look like a turd! But it will be a fun one to drive when it is finished. How drastic is the difference in driving quality between the '48 with the original suspension/brakes and the '47 with the modern front sub-frame? The reason I ask is that I am going the original route because I am cheap, might do the sub-frame deal in the future some day. By the way, I do have a spare straight six if you know anyone that is interested, the transmission too, as I am not going to use either one.
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Thanks for the compliments. I did all the work on both the 47 and the 48, so if you have any question from the upholstery to the wood grain, from mechanical to paint, I will try my best to walk ya through it.
The driving quality is much better with the sub frame. I am able to use modern shocks, stiffer bushings, and steering and braking is much easier. It's like driving a modern car versus an old boat.
How much are you looking for the 6 and the hydramatic? With my '48, It is not the easiest to get mechanical parts to keep everything running. If you are not too far, I may just be interested!
Keep in touch and we'll see where everything goes