After a looong rest and a seemingly endless resurrection GT 350 #0066 is back on the road – running and driving.
I parked it, running and driving at the time, somewhere around 2000 (last valid sticker was ‘98 but that doesn’t mean much). Restoration was started 2013 and though not yet complete-complete, complete enough to drive. Still have some interior work left like finish the upholstery, door panels, hang the shoulder belts and various detail items. Plus some engine bay and trunk detail items but all-in-all pretty far along.
I have to say, the first test run last week was pretty hairy – steering was all over the place, brake distribution block was frozen favoring the rears... had to abort. But that’s the fun part right? Not. Worked on both and much better now but still have to figure out the steering not centering as it should issue.
Having not driven the thing in so long I’ve lost all sense of what my expectations should be. My only reference is modern cars these days. I’ve taken 3 short test drives including that first and a recurring thought while doing so is I can’t believe I used to drive this thing like I used to – like 115mph blasts up and down 15 in CT which by the way is a much different road today than it was 30 years ago.
Anyway, just thought I’d report another one is basking in the glory of it’s like-new heyday. Can’t wait until it’s all sorted out but sadly, winter is upon us so spirited outings will likely have to wait until spring.
Thanks to all who’ve provided assistance, guidance, knowledge, parts and support. 0066 could not have gotten to this point without you.
Thanks -
DGSOH