For safety I have added radial tires, seat belts, upgraded sway bar for the front and air shocks for the rear. I mounted backup sensors on the rear bumper which made it possible to back up to an obstacle without hitting it. No need to modify brakes if they're properly refurbished and not used for hard driving. For driveability an alternator and petronix ignition goes a long ways to reduce constant maintenance. My vapor lock problems were solved with an insulated gas line, and a spacer under the carburetor to reduce heat transfer from the engine. I found an air filter to fit inside my old oil bath air cleaner housing. I carry a screw Jack for the changing of tires instead of a bumper Jack which is just asking for trouble. If the original a.m. tube radio fails, I will modify that for a modern stereo system. Each modification improves my confidence and enjoyment when driving. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of working with old cars and I hope you do too.
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