Re: [AMC-list] Safety Weinie (weenie? weeney?)

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You guys have mades some good points on safety and I can understand Bruce's need to protect his son's rather fragile spine. That's a father's perogative and I respect that.

But I feel that if you start "updating" an old car too much you change the character of the car.  If you're really concerned about safety, drive a modern car.  Otherwise, just put your old car out there on the road and drive defensively.   There is no "risk free" activity in life.

Disk brakes probably make sense for a daily driver (or a Tom J. mod to drum brakes).  Shoulder belts maybe.  I have a low mileage 66 Rambler that I'd really like to drive back to Kenosha for the next big meet (whenever that is) and I won't be changing the steering column, or putting guard beams in the doors or changing the seats.  I might stay on the blue highways though and really try to see the country as I travel.

And without shoulder harnesses in use, think how many nice highway patrolmen and patrolwomen you'll get to meet.

Joe Fulton
Somewhere west of Kenosha
  
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