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Re:Be careful what you wish for [message #2828 is a reply to message #2823] Sat, 11 March 2006 06:12 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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About three years ago I got the bright Idea to try one of the classics. This guy has a 1966 Chevy II standard shift with the 327? So I says let me try this one it's in great shape. He gives me the keys and tells me"Go ahead, take it for a spin."
Pull out of the driveway, "Hey this is great!."
Tooling along there is a big blind curve coming up. I'm doing maybe 40/45. exit the curve and there it is; a nice backup to a red light. I hit the brake; no problem. Not stopping so quick? Push harder and downshift; nothing but a little drag on the speed; ooh boy... now I'm literally standing up on the brake with cars approaching pretty quick. I finally get it slow enough that I can bail to the side over the curb. End up sitting on the grass on this surprised guys front lawn, I think; hmmm..maybe not.
Forgot how lousy those old drum brakes were.

 
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