Another AV8 on the road

[jon g]

Hello all,
Yesterday I finally took my recently finished 30 AV8 roadster on its maiden voyage and all went well. It never got over 160, thermostat temp, on a hot, humid day in Indiana and everything worked. It took a little while before I remembered to slip the clutch to keep from bucking at low speed in second gear. It's been 43 years since I have rowed that kind of tranny. It also got it's first bath in preparation for cruise night at the Big Boy. Yes, there is still a Big Boy in Anderson, Indiana where they used to cruise in the 50s/60s. They have cruise night every wednesday evening.

Hey Mike, Many thanks for your great book. I had been thinking of building a flatty like my dad raced in the 50s and put in my "T"bucket that had a sbc/pwrgld combo..............then I saw your book!! 6 years ago this month I got the frame and started. I built very close to the book except it is a '30, channelled 4 inches and moved front crossmember to clear a 49 Merc mill. I also went with a hi tech seat (with springs). I had the foam on plywood type on my bucket and since not as much spring in my body decided it better be in the seat. That really did make a more comfy ride.
I have really enjoyed the builden and am really looking forward to the driven!!  
Sorry so long a post but I think most of ya understand  
Good luck,
Jon G

[purplepickup]

Congratulations Jon!    A successful maiden voyage after 6 years of building must have really made you proud.  You're probably still smiling.  

I'll bet it makes Mike proud to know he "helped" too.

Now when you settle down you'll have to post some pictures.

[40]

Congratulations! I know the feeling,It's better than.....Uh.....Chocolate Cake!

[av8]

Hello all,
Yesterday I finally took my recently finished 30 AV8 roadster on its maiden voyage and all went well. . . .
Hey Mike, Many thanks for your great book. . .  Jon G

Congratulations, Jon, and you're welcome. The book is just a small part of the story; as you well know by now there's a ton of time and energy involved, along with some not-so-inconsequential dollars to build a roadster. I'd love to see some pictures.

Mike

[1FATGMC]

Neat story   .

Have fun with the car and post some pictures.

c ya, Sum

[jon g]

Hello all,
 Many thanks for the comments. Today was going to be photo day and I do intend to post some pix. Unfortunately the rains came to the hinterlands today and nothing but clouds and rain in the 5 day forecast. I hope it doesn't wash out the Indy Goodguys!!

 When I get the pix I'm sure I'll need some instruction on posting them as I'm new to this forum and just finding my way around. It's a great site but my computor navigating leaves a lot to be desired  :?

 Happy Roddin,
   Jon G