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RcT · 03-24-2012, 11:44 AM

I am a purist at heart, but have come to the realization that if we are to get out of our neighborhood and venture on a trip in our A's, it might be a good idea to make a few changes, primarily for safety (No. 1), and reliability (No. 2).

In your opinion, what is the most viable alteration to make to a car for the above reasons?

For instance, for safety...
Seat Belts, safety glass, fuses, wheel and/or tire changes, etc.

For reliability; 12 volt system, aluminum fan, distibutor and carburation changes, water pump, water and oil pressure guages, etc.

Just for this discussion, let's forget about increased speed and performance, such as head replacement, down-draft carbs, overdrives, etc. That's a whole different discussion. Also, anything to do with personal taste, such as whitewalls, wind wings and hood ornaments.

03-24-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
RcT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 451	Alterations, Add-Ons, and Modifications I am a purist at heart, but have come to the realization that if we are to get out of our neighborhood and venture on a trip in our A's, it might be a good idea to make a few changes, primarily for safety (No. 1), and reliability (No. 2). In your opinion, what is the most viable alteration to make to a car for the above reasons? For instance, for safety... Seat Belts, safety glass, fuses, wheel and/or tire changes, etc. For reliability; 12 volt system, aluminum fan, distibutor and carburation changes, water pump, water and oil pressure guages, etc. Just for this discussion, let's forget about increased speed and performance, such as head replacement, down-draft carbs, overdrives, etc. That's a whole different discussion. Also, anything to do with personal taste, such as whitewalls, wind wings and hood ornaments.