Originally Posted by PLUM_72
If you care to read the long post, thanks...I had to vent a little about my car.
I have had a 72 Challenger for many years now. Its was restored back in the early 90's somewhat stock with several custom touches here and there. The last 5 to 10 years the car has taken a backseat to life, kids activities and other interests. The car always comes out a few times each year, not nearly enough though.
Anyway, through a series of events, I had the car running and drove it last night and today. While there is that old car cool factor, the ride quality and overall experience is lacking. There is this hard, rough and tumble nature of it. I cant put my finger on what it is exactly. My 1980 Buick Regal drove better than this thing ever has. While I don't expect the 72 to be like my 2013 Challenger, I do wonder if something is wrong with the car, or if my age and expectations of the car have changed.
While I would never sell the car, its been a big part of my life, it needs something. Just not sure where to go as the car starts okay, drives and brakes straight. Its not like I can point to one thing that would improve the experience.
Any body else feel this way?


Thanks!


I feel that way every time I drive my Coronet. These cars are pigs compared to anything built in the last 20 years. You can close the gap pretty well with a good set of radial tires, high quality shocks and upgraded torsion bars/anti-sway bars. You'll need disc brakes to close the gap even more. Just pick a compromise that works for you. If you want to keep the car 100% original then it will be a pig to drive. Either accept it or sell it. Ever drive a stock Model A? Those are even worse. Try a stock Model T sometime. Most people can't even figure out how to drive those stupid things.