Why can't I get My +8 even close to the the ride/handling of the +4?
With the very flimsy chassis on these cars I suspect they derive most of their torsional stiffness from the wooden frame, floor and body panels. I bet the wooden frame condition, panel material/fit will all effect torsional stiffness and handling between cars. Even the door fit may well play it's part
You have the only answer that makes any sense. My +4 has never been rebuilt. I am sure the screws are rusty and the glue has
disappeared. I rebuilt a rotten +8 wood frame, replacing all the rotten wood and gluing with epoxy. The wheel hoops were in very poor shape, so I used CPRS (A epoxy) to repair by injecting it into the rot. Further I glued the qtr panels in place with 3M5200 rather than the conventional system. I felt this would stiffen the body tub. Looks like it did. The chassis came from a 2 week old 1998 +8, galvanized. I asked the Owner of "Tudor Restorations" if they glued the wood frame. "NO! We make perfect joints and rely on our craftsmanship". Looks to Me that "Tudor Restorations" has it right.
