Europa on Overhaulin'

[7upJohn]

It Lives!!!

[BDA]

Yep, I'd say that sounds REALLY alive!! Congratulations!! 

What's the status now, John? Is it pretty much sorted out?

[7upJohn]

Yes, finally got the cooling system all sorted out
Runs cool!

Still need to dyno, but it runs pretty good already

[BDA]

Excellent!!! Glad to hear it! Enjoy your toy!
 

[Rosco5000]

I read through this whole thread today.  This was such a fantastic looking project, though I am surprised how many loose ends they left you with!  But I guess the work done here is not nearly as straight forward as many of the muscle cars and hot rods they do. 

I didn't see a good answer to how it handles.  I realize the huge power difference will make the car faster but is the handling as you remember it before the swap?  What sort of rear suspension set up did they end up using?
Cheers,
R

[Bainford]

Congrats John. That thing must be very exciting to drive. Looking good 

[7upJohn]

Rosco5000
I have not had the car out anywhere yet where I could put the handling to the test
Front suspension is modified original Europa suspension
Rear is total custom that Chip designed and built

[7upJohn]

[7upJohn]

[3929R]

 

Any chance to really drive it yet?

[BDA]

I'll bet you and your car were a big hit!

[7upJohn]

Not me, my car is famous but if I'm not standing right next to it no one knows who I am

[BDA]

Well, sometimes we get overshadowed by shiny objects and your car is definitely a shiny object!

Maybe if you incorporated a picture of you and Chip on your sign!

[7upJohn]

Nope I'm happy not being recognized, I lost my voice from answering questions about the car
Turns out there were 20,000 folks who attended this show

[BDA]

Then it's all good!