Helper springs in the rear (over the shocks) can cause it to bounce in the
back. If the '60 is acting like it should, the car should track well, and take
corners every bit as well as the '67. The '67 is a much different car. It
should feel a bit tighter, and more silent. The cars did evolve in a positive
way over the years, but they all were good.
Paul
In a message dated 3/19/2004 5:26:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
imperialman@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Greetings everyone
> . All things being equal ,how would the ride, steering ,and handling compare
>between a 60 and 67 Imperial?.
> I know that they both have torsion bars up front with leaf springs on the
>rear, but is that where the similarities end?
>
> The reason I ask is that my 67 Crown Coupe handles ,corners and takes bumps
>surprisingly well for such a large car.
>
> By contrast my 60 will bounce a bit or "float " over bumps.
> Not a terrible bounce ,but much different than my 67
>
> Also though there doesn't seem to be anything specifically wrong with the
>steering on my 60, it does take more concentration while driving to keep it in
>its intended lane.
>
> Is this normal ?.
>
> I do know that my 60 has helper springs over the
> rear shocks.
> Would this cause it to bounce?
>
> Is it realistic to compare ( or expect) the same ride and
> handling from my 60 as my 67?
> Thanks in advance
> Clay Smith
> 67 Crown coupe
> 60 Custom
>
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