Thread: Finished the '49 Dodge , but can't road test it.

Originally Posted by goingbush

I called up VicRoads and they said I could actually road test & do anything else I needed to facilitate Rego, As VicRoads / Rego is an essential service so I can leave home to get it done.

So I got a 28 day Unreg permit.

The Dodge drives so straight & smooth , much better than expected. But the 2nd gear synchro , ouch . It looked new when I took the top of the box so left it alone. Im running straight 90 GL1 so will add some Nulon Smooth Shift and see if it improves.

Very cool.

And I think that it might be quieter than a Defender.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Very cool.

And I think that it might be quieter than a Defender.

It probably is - side valve petrol as opposed to diesel, although first gear is just as noisy as first on a Series. I think in fact that, not having a transfer case, it is actually quiete that goingbush's lightweight, which is electric.