The restoration took 2 years... (Update II: about wandering L&R)

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Bruno Costers from Belgium proudly reports about his fab 1937 Chrysler De Luxe Convertible (according to his info the same car was marketed in the US as Plymouth P4). It took a long , long time before even the first nut had been unbolted. But now she's ready and she is performing amazingly well. Bruno intends to exchange the diagonal tyres for 'diagonal look' radials, as the car is a bit vague when driving straight. She is keeping him busy giving a bit right, a bit left, etc. to keep on track. Or are there other factors that make the car go like that...? Anyway, he was amazed about how many photos were made of the upholstery of his car. After he had dropped of his passenger, the photographers' attention returned to normal levels. (more at Bruno Coster's Chrysler page)
UPDATE II by Dick Trenk about 'wandering'of the car:"Assuming the suspension and steering joints are not worn loose and that all parts are at their normal clearances.......... wandering is generally caused by insufficient Positive Castor Angle. This 1937 Chrysler (Plymouth in the USA) uses a solid front axle and castor is set by shimming or tilting the entire axle. If the axle is not suffering some improper bends and the leaf springs are in good condition, then the shimming will correct both wheels at one time. Castor Angle is viewed from the side and is the amount of tilt from the vertical position of the steering king-pin. A tilt backwards is "positive castor" and a tilt forward is "negative castor." The car likely needs more positive castor angle." UPDATE I by Bruno Costers, the restoration took only two years.

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