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Bias tires are lousy, and not the whole story:
Put it on a scale. Total weight is always interesting, but axle weights are informative. A standard sedan from mid-century and later tended to be 56-44% of weight (with single driver and 3/4 fuel). FF/RR brake bias, alignment, etc, will want checking not just tire size and type. Shock absorbers can be sourced by the MONROE catalog where dimensions are known, and the weight of other vehicles checked against the same set of necessary specs. Spring changes can probably be done with the services of DETROIT-EATON. For this I would also try to get side-to-side weights (drive on one side of weight scale), as drivetrains were not always centered in the vehicle, and springs sometimes made to take this into consideration.
Really enjoyed the video, cars had great dashboards once upon a time. I miss the long hoods of cars I once owned, or grew up around. Pleased to read your continuing work.
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