I finally got the charging issue fixed. That was quite a saga and I might post separately on what I discovered about charging problems, alternators, VRs etc.
After checking out the Calabasas, CA weekly Sun morn car show I drove thru Topanga Canyon, Hwy 27, 2 lane downhill twisty road, brakes worked. Check.
Then a moderate speed cruise thru Malibu, did not see Jay.
Next cruising along Pacific Coast Hwy the obligatory stop at Neptune's Net at the far end of Malibu, up the coast, and it was packed with motorcyclists, beachgoers, etc. Great parking so everyone stops and hangs out for a bit. PCH at this point is awesome with nice easy driving and the ocean was flat and beautiful.Moving along at 50-55.
Turning off at the Pt Mugu Naval air station turnoff, I felt the need, the need for speed.
So with "Danger Zone" playing in my head because I only have an AM radio, I moved up to 60 for extended periods to see how everything would hold together. It seemed like the engine revs pretty high compared to modern cars, but the temp was great at about 160-70 and oil pressure maintained well. Then onto the freeway for the drive back to my starting point. Not wanting to go over 60 this trip I was amazed at how cars can zoom around you. Going up a long steep hill the car got warmer but only slightly and then cooled down as I came down the other side.All in all a great drive and I think you'll agree, long overdue.
Still many things to do on the car but a milestone for sure!
Linda
I'll be in the Honda section this year. 
IMHO
