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I have VB&P stainless steel sleeved calipers, stainless flex hoses and a fairly new set of organic pads. Original un-touched rotors and master cylinder. No problems whatsoever, and no complaints either. Somebody please explain the basic principles of the hydraboost to me and how it works. I...

I don't know of anyplace to order them, but if you have a picture of one, there are web sites and businesses that will make you one. Guys with that sort of printer that prints decals and stickers also frequent gun shows and will make stuff while you wait. Anyone else have a better answer than...

Twin Turbo - I don't see the 'sad excuse' part in your photo's. Looks like you already have the most important parts put together (with a couple of noticable extras). I'm sure I speak for the rest of us when I say that I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! Semper Fidelis, Culprit

Here are two other things that I have had cause squeaks that varied with the wheel RPM: Bad u-joint on a rear wheel - but that was more of a metallic chattering like a punk rock squirrel. I also had a bad break pad - there was a thin sheet metal backing attached to the thick metal backing...

Glensgages - Thanks for crunching the numbers - I have other things going on here than to pull out the calculator right now. I appreciate it. Semper Fidelis, Culprit

LanceB - here is a data point for you to add another piece of info to your investigation for comparison. My 78 L-82 has stock 3.70 rear gears and close ratio 4 spd tranny. At 60 MPH I'm running approx 3000 RPM (I haven't done the math, just remembering what the tach said - the real number is...

So that plastic zip tie on my driver's side isn't an OEM part afterall??? ;LOL :L ;LOL

Sounds like a plan Robin!

Happy Birthday Robin! I think my tastes are changing - I had sushi a couple of time recently before I deployed and I actually enjoyed it - unlike my earlier samplings of it a fews years ago. I might have to put that on the list of things to do when I get home. Semper Fi, Culprit

Why compromise? With a statement like that, I think you know what you truly want. I have the 3.73's (or 3.70/3.71, whatever it was in '78) and I have absolutely no complaints - other than wanting a 5 speed Keistler with OD, but it sounds like I do considerably more highway driving than you...

My 78's aluminum wheels own more stock in Never Dull than their CEO does! I haven't found anything that works better than elbow grease. Besides, the military instilled a strong desire in me to polish things - namely boots and brass. And now that most of our brass in anodized and we have these...

Hey Robin, since the Marine Corps moves me at least every 3 years, here's a tip from a pro: all those boxes in the garage - move them into the living room and the kitchen. Then you'll have all the space you need to work on the Vette! Of course the end result might be something like: Robin...

Thanks Robin! They may itch, but yes, I'm wearing them. We're fairly safe in the compound where I'm at. It's guys like UB2SLOW that are working outside the wire who are in more danger than I. They guys over here are all doing a great job - working hard and getting things done. With the...

wgm87 - Welcome to CAC. I don't have an answer for exactly what you're looking for, but I do know of another option if you want a 5 point racing harness setup (and you have a coupe - not a convertible). Check out www.vetteworksonline.com and look for the Shark Bar. Below is a cut and paste...

Check the hardware isle at Home Depot/Lowes. They have several bins of 'automotive fasteners' - the plastic grommets and plastic self expanding rivets and other parts like that. You'll probably find what you need for 20 cents (and no shipping!). Semper Fi, Culprit

Once you get the booster fixed, I'm a huge fan of using a $25 hand held vaccum pump to suck the air/fluid out of the bleeder valves. Cheaper than a pressure bleeder and faster and more effective than gravity. Do this in combination with Speed Bleeders (the bleeder valves with a check valve...

Nice C-3's y'all - keep em coming! CyberVette81: I like that paint scheme - what gave you the idea for it, or did a previous owner dream that up? TZ Racer - love the flares! Semper Fi, Culprit

The only car I've ever wanted since I was 3 years old... The white 53 in the background behind my car is actually the 1952 concept car unveiled at the Motorama that year to intoduce the Corvette to the world. It's now owned by Kerbeck's. I didn't deserve to be anywhere near that car show, but...

Yes Bob - I was talking about the drum parking brakes inside the disc brake rotor. And no, I didn't think it was "cute'sie" at all when it was frozen solid! Ken - glad you got it off without breaking anything major. :) Semper Fidelis, Culprit

Another L-82 in the house...welcome to CAC! Semper Fidelis, Culprit PS - olouieo, I like the hood on your '68. Nice Vette.