Re: IML: Brake cllipers

[sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Chris, the guy told me I had to order them to be sure, since my 67 left many years ago, I sure don't need them!! Hope it works out, we'll see.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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From: "Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Thx Dave! I've ordered them, but am skeptical as I have struck out before. When I get them, I'll let you know and give you an extra pat on the back!

 

Thx again,

Chris

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From: sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx

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Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:55 AM

Subject: IML: Brake cllipers

For some reason, the local AutoZone says he can get 68-69 Bud,4 piston calipers Loaded,(with pads) for $66.99,ea. plus core of $14.00 ea. Part no. P4031, supplied by Morse.(I think he said that was the pair part no.) Call and see. Dave.

 

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From: "Chris Strohmeyer" <chrisstroh@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I'm having the same problem finding the left side caliper. Will Cardone rebuild mine without ripping me off? Goldline will rebuild you calipers in PAIRS only, for $350. EACH!

 

Chris

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From: MIKE CINDY BECKER

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Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 6:01 AM

Subject: Re: IML: tail lights

Thanks,

 Am going thru the brakes and converting them to dot 5 (silicone fluid). I am replacing all components at this time as that is the only way to changeover to the dot 5 without problems,  have been able to find all components except calipers . I got the hoses from carquest, the rear shoes from carquest,  the master cylinder from (new) from raybestos, but the calipers (which I have bought before with no problem) where either not listed or not available from every auto parts store I called. I went on line and found them at rockauto but only for the r/h side, they gave me the number for a1cardone, called them and they said they did not have any cores for the left side, thus no rebuilds.  the front pads gave me fits  untill I called C>H>Topper in california and he told me that corvette d8 or d9 pads are similar and he could make me up a set for 28.00 bucks so I have everything I need except a left hand caliper, I got a budd caliper rebuild kit (New old stock) from ebay, but I cannot get one of the pucks out of the the caliper without destoying the puck I am afraid. Does anybody have an EXTRA brake puck that they can part with ? so I can get this together. thanks, mike  Ps I will be posting more detailed part numbers and sources for the brake parts , maybe they can be added to the 67-68 part of the website  ----- Original Message -----

From: Dick Benjamin

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Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:29 PM

Subject: RE: IML: tail lights

As Chris correctly pointed out, you don?t want a mirror type reflection ? the right surface is a frosty appearance such as you would get from spray aluminum paint.

Actually, in the case of all 3 of the 67-68s I?ve owned, just taking the fixture apart and carefully cleaning and polishing the lens and reflector has rewarded me with brand new looking tail lights, which are very bright and clear looking ? you couldn?t hope for anything better.

Dick Benjamin

 

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From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Crestonave@xxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:57 AM
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Subject: Re: IML: tail lights

 

Can someone explain what "vacuum chromed" is?

 

Also re the reflectors and spray paint, what about if you got some of those mirror tiles and glued them behind the bulbs?

 

Tom

68 Imp convert and 60 NYer coupe