So Rich, did you bake your parts again? Is it done yet? Was just wondering where you bought your caliper kits? Were your calipers SS or just a stock core? I have an extra set of calipers that I was thinking about rebuilding and was wondering if I should wait till I need them or do them now and let them sit until needed. Hopefully that would be never but Im worried about the brakes since the car will have sat for about a year or more till I get it back on pavement.
Rodney  

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I am still waiting for the rebuild kits..should be here in the morning..so they say..they used to stock this stuff..not any more!! I get them from auto zone or advance..I tried the fancy ones for more money..came in a different box..same china bag..I got the one side completely done..the arm is done for the ds..might go for a bolt up later this afternoon..calipers I think had stainless sleeves in them stock at some point...I think...not sure on that on though..mine had the sleeves in them already ..but..the brakes suck if they sit to long without a fluid flush..they were very dirty on the inside..so..its a little more time and 40$ to rebuild all four..and done they will be..

Rich

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Just a little update since it has been a while..I got everything together and have been fighting the bleed process..so I have replaced the rear brake hoses and will redo the process..I have been really hung up the last two weeks with work since one guy quit and they moved advisors around to match work load..now all of a sudden we have more work than we can do..which is amazing how that can happen..I think Joel posted something about monkees and bananas some time ago..it basically said thats how its always been and thats how it will always be..whether its right or wrong..people in this business really are that dumb..so its good someone kicked the monkees erse..Dad seems happy with the progress so far..I guess thats all that really matters..hopefully finish up the brake bleed this week.

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Keep up the good work, Rich!

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Rich, did you get the brakes bled yet. Are you out driving this thing now? You havent been on the forum as much in the last 2 weeks so I assume you are traveling around in it! Cant wait to check it out.
Rodney


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Ok I guess it has been a while since I put anything up about this..I did get the brakes done..I replaced the rear hoses..I started it without the exhaust on last weekend..kinda fun at 12 am..beer talk..so I have the exhaust connection to use to put it on..just been hot and busy around here to get that part done..I do need some alignment shims for the rear still also..only need a few and have been um..procrastinating on buying a whole set..oh well..it is what is is..

Rich

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Rich, we're expecting a twofer at Carlisle so you better get busy! Great progress so far ( just think, the back was just fine..........)!

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Wow has it been that long..well I guess it has..so I have the rear completely rebuilt..it sits kinda high..but has a little rake to it now..it looks pretty ok..now all I have is 4 and I mean that's it 4 bushings up front..yeah right..

Rich

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Doesn't it have to drive a while to settle down? I'm STILL expecting 2 cars from you at Carlisle!

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Rich...Did you replace the rear spring? I think I have to replace mine, bottoms out on some big bumps...shocks look relatively new. Any recommendations

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DanT

Barry..I really hope that I have it done by then..I do enjoy it in the garage though..Dan I did not replace the spring or shocks ..they were already done and one of the few parts I didn't replace or rebuild..shock wise the stock ones work fine..spring wise its a different story..tons of options there from mono spring to tight leaf springs..once again that will be your preference on what and how you want the car to feel like and do..I did replace the spring bolts and bushings to correct the former bubba work he did..figure out what you want to do with the car and I can help find a good direction.

Rich

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My first parade at Carlisle 2010