Originally Posted by ohiovet

I agree with everything you said.
Original drum brakes are fine.
The brake failure scenario is accurate although all my old Corvettes are that way. But the 57 Gasser I'm building uses a dual master cylinder.
I just saw that Speedway Motors now sells a dual master cylinder that resembles a original Delco master cylinder, pretty cool.
Also, DOT 5 is the only way to go, works fine doesn't attract moisture and won't hurt paint.
The best sound system is the sound from the engine, no high power stereo for me.
My good 57 fuel car is painted base/clear and with some minor shrinkage over the past 3 years the paint would probably pass NCRS judging.
Bruce B

Originally Posted by jimh_1962

Lots of stop and goes around clarendon area (used to live there...). I would put a dual master disk brake setup.

Originally Posted by Kerrmudgeon

That walnut Grant steering wheel takes away more of the limited space between your chest and it by about 4 inches. You need the original or a smaller flat wheel if you prefer for the space. Even then it's a tight squeeze behind the wheel.

Originally Posted by jimgessner

I like it GREEN. Concentrate on making it a safe driving Corvette. Then drive it for a year. In Spring of 2015, big $$$$ decisions can be made. A year from now you will have learned lots about CORVETTE , this car and all your new friends.