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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Default Winter upgrades...
I know this is not everyone's cup of tea but I drive my Corvette every chance I get... so this winter I am having some mods done to it to make it safer and more enjoyable..

Disc brakes


IFS bolt on steering package


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And new wheels but I have yet to pick those out... looking for something that will showcase the new brakes...

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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good move on the tranny and bell!!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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These wheels should do the trick:
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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A tad more than I was looking for but thanks for posting... sweet ride!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Scotty,
Nice car. Here are some pics from the engine swap back in Oct.
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http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...t=DSCN0534.jpg

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e8...t=DSCN0552.jpg

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Schlem... we finally hook up on the forum... thanks for posting! I cannot wait to get the car back... shooting for APRIL... that new motor has to make that thing run like a scalded dog... great photo album!

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Same to you. Pheasant season is over, so now I can spend time on this forum as opposed to the "where the heck are all the pheasants?" forum. It is truly amazing how much faster this engine is compared to my LT1. 425 hp/465 trq. Comp thumper cam. It runs loud and strong.
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Default Winter upgrades- new wheels
Try these...Boyd Coddington Smoothies...beautiful...my choice


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Where did you buy your IFS? Looks great?
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I can hardly wait... temperature near 70 this past weekend really has me anxious to get it back...

http://www.jimmeyerracing.com/

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Rear end rebuild. See my post 67 rear rebuild for pics.

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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Shemp... where is your post?

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Shemp... where is your post?

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It's on the next page of posts Title (67 rear rebuild)

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Latest photos... and have decided to put a new top on it... switching to black fabric from the white vinyl...
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Here are the latest... almost done.. getting antsy...





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New top is being installed this week...
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Very nice I bet you can't wait to burn up some tires. Keep
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