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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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and it actually went pretty quick. In fact, less than a day and even got my Lokar throttle cable in as well. After some of the stories I've heard about it being a PIA, couldn't believe how easy it all went...even the throttle cable. Car now LIVES at 180 degrees! My hats' off to Mr. DeWitt!!!


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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Great job on your install. It looks fantastic.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Looks terrific!

Is that fan shroud extension part of the package or something else? I really like the look.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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[scary redneck drawl]That's a real purty engine bay ya have there...[/scary redneck drawl]

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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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I wish they would've screwed up and sent that to my house. Looks fantastic, let alone the functional part!
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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very KLEEN engine and compartment! that brake cyl cover is awesome, where's that come from?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Send me a high resolution photo of #2 (middle) and I'll include it in our upcoming photo gallery. tom@dewitts.com 3-4 mb would be good
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Thanks to all of you for your comments, it's been a lot of work since I got the car nearly 2 years ago and I guess all my work is finally coming to light.

Fan shroud ext....a local sheet metal shop sheared that strip of alum. to my specs and I simply polished it, drilled it and anchored it with stainless button head screws.

Master cyl. cover....came off my brothers '34 Ford Roadster(under floor) it's drilled for a remote reservoir, had comments on it before and STILL trying to find it...some hot rod brake place.

Mr. DeWitt....will do! AND Thanks for an AWESOME product!!!

Randy
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Sharp looking engine firstimer

I installed a Dewitts rad in my 68 a year ago, dropped right in, and have had no issues with it
Definitely a quality product
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Thanks again, Randy. Definately an improvement over the stock unit, and Hey...got the speakers in the rear and don't look too bad either...
now just need a better sub.


Randy

p.s. Are you doing 'Corvettes at Lake Tahoe'?
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Originally Posted by firstimer

p.s. Are you doing 'Corvettes at Lake Tahoe'?
When is it? I may make Randy drive


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Fan shroud ext....a local sheet metal shop sheared that strip of alum. to my specs and I simply polished it, drilled it and anchored it with stainless button head screws.
I absolutely love the look. Nicely done!

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Looks terrrrifffic!!! Very nice engine compartment. I hope to get mine that clean!
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Originally Posted by firstimer
Are you doing 'Corvettes at Lake Tahoe'?
I wish I was! Got other plans Sat
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Originally Posted by 682XLR8
I wish I was! Got other plans Sat
No problem Randy, I'll take care of it for you. When should I come by and pick up the keys?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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[QUOTE=CA-Legal-Vette;When is it? I may make Randy drive

Holy cow!!! Call me Rip....it was last week-end!
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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You're right, it WAS last weekend

Nice try Mike, maybe next time
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