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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Well i took the vette out today for the first time in a year,went for a shake down run,making sure the new walbro pump and lines work,no leaks.The vb&p oringed calipers and stainless hoses really work good,way better then the old stock ones.And i love the sidepipes and the baffles i made for them,loud but not irritating.Now it gives me inspiration to finish the final paint and get it back togther for spring cruising.Even had a cop give me the thumbs up.And its so nice having a tach and speedo that works(autometer phantoms)now i need to get the matching oil pressure,voltage etc.. for the center console.


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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Very cool!!!

I bet it does sound really good! How did you make the baffles?










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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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I bought augger style baffles from speedway motors and weld them together 3 on each side then welded a tab on them to secure them to the sidepipe with a 1/4 inch bolt.
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Like the new rims Pat.
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it feels good, when you drive it out for the first time, in such a long time!!! I bet the heart rate was up, ours was up for 10 years, and it was great taking him on the shake down ride!!!

Enjoy man!!!
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