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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Since Sunday evening I have change both fuel senders and painted all 4 calipers on my 98. I can trust my fuel gage now and it's much quieter also, the old pump was singing really bad. I have run out of gas twice but made it to a station both times.

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Sounds like fun!!! NO PICTURES of said Calipers?

IF there is pictures sorry!!! this computer doesn't always allow them to show up.....
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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No pics. I figure the Caliper picture posting has run it's course. Seen one you've seen e'm all.
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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No pics. I figure the Caliper picture posting has run it's course. Seen one you've seen e'm all.
Not true we are picture ****** and want to see how yours look and great to hear the results of the fuel setup
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Have it your way...
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Doesn't sound like a fun time to me.
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Not true we are picture ****** and want to see how yours look and great to hear the results of the fuel setup

And on the picture ***** thing, speak for yourself.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Congrats - painted calipers make a big difference in the looks of the wheel area.
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Sounds like you've been busy!
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Okay Okay here ya go. I will admit I love pics to.












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What kit did you use?..Spray or brush? They look great. Look like spray?

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What kit did you use?..Spray or brush? They look great. Look like spray?

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Thanks. Spray can and I also primed them before the final coat.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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see don't you feel better showing us the great job you did on the caliper!!!
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Did you just tape over the "CORVETTE" text before painting, or use a dremel tool on it after???
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Originally Posted by egypt123
Did you just tape over the "CORVETTE" text before painting, or use a dremel tool on it after???
Painted over the letters and let dry for about 2 hours and then I used a razor blade to peel off the paint. The key to that is to make sure that the paint is good and dry before you do it or else the shavings will stick to the Caliper and really **** you off and you will have repaint the area you screwed up. I'm speaking form experience here.
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Originally Posted by vettelover84
see don't you feel better showing us the great job you did on the caliper!!!
Yea. I just thought that everyone might be tired of seeing painted calipers by now. Gald I can share.

What's funny is I can see where I need to do a little detail work to my wheels around the lug nuts and the back side of one of the wheels. You can't see that from 10 feet away.

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Cover the letters with chapstick then wipe off...

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