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Update: I decided I was going to start by putting in the 1-1/8" wheel cylinders, along with new shoes and deglazing the drums. So I ordered the...
Summit racing sells Coker tires. Summit hands out 10% off coupons at many of the major events. People share the 10% off coupon codes on the...
Back in the '60s when I was a kid and car culture was at its peak, my dad worked at the Chrysler parts Depot. Most of his friends from work were...
When you are roaming the pits, ask racers if they need any help. We did that, and ended up getting to drive the chase vehicle down the salt! It...
I appreciate the offer on the master cylinder donation! I could do the bore reduction on the master cylinder, but I'm unsure how difficult it...
That inch and 1/8 wheel cylinder swap sounds like a cheap and easy fix that might work pretty good. Thank you
Like some have said, I think I'll start with sanding/deglazing the drums and new shoes. Maybe that will be enough.
Thanks for all the reply's. When I drive the car, I have no issue with the adequacy of the manual drum brakes. It's a light car, we live in the...
No, this car is an all original survivor. So no major mods like disc brakes are on the agenda.
Hi, my wife has a bad right knee due to an old injury, and it's hard for her to apply a lot of pressure on the brake pedal. The 61 Corvette is...
That seems to be the problem with all cool old cars. But it's really only a problem if you're in a hurry. Otherwise, I enjoy talking to people cars.
I'll check it out, thanks. Edit: wow, that's great story! I've heard of Joe before. His face looks familiar too. I might have met him briefly at...
The Start up video is now up! I'm really a V8 guy, but I love the sound of the V12. [MEDIA]
I found the lost oil pan removal video! [MEDIA]
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