Good one on those access holes, if I had known how hard it was in the beginning that's what I would have started with. I ended up with drilling large round access holes for which I have found plastic caps. same idea as your access covers.Laredo Matt wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:50 pm Great looking build and I look forward to seeing how it turns out. I thought about a hemi but decided to go with an LT1. Now I just have to find the right donor.
I'm in a similar state on my build but am doing the body work and paint myself in the garage. Probably shoulda thought that one through in advance
I had the same issue with getting body mount bolts out and ultimately ended up cutting in 4 access holes. Rather than weld them close, I created covers for future access. I never plan to have the body off again but who knows and it was painful enough getting them out the first time!
Thanks, I’ll start looking for those!Yeller wrote:You can bolt on GM JD2 calipers from a 3/4 ton chevy pickup, they are a great upgrade. between those and good carbon fiber/ceramic pads you'll be good with hydroboost, it will stop well and fade should not be an issue unless your road racing it LOL
May be too late but somehow didn't subscribe to your thread so missed this.wimsurf wrote: ↑Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:04 am Question; since I’m increasing power, I obviously replace everything that is related to bearings and brakes.
I have all hydroboost parts so that’s solved. Do any of you have tips on easy to obtain front brake upgrades that still fit inside the original wheels?
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Thanks Matt, that looks great, I have messaged them about points of sale in Europe (spend too much on shipping and import duties already) for now I have a set of new calipers and pads, so I'll see how that feels first. if not enough this is something I'll be upgrading for sure.Laredo Matt wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 2:01 pm
May be too late but somehow didn't subscribe to your thread so missed this.
I went with a set of dual piston wilwood calipers on my build. Part number is at the bottom of the last page on my build thread and they are a direct bolt in replacement for your OE calipers.
https://www.fsjnetwork.com/forum/viewto ... 2&start=40
I also have a picture of how they look mounted about mid way down on the second page of the thread. They have a few color options, including the ever popular red. You can buy just the calipers or get a kit with pads and all HW. Rotors are EBC from BJs.