Bikerdoc

Last year as all of you know, Horsepower TV had a project 76 Corvette.
I have not been able to find the episode for sale on DVD or VHS. What I am looking for is a product list that they used for the episodes when they rebuilt the Front and Rear Suspensions and Brakes to help with my rebuild.
I may not need their list if any of you could give me some advice.
I have a well-worn and neglected 80 Coupe. It will be a daily driver - no autocross or racing.
I do have auto rebuild and repair experience - but NONE with Corvettes.
I plan on first rebuilding the suspension and brakes. My plan is to use rubber, not urethane rebuild kits front and rear for smooth and non-squeaky ride. VB&P 330# rear fiberglass replacement spring, stock replacement front springs, Beef-ier sway bars front and rear, 255/60-15's all around. I plan on replacing all screws, bolts, and fasteners.
For brakes I do not know if I should just rebuild the stock calipers and get new rotors, or go with replacements like Ecklers O-ring calipers. I will replace the lines at the wheels and the master cylinder.
Later will come the engine rebuild and eventually a swap for a TREMEC 5-speed.
Any advice on suspension or brakes?
Thanks ahead of time.

halfmoontrail

"For brakes I do not know if I should just rebuild the stock calipers and get new rotors, or go with replacements like Ecklers O-ring calipers"

I've just finished rebuilding my (SS-sleeved) calipers, with the stock lip seals...easy, inexpensive, and very gratifying.

Steve

SIXFOOTER

for brake parts go with VBP, the o-ring kit is $159

72LS1Vette

Since money is no object on Horsepower TV they used the most expensive VB&P suspension kit, with the front mono-spring. if I remember right they used Baer brakes. You'll probably want to pick up one of those $1,500+ March serpentine pulley sets also, just to make things look nice under the hood.

It will probably take a little longer than the 90 minutes or so that the Horespower TV crew spent to complete your project, though.



Rick B.

Bikerdoc

Yea Rick, I thought I would buy a $5,000 car lift to start things off. You know how we all hate rolling around on a creeper and using jack stands.
Seriously, I really appreciate the info guys. I am surprised how much good info you guys have passed along in just an hour or so.
thanks,
Mike

MixxMaster

I've got the entire series of episodes, and am working on making a DVD of them. I could send some out for those interested when I'm done authoring it all.

Marv

They have been re-running those segments here on Sunday morning on Spike TV. Just saw the brake/suspension segment last week and probably have it on tape.

sly vette

Stinkray???

SILVERSIXX

Yeah, good morning from your coma Dude!

Star79

Call VPB, they supplied the f/r suspension parts for that car. And yeah, it'll take more time, money and bandaids than SpikeTV mentioned....

sly vette

[QUOTE=optical]Yeah, good morning from your coma Dude! :lol [/QUOTEWow I did'nt know that 70 year olds used terms like DUDE!!!

worship79

You should check out the Corvette Fever 'Prject Shark Attack' articles:
http://www.corvettefever.com/project...ttes_projects/

Bruthish

I saw the episodes myself and they really did a nice job. Like spmeone already stated...money was no object for them. I am sure they got their parts for a reduced price or for free in exchange for advertising.

The part I am more interested in is the rear trailing arms that they had made to allow wider tires. Anyone know what they were?