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    Can Whitby brake system be installed w/o removing body?

    I've had it with these crappy brakes. Has anyone been able to install the Whitby solution without pulling body off? I will soon be yanking the motor to replace the torque converter and it might make sense to do the brakes at the same time. I do not want this body off the car again. Thanks.

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    Yes. I did one just last month.
    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by michael everson View Post
    Yes. I did one just last month.
    Mike
    Hey Mike,
    Can I talk to you on the phone about this evolution? I'm out in California so can't drop by for a chat. If you pm me with a number I will call you. In also sending my number via pm to you, ok?
    Thanks
    Tom

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    Quote Originally Posted by michael everson View Post
    Yes. I did one just last month.
    Mike
    Could we get some feedback on the kit, generally installation and function. The info on Whitby's website seems geared to the Roadsters.
    -- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
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    Quote Originally Posted by TxMike64 View Post
    Could we get some feedback on the kit, generally installation and function. The info on Whitby's website seems geared to the Roadsters.
    I will be happy to post an update once I get started installing the kit. My project is a bit of a ***** due to the fact I have mounted my fuse block to the left of the steering column. Its an automatic trans so I had plenty of space over there that I can reach from outside the car rather than trying to fumble around under the center of the dash to check fuses. like a dummy, I managed to route two of the main wire harnesses in the exact area where the new brake system linkage needs to live so I will need to gently bust loose a million zip ties and disconnect those harnesses to move them out of the way. Then I can get to the pedal box which I need to remove to fit the new pedal assembly. I think I can get to everything without removing the body but I sure wish I had made this decision before I mounted it the last time. Highly recommend doing this before engine and trans and body go in. For a good review of this pre-body install, go see Nick Sebastians blog at http://www.nicks33hotrod.com/p/b.html. He did a great write up on the whole process.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brave Salmon View Post
    For a good review of this pre-body install, go see Nick Sebastians blog at http://www.nicks33hotrod.com/p/b.html. He did a great write up on the whole process.
    Cool! Thanks for the link!
    -- Mike -- TxMike64 -- @TxMGarage
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