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Re: Front caliper mounting

To: Dan Dwelley <maine2me@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Front caliper mounting
From: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 15:14:31 -0500
Cc: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>, Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>, Ajhsys@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net
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Original-cc: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>, Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>, Ajhsys@aol.com, spridgets@autox.team.net, mgs@autox.team.net
Original-from: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@ixstar.ih.lucent.com>
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Reply-to: "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com>
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ROTFLMAO!!!
That was the objective, I beleive I met Allen at Sprite Rush last year and by
his comments here on the list, I had no doubt that concous was 
not his objective.
R.C.

Dan Dwelley wrote:
> 
> Concours!!!!?? <ROTFLMAO> Sorry Allen! I couldn't help it.
> 
> R.C. I don't think Allen's, Larry's, or my car would/could be
> considered as concours quality. I saw Larry's car at Carlisle don't
> think I've seen Allen's BUT I have been on the MGB list group with them
> and have seen their questions and comments about their  Midgets... :o)
> 
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget (Will never qualify for concours!)
> Alexandria, Va.
> 
> --- "R. C. Brown" <rcbrown@lucent.com> wrote:
> > Alen,
> > Another reason to use the lock tabs vs lock washers
> > is to
> > maintain the concours condition of your vehicle! :)
> >
> > Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
> > >
> > > Alen,
> > >
> > > I think if you choose to use lock washers instead
> > of the lock tabs, use
> > > some Lok-tite on the threads as well. Another
> > altetnative, if you have a
> > > drill press, is to cross-drill a small hole
> > through the hex head and safety
> > > wire it in place. You can run the wire between the
> > two bolts.
> > >
> > > Gerard
> > >
> > > At 11:00 AM -0400 9/7/99, Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> > > >Does anyone use lock washers to mount their front
> > brake calipers instead of
> > > >those silly tab washers?  What year did the
> > British discover the lock washer?
> > > > (Or are we still waiting?)
> > > >
> > > >Can anyone give me a reason to use the tab
> > washers over a good grade 5 lock
> > > >washer?
> > > >
> > > >Allen Hefner
> > > >'77 Midget
> > > >'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
> > >
> > > G G              Gerard Chateauvieux
> > >  E A
> > >   R R        pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> > >    A A
> > >     R G          Pixelsmith  on  Duty
> > >      D E
> > >       S      http://www.gerardsgarage.com
> >
> 
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