Final chance at getting a set of Bob Bishop C5 to F-body Brake Conversion Brackets...
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So far everyone on the list is going to get one (1) set, nobody could get two (2) sets. I think all 22 sets are paid for.
Best hope is finding a used set or somehow managing a 2nd batch to be made.
Best hope is finding a used set or somehow managing a 2nd batch to be made.
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Everyone,
The aluminum order has been placed, and things are moving along.
I am twisting Bob's arm to make another batch, but he really just wants to retire from this and doesn't seem to want to budge. He is a terrific guy and all he orginally wanted to do was make a few for himself and it grew beyond what he had intended.
Just for kicks, I will keep a "backup list" in case I can talk him into it, but seriously, I don't think another batch is something he is considering. I wouldn't expect it, anyway.
Thanks to all for your patience, your understanding and your support.
The aluminum order has been placed, and things are moving along.
I am twisting Bob's arm to make another batch, but he really just wants to retire from this and doesn't seem to want to budge. He is a terrific guy and all he orginally wanted to do was make a few for himself and it grew beyond what he had intended.
Just for kicks, I will keep a "backup list" in case I can talk him into it, but seriously, I don't think another batch is something he is considering. I wouldn't expect it, anyway.
Thanks to all for your patience, your understanding and your support.
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This sucks. I am in the Air Force and deployed to the Middle East for about 2 months now. A few days ago was the first time I have been able to get on the board and I see this thread. I was going to do this swap as soon as I got home. I just got the 99 C5 rims. If anyone drops out I want in. I have money in hand.
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I can safely assume everyone has paid then right?
And I appreciate the fact that Bob made this opportunity available to a lucky 22 to get a set of these brackets, even if I dont get a set. Thanks.
Brian
And I appreciate the fact that Bob made this opportunity available to a lucky 22 to get a set of these brackets, even if I dont get a set. Thanks.
Brian
Last edited by BBZ; Apr 13, 2004 at 05:35 PM.
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ZLT195 just made his payment.
I am sorry for those who didn't get the chance to get these. So, this was a rough one but I am glad we pulled it off. Again, I apologize to those who couldn't manage to get in on this, I truly wish we could do more.
I am still talking to Bob and after this he is definitely going to stop making these for at least a while, that is for sure.
One thing he mentioned in our conversations is that we'll take another look at the situation in June. There are no guarantees of course but just in case, I am going to keep a running list of those who are not just interested but CAN and WILL definitely buy at least one set of this situation were to ever come up again later this year. The price may be significantly higher then as well, so keep that in mind. Please e-mail me with a note of interest and I will put you on my list just IN CASE the chance were to come up again.
Thanks again to all!
I am sorry for those who didn't get the chance to get these. So, this was a rough one but I am glad we pulled it off. Again, I apologize to those who couldn't manage to get in on this, I truly wish we could do more.
I am still talking to Bob and after this he is definitely going to stop making these for at least a while, that is for sure.
One thing he mentioned in our conversations is that we'll take another look at the situation in June. There are no guarantees of course but just in case, I am going to keep a running list of those who are not just interested but CAN and WILL definitely buy at least one set of this situation were to ever come up again later this year. The price may be significantly higher then as well, so keep that in mind. Please e-mail me with a note of interest and I will put you on my list just IN CASE the chance were to come up again.
Thanks again to all!
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Please keep me on the back up list.
A suggestion to Speed Speciality shop - if Bob agrees to making another batch have him buy the materials now that way it cuts down on the overall costs.
Bob can make the next batch on his own schedule, of course this is with the assumption he agrees to making another batch!
Thanx
A suggestion to Speed Speciality shop - if Bob agrees to making another batch have him buy the materials now that way it cuts down on the overall costs.
Bob can make the next batch on his own schedule, of course this is with the assumption he agrees to making another batch!
Thanx
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Speed Specialty: Would there ever be any arrangements you could make to continue production of the brackets with Bob's permission? Those are definitely a hot item and I put my C5 brakes on about 2 weeks ago and they are AWESOME. I was lucky enough to get them from Bob back in the fall and did the entire conversion for $750 and absolutely no prior knowledge of brakes at all. I foresee this conversion as being highly profitable for your company with Bob's compliance/blessing. Plus what if for some reason I need a replacement? 
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Speed Specialty
I recieved your email and was disapointed that I missed out out on it. I'm pissed at my self for not saying I was definite. I thought I was on the list for sure thats why I didn't bother to check it while I was on vacation. Can you keep my info down, just in case Bob does decide to do another batch this summer or whenever. I really wanted to do this setup and I'm disapointed that I didn't get a pair. Fair is fair 
Let me know in the future if he is going to make another batch.
Thanks
Jon
Let me know in the future if he is going to make another batch.Thanks
Jon
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Originally posted by SpeedSpecialty
One thing he mentioned in our conversations is that we'll take another look at the situation in June. There are no guarantees of course but just in case, I am going to keep a running list of those who are not just interested but CAN and WILL definitely buy at least one set of this situation were to ever come up again later this year.
One thing he mentioned in our conversations is that we'll take another look at the situation in June. There are no guarantees of course but just in case, I am going to keep a running list of those who are not just interested but CAN and WILL definitely buy at least one set of this situation were to ever come up again later this year.
The price may be significantly higher then as well, so keep that in mind.
Please e-mail me (info@speedspecialty.com) with a note of interest and I will put you on my list just IN CASE the chance were to come up again.
I've updated the back-up list below.
Second Batch Order:
1) BBZ
2) backrdrunner
3) JWBerk94Z
4) sleeperZ96BT
5) richclv
6) No_Secrets
7) Steve in Seattle
8) Hyperspeed 97z28
9) HTWLSS
10) jasycZ28
11) 94TA25ann
12) 818camaro95
13) Chad Allen
Possible extra sets wanted:
14) Rechtien
15) Geoff Chadwhick
16) Geoff Chadwhick
Last edited by Steve in Seattle; Apr 14, 2004 at 11:37 PM.
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Originally posted by lateapex
I don’t know when you are moving to Seattle, but I have a customer with a shop in Vancouver, WA (150 miles south of Seattle. His brackets should be delivered today. Don’t know when he plans to do his install. If you are moving soon, maybe you could watch him install his and/or have him do your conversion. I emailed him a link to this thread.
I also have a customer who had me drop ship his brackets to Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank, where he had his conversion done. If you are not familiar with them, Dick Guldstrand was a one of the first Corvette racers (in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s), and when he retired from racing, he opened a tuner shop in California which was BIG before Callaway and Lingenfelter came along. Let me know if you want Guldstrands address. I don't think they would work "cheap". Might be worth a call.
I don’t know when you are moving to Seattle, but I have a customer with a shop in Vancouver, WA (150 miles south of Seattle. His brackets should be delivered today. Don’t know when he plans to do his install. If you are moving soon, maybe you could watch him install his and/or have him do your conversion. I emailed him a link to this thread.
I also have a customer who had me drop ship his brackets to Guldstrand Motorsports in Burbank, where he had his conversion done. If you are not familiar with them, Dick Guldstrand was a one of the first Corvette racers (in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s), and when he retired from racing, he opened a tuner shop in California which was BIG before Callaway and Lingenfelter came along. Let me know if you want Guldstrands address. I don't think they would work "cheap". Might be worth a call.
Thank you very much for your help.
Darrin
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Originally posted by Chad Allen
Hey put my name on the list if he decides to make some more brackets.
Hey put my name on the list if he decides to make some more brackets.
Although I encourage EVERYONE to send your complete contact info to info@speedspecialty.com so they know the demand is out here for a second batch.