I have looked at a lot of photos and and painting the suspension looks fake. If i was going to paint them it would be black, not trying to make it look like metal again. I will be spraying with coats of clear to make them easier to clean but not change the look.

I bought a pickle fork/34mm socket/paint/clear/primer and more degreaser today. Axels came off way easier then i thought they would with the air impact. I was able to remove all of the a arms with the pickle fork and was able to clean the next set of suspension.

There are a few rubber dust covers that have been damaged over the life of the vette, does anyone know where i can order these. I went to Canadian Tire and Napa, both came up empty. Is the dealership the only option? can i order just a set of dust covers and grease?

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I picked up red and black brake paint, main caliper will be red, bottom caliper pieces will be black.

I also went to Napa to pick up new pads/rotors.... $600 seems steep. When i can get this from Amazon for $250
http://www.amazon.com/1997-CHEVROLET.../dp/B00C82TILU

I also was surfing the web last night and found this picture
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and went out right away to buy mat orange engine paint. Going to paint some scrap metal to see if it looks good. If it doesn't work out i bought black crinkle engine paint as well which i can use on the valve covers.