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Originally Posted by RR67GTO

I LEARNED something today. I bought a 67 disc brake package from a guy I do a lot of parts buying from. When I got the stuff, I sent themaster off to Seria Specialties, for a beautiful restoration and rebuilt. I was dissapointed when it came back and the casting numbers on the side were not those that are listed in the restoration manuals as being 5445784. NOT what I had, so for a couple of days I stresed over it and even the guy (Joe) at the place who did the restoration said it was correct as far as he knew from doing a lot of 67 disc master clyinders. But, knew nothing of the numbers in any books about it. So, I still felt bad until I went to see a person I know who also knows the GTO's very, very, well. Also a member who has a complete 67 system himself. His master is the same number as mine, and he said that his guess after looking at the restoration manual is that the number used in the book was a part number, rather than only a casting number. Showed me the photos of the 67 master and looked the same as ours and so I went away not feeling like I still had to search for the correct part. What I learned, is that not every thing in any book is always as we read, or believe, it's meant to say. And, may even be plain wrong. I learned to deppend on others who know so much more than myself, before just disscounting something as right or wrong. And, I also learned that having access to people who know so much. Well, there no amount of money that can get some answers. But decent people who are willing to share what they know. Or, help someone find out. Those, are one of the things in life that we should al consider as a wonderful gift. I do, and always have. If only I would have listened every time, what a diff it would have made. Sorry for being so long, but I wanted to pass along something I should always remember. Good day friends. < Mike >

Best thing to remember is to "never say never" when it comes to these cars! there were produced on an assembly line, that GM didn't want to "Stop" for petty stuff, I've seen many "Bastard" parts and cars of all makes, to make this phrase true! the authors of these books, while imformative, don't know it all!