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Old 11-02-11, 12:36 PM
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83 rear calipers?

Why are these so impossibly difficult to find? My car has been sitting on blocks for about a week now because I can't locate a set of calipers (piston housing on right rear is almost completely blown out, I wouldn't trust just a rebuild on it.)

I placed an order with discountautoparts and they accepted payment, only to refund me and tell me the parts they list as "in stock" aren't available.

This is my DD... I need it back on the road.
Old 11-02-11, 01:12 PM
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Have you tried Rock Auto, they show 83 rear calipers in there online catalog.
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+1 on rockauto, try them first next time.
Old 11-02-11, 03:38 PM
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Heck, when I needed a replacement rear caliper for my 83, I found one in stock at a local parts store...... Granted, they only had the one, but it was for the correct side.
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I bought a set for my old car ('83 gsl) from rockauto.
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rockauto has everything and awesome prices to boot
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Originally Posted by deadphoenix52
rockauto has everything and awesome prices to boot
also the customer service is fairly good.
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I was determined to find them for less than rockauto but i guess it's time to submit and pay up...
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keep in mind that rear calipers for all GSL's are the same
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Originally Posted by Sgt.Stinkfist
keep in mind that rear calipers for all GSL's are the same
Much like your signature this is a GS(L)

Base model 83 with a canadian GSL axle I just swapped in.
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Rockauto here also. Put some sort of clear or paint on them. Mine are surface rusting after only 2 years in the vegas desert. So, basically just from washing the car...
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you can also try local part stores like Napa and Advance Auto. they can order the calipers in without trouble.
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