Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
Got the old rusty bumper support out.
Got the old rusty bumper support out.
0 2021/06/28 17:07:01
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0 2021/06/28 17:08:40
New one pressure blasted and ready for POR 15.
New one pressure blasted and ready for POR 15.
0 2021/06/28 17:09:16
Just one transmission oil cooler looked inadequate, so added another on in series.
Just one transmission oil cooler looked inadequate, so added another on in series.
0 2021/06/28 17:10:32
Ordered a replacement gauge cluster on eBay, and replaced today. Now all are working perfect!!!! Yes, I am almost out of gas!! So nice to have real gauges again.
Ordered a replacement gauge cluster on eBay, and replaced today. Now all are working perfect!!!! Yes, I am almost out of gas!! So nice to have real gauges again.
0 2021/06/28 17:12:07
Just one transmission oil cooler looked inadequate, so plumbed in another in series.
Just one transmission oil cooler looked inadequate, so plumbed in another in series.
0 2021/06/28 17:18:54
They can be dim,
They can be dim,
0 2021/06/29 15:56:06
Or Bright! I think they look pretty cool.
Or Bright! I think they look pretty cool.
0 2021/06/29 15:56:51
Mounted the lights to the aluminum support with a few modifications.
Mounted the lights to the aluminum support with a few modifications.
0 2021/06/30 17:43:12
Drilled a mounting hole to center the light in the opening of the louver panel (each side).
Drilled a mounting hole to center the light in the opening of the louver panel (each side).
0 2021/06/30 17:44:38
With a cutoff wheel, removed about 3 inches of the lip around the hole to allow the light bracket to seat. Next view is from the front.
With a cutoff wheel, removed about 3 inches of the lip around the hole to allow the light bracket to seat. Next view is from the front.
0 2021/06/30 17:46:24
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0 2021/06/30 17:50:21
Works for me! Hope this helps
Works for me! Hope this helps
0 2021/06/30 17:50:46
Looks a lot more professional
Looks a lot more professional
0 2021/07/04 03:47:12
Putting the nose back on, finally looking like a real F body again!
Putting the nose back on, finally looking like a real F body again!
0 2021/07/04 03:48:48
0 2021/07/04 03:50:36
Ordered all new u-nuts and fasteners from "clips and fasteners" (thanks Battman). I thought the zinc screws would look nice against the black, and they do.
Ordered all new u-nuts and fasteners from "clips and fasteners" (thanks Battman). I thought the zinc screws would look nice against the black, and they do.
0 2021/07/04 03:51:31
Formally attached the bumper to the upper support using some extra hurricane straps as straightener/washer plates. Now I am good to 155 mph.
Formally attached the bumper to the upper support using some extra hurricane straps as straightener/washer plates. Now I am good to 155 mph.
0 2021/07/04 15:26:41
0 2021/07/04 15:29:11
Installed the sub bumper support, reminds me of Mad Max!
Installed the sub bumper support, reminds me of Mad Max!
0 2021/07/04 15:29:58
0 2021/07/04 15:31:20
Ran the wiring thru the firewall and installed a switch. Here are the dim DRLs
Ran the wiring thru the firewall and installed a switch. Here are the dim DRLs
0 2021/07/04 15:32:48
0 2021/07/04 15:34:26
And the brights, I am really happy with these. Happy Independence Day!
And the brights, I am really happy with these. Happy Independence Day!
0 2021/07/04 15:35:05
The 255 LPH fuel pump gave up the ghost pumping against shutoff head, I had purchased a stock 100 LPH pump in anticipation. Also my tank level worked for a couple of days after installing the new cluster, but lately was reading high at around 3 oclock
The 255 LPH fuel pump gave up the ghost pumping against shutoff head, I had purchased a stock 100 LPH pump in anticipation. Also my tank level worked for a couple of days after installing the new cluster, but lately was reading high at around 3 oclock
0 2021/07/08 16:25:11
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0 2021/07/08 16:36:53
Blocked the fenders on the table, a recommendation from the "save the back foundation", nice to see it all one color again.
Blocked the fenders on the table, a recommendation from the "save the back foundation", nice to see it all one color again.
0 2021/07/08 16:39:28
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0 2021/07/08 16:49:56
0 2021/07/08 16:51:00
Now 27 F below ambient at the AC duct. Much better, but my Highlander measured almost 40 deg F lower than ambient.
Now 27 F below ambient at the AC duct. Much better, but my Highlander measured almost 40 deg F lower than ambient.
0 2021/07/08 16:51:51
Wet sanded the hood to eliminate orange peel and bug tracks, with 800 to 2000 grit. Buffing to bring back the shine, lower right. Looking nice!
Wet sanded the hood to eliminate orange peel and bug tracks, with 800 to 2000 grit. Buffing to bring back the shine, lower right. Looking nice!
0 2021/07/11 16:26:46
Painted fenders and nose
Painted fenders and nose
0 2021/07/11 16:29:29
Painted the fenders and nose last night.
Painted the fenders and nose last night.
0 2021/07/11 16:30:44
0 2021/07/11 16:32:20
Removed the windshield in preparation of painting the rest of the car.
Removed the windshield in preparation of painting the rest of the car.
0 2021/07/11 16:32:57