Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
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0 2021/12/27 15:05:40
Install lens
Install lens
0 2021/12/27 09:58:13
Install bulb and test
Install bulb and test
0 2021/12/27 09:57:44
Install the headliner and housing.
Install the headliner and housing.
0 2021/12/27 09:57:02
Reinstall it using the original screws with the studs. Don't over tighten it though. Test and let bulb cool and remove it if your headliner needs space some are real tight to the bulb.
Reinstall it using the original screws with the studs. Don't over tighten it though. Test and let bulb cool and remove it if your headliner needs space some are real tight to the bulb.
0 2021/12/27 09:56:01
The 6 m3 screws should not extend past the plate. Note only hand tight is required using a Allen wrench, do not use a driver as it will likely strip the threads in the plastic parts. The end screws take the load the middle ones prevent it from warping if too hot of a bulb is used.
The 6 m3 screws should not extend past the plate. Note only hand tight is required using a Allen wrench, do not use a driver as it will likely strip the threads in the plastic parts. The end screws take the load the middle ones prevent it from warping if too hot of a bulb is used.
0 2021/12/27 09:46:05
When attaching the top plate make sure the wire is captured in the channel, also note the plate has additional support for the terminals, and the plastic part has a notch where the wire crimp is to allow those supports room to reach the terminal.
When attaching the top plate make sure the wire is captured in the channel, also note the plate has additional support for the terminals, and the plastic part has a notch where the wire crimp is to allow those supports room to reach the terminal.
0 2021/12/27 09:45:52
Once the clips are in make sure the retaining clips are capturing the terminal against the plastic.
Once the clips are in make sure the retaining clips are capturing the terminal against the plastic.
0 2021/12/27 09:45:37
As you press it in you should hear a click when the retainer springs out when it's fully seated capturing it in place.
As you press it in you should hear a click when the retainer springs out when it's fully seated capturing it in place.
0 2021/12/27 09:45:20
They will be a tight fit so use something hard and flat to push them in. Apply force on the thick area only and not the "wings" that extend out to mount them.
They will be a tight fit so use something hard and flat to push them in. Apply force on the thick area only and not the "wings" that extend out to mount them.
0 2021/12/27 09:44:53
Insert the existing socket terminal into the housing. Do not cut your existing wires if your terminals don't need replaced.
Insert the existing socket terminal into the housing. Do not cut your existing wires if your terminals don't need replaced.
0 2021/12/27 09:44:42
0 2021/12/20 16:21:27
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0 2021/12/20 16:17:59
0 2021/12/20 16:17:19
0 2021/12/20 16:16:49
Final product, the spoiler is just sitting there in the picture, I need to grab a picture of the final final with the new center tail light housing and NOS center tail light and after buffing the entire car
Final product, the spoiler is just sitting there in the picture, I need to grab a picture of the final final with the new center tail light housing and NOS center tail light and after buffing the entire car
0 2021/07/14 11:10:52
The shape of the spoiler is hard to paint right, I may re spray it again later
The shape of the spoiler is hard to paint right, I may re spray it again later
0 2021/07/14 11:10:19
finished product (well spoiler still needs bolted on here, I didn't take a final final picture)
finished product (well spoiler still needs bolted on here, I didn't take a final final picture)
0 2021/07/14 11:03:42
the final butyl layout
the final butyl layout
0 2021/07/14 11:03:38
decided to put some butyl at each bolt
decided to put some butyl at each bolt
0 2021/07/14 11:03:33
butyl rope location
butyl rope location
0 2021/07/14 11:03:29
Single person operation, I had an engine hoist hooked to it to open and close it
Single person operation, I had an engine hoist hooked to it to open and close it
0 2021/07/14 11:03:24
Alignment tape
Alignment tape
0 2021/07/14 11:03:19
use tie down strips (and tape to protect the paint on the metal surround, a line and tape markers so you can lift and bolt.
use tie down strips (and tape to protect the paint on the metal surround, a line and tape markers so you can lift and bolt.
0 2021/07/14 11:03:15
sitting in place
sitting in place
0 2021/07/14 11:03:11
Butyl tape under hinge
Butyl tape under hinge
0 2021/07/14 11:03:07
tapped up for install
tapped up for install
0 2021/07/14 11:03:03
New Hinge install, painted metal surround re installed
New Hinge install, painted metal surround re installed
0 2021/07/14 11:02:58
old hinge
old hinge
0 2021/07/14 11:02:52
tape it up to protect the paint
tape it up to protect the paint
0 2021/07/14 11:02:48
man the shape of this spoiler is hard to paint
man the shape of this spoiler is hard to paint
0 2021/07/14 11:02:45
0 2021/05/29 16:03:12
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0 2021/05/13 17:56:22