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Thank you.
I looked in the Body chapter, gave up, and posted here.
Posted on: 7/20 21:28
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This is what I ordered,
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QSGYHG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I fear they will be too large. If you have looked at that area of the car lately then you know how tight a fit these clips are. With my luck, I'll waste more money than if I had just paid the high shipping to the other places. I will let you know when they arrive.
Posted on: 7/15 10:42
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Haw, found the J-types on Amazon for $10.32.
I feel better now.
Posted on: 7/14 20:21
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I am trying to install the front parking/turn signal fixtures.
Have been searching online for the #10, J-type speed nuts. McMaster & Carr and Restoration Specialties want $30+ in shipping for a small handful of them. I understand that shipping costs money but that is just robbery. I might get some U-types, take my Dremel to one side, and make my own J-type. Just venting.
Posted on: 7/14 19:51
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For over a year I toyed with the idea of making new acrylic emblems. YouTube is full of videos of folks making their molds and producing new parts like tail light lenses.
I eventually talked myself out of it when I purchased the two I painted. Someone with some "know-how" might have been able to use that thin gold and silver leaf. I have never used it and would have made a huge mess.
Posted on: 7/7 18:51
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Yes, I have been eyeballing that plate at the rear for some time. I just could not see the leak. All I could see was where it was dripping from and I feared the worst.
I got this $40 kit from Amazon and gave it a go this week. I pumped it up to about 8lbs and could then see the coolant rippling down the back of the engine from the plate that Ross mentioned so, that was a relief. Getting it off and back on is going to suck but it is still a relief. I painted the B piller emblems this week also. The silver paint did not come out as I hoped. Looking at the back side it is more reflective but looking through the plastic (front) it appears dull. It will have to do. Attach file: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Posted on: 7/7 18:17
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I have been battling a coolant leak on the rear, right-hand side (near the heater core). I am having a problem finding the leak as it only leaks with the engine running. I have put a scope/camera on all the heater core hoses and fittings and have yet to find anything.
I can see it dripping off the exhaust manifold to the floor but, I don't know if that is the leak. I have ordered a radiator pressure testing kit. I hope I can build up a few pounds of pressure and it will help me locate the leak. Worst-case scenario, I may have to replace the head gasket on that side.
Posted on: 7/1 17:42
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This image shows the original B piller medallions and the pair I bought off eBay about 5 years ago.
The original pair are beyond repair that's why I bought this other pair. I cleaned them up and wet-sanded them with 1000 grit. Then I buffed them with my Dremel. I plan to use that gold touch-up pin and try to repaint the logo with model paint and then add some "Chrome Paint" to the backside. If anyone has a good image showing exactly what they are supposed to look like, can you post it, please? I have a good idea of what it should look like then I noticed a hint of gold in the largest diameter of the logo and I was not expecting that. Thanks
Posted on: 6/25 17:59
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Good suggestions but, I just spent $600 on a 2nd set of carpeting that I was not expecting to do, and still have about $1k in rubber seals that I need. Who knows what after that? I can only spend so much each month so it drags the process out.
I will polish what I can and I may try to camouflage it as Howard suggested. Down the road I may try to replace it altogether or new chrome. I have to prioritize.
Posted on: 6/19 19:00
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