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dangrouche
post Jul 5 2018, 12:25 AM
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post Jul 5 2018, 01:35 AM
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Great writeup. Ordering mine in a few days.
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post Jul 5 2018, 05:19 AM
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QUOTE(dangrouche @ Jul 4 2018, 10:22 PM) *

really cheap bulb conversion (under $5 total and I had to wait for the items from China) from OEM fog lamp to LED bulb with no permanent modification to any of the existing wiring.

the base:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-T10-W5W-194-T1...119.m1438.l2649

the bulb:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Xenon-White-N...119.m1438.l2649

the completed conversion assembly using a plastic tube that fits into the BA20S socket



Thanks for the links just ordered a set..
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post Jul 5 2018, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Jul 5 2018, 04:19 AM) *

QUOTE(dangrouche @ Jul 4 2018, 10:22 PM) *

really cheap bulb conversion (under $5 total and I had to wait for the items from China) from OEM fog lamp to LED bulb with no permanent modification to any of the existing wiring.

the base:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-T10-W5W-194-T1...119.m1438.l2649

the bulb:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2pcs-Xenon-White-N...119.m1438.l2649

the completed conversion assembly using a plastic tube that fits into the BA20S socket



Thanks for the links just ordered a set..

Damn, great work, the BA20S's were really hard to find and expensive in LED, that is far better! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 6 2018, 09:18 AM
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Had a few minutes before my Dad's (Son's) Garage project was going to show up.
Snap the bumper cover back on Mom's Pilot.

So I pulled the frunk cable for a little lubing.
Found quite a bit of rust on the upper end of the cable that screws into the handle.
To create a smooth surface I tuned up with the wire wheel on the bench grinder instead of the blast cabinet. I'm sure this was most of the binding.
Swapped out the latch with one of the 8 or ten coming out of the rattler basket.
Plus a shot of the transition from steel to plastic. Cable wants to hang up on the plastic edge/lip while re installing cable.

Gooder as new.
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post Jul 6 2018, 10:37 AM
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I polished up the bonnet (hood) but there are what looks like circular scratches. Like someone has used a coarse grade wet n dry and rubbed in circles. They haven't. I'm going to need to figure this out as i dont want to paint it again.

The passenger door is ready for a light matt black spray before i flat that back and hopefuy find no more imperfections.

Then the trunk.
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post Jul 6 2018, 02:31 PM
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Just Picked up my 7s and 8s 911 numbers for my 6 #41

True RS Finish not paint. Now to get these to PMB and sell my fresh 7s and 8s 15s polished with new tires we just put on the car there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Jul 7 2018, 12:24 PM
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While the motor and trans are out of Elwood, I adjusted the valves. Much easier than in the car. This afternoon, I will pull the front shifter rod and replace the missing firewall bushing.

Waiting on the flywheel to be turned, then I can put the clutch back together and hook the transmission back up. Repaint the tin and the upper valve covers, then the motor goes back in.

Leaning toward installing the collars around the chain tensioners in case one fails. I don't want to do the oil fed tensioners, but the safety collars would fit under the stock timing chain covers.

Betty has been replacing seals on her car. She has finished the rear trunk, and is working on cleaning the channel for the front trunk seal.

I need to order butyl for the rear windows in Elwood and Frody. Both are loose, and I need to change out the rear window in Elwood for the heated one that came with the car.

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post Jul 7 2018, 03:38 PM
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Got rid of my aftermarket wheels and mounted a set of date-matched ‘73 Fuchs to my ‘73 914. Psyched about finding a matching set of Fuchs in good condition.


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post Jul 7 2018, 04:19 PM
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Got rid of my aftermarket wheels and mounted a set of date-matched ‘73 Fuchs to my ‘73 914. Psyched about finding a matching set of Fuchs in good condition.

Car looks amazing!
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post Jul 7 2018, 04:25 PM
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Started taking off trim, lights etc to get it ready for paint. Gonna replace the trunk with a rust-free lid (Thanks, Curt!) and have them remedy any dings and/or surface rust. Am taking it in this week and should have it back by the end of the month. Will finish the removing the bumpers, rocker panels, lights and interior tomorrow.

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post Jul 7 2018, 04:49 PM
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Started removing oem seam sealer. Half way finished. Then sand, prime, reseal and paint.
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post Jul 7 2018, 06:40 PM
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Is that rust under the sealer, Bob? Was it clearly protruding or seeping into the surrounding area?

Is rusting under the sealer a common [hidden] problem?

I guess I'd better check in my '71, just in case there's something growing under it too ???
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post Jul 7 2018, 08:51 PM
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Body man called and wanted some money today. Went to see how things are comming along. Rear trunk is mostly in place. A little more needed.


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post Jul 8 2018, 06:16 AM
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Is that rust under the sealer, Bob? Was it clearly protruding or seeping into the surrounding area?

Is rusting under the sealer a common [hidden] problem?

I guess I'd better check in my '71, just in case there's something growing under it too ???

Not Bob. Idk if it is a common problem. Apparently it is on mine. The sealer is over 40 yrs old and very porous. It only needs one spot for water to seep in and gravity takes care of the rest. Check the under the windshield cowl where the fresh hoses are. The paint was peeling off and had surface rust. I decided to remove the tank and fresh air system and remove all of the sealer. Will treat rust and reseal.

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post Jul 8 2018, 02:13 PM
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Picked up a 2011 WRX trans. I will get it to mate with my VQ35de using paper drawings... or not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I've also got an idea for a not MR2 cable shift setup to fiddle with.
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post Jul 8 2018, 02:50 PM
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Friday I got the permit to add on to my carport/utility room. The addition will allow me to get the car out of storage and get back on the a/x course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 8 2018, 11:24 PM
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I installed a late 80’s corvette 3rd brake light on my GT engine lid.
Still very visible during the day. Spokes LED’s also helps!!
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post Jul 8 2018, 11:59 PM
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Installed new rotors/pads on Sandy's /6.

Had to modify the rear pads. Instead of having 2 oblong holes for the pins 1 hole is round and needs to be drilled or milled. I milled these out with a quick little program.



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post Jul 9 2018, 12:44 AM
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I installed a late 80’s corvette 3rd brake light on my GT engine lid.
Still very visible during the day. Spokes LED’s also helps!!
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That's where I mounted the same thing on the 'BB'.

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I ran wires down into the engine compartment, but still haven't spliced them going to the brake light wires in the harness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I'm going to do the LED strip in the targa upper crossbar on the '71 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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