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Jan 28, 2011 | 05:16 PM

twinpack

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From: Monson MA

Before and After Pic's

Here's a cpouple of pictures of my head lights. Finally starting something on this project. Can't wait to get my chassis back. I will post progress pictures as it comes a long.

Before:
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After: I installed new seal and dust boot and springs. Sand blasted all parts and painted. The actuator was painted using Eastwood's 4 step kit. I know it's not NCRS, but it looks pretty good to me.
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Jan 28, 2011 | 05:26 PM

champs65

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Yes it sure does look nice!

And there's nothing better than reinstalling CLEAN, fresh parts.

Jan 28, 2011 | 05:38 PM

Kurt Vara

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You've done a great job restoring those.
Kurt

Jan 28, 2011 | 05:51 PM

redman76

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St. Jude Donor '09

Pretty good??? That looks damn good.

I love seeing the before and after pics. It sure makes you feel good when you are done!!!

Jan 28, 2011 | 05:58 PM

kortensi

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Very Nice. This is on my to do list.

I hope that it turns out half as nice as yours!

Jan 28, 2011 | 06:03 PM

HerFirstVette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by twinpack

The actuator was painted using Eastwood's 4 step kit. I know it's not NCRS, but it looks pretty good to me.

Very impressive!

You should submit your pics to the Eastwood "project of the week" link found on their website. I'm sure they would love to see this.

Jan 28, 2011 | 06:16 PM

Alan 71

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From: Westminster Maryland

Hi tp,
NICE WORK!
I agree with Champ, it's really fun when you have nice clean parts to put back together.
Regards,
Alan

Jan 28, 2011 | 07:19 PM

oldsarge

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From: Canboro Ontario

Good job,keep us posted on the progress.

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Jan 28, 2011 | 07:26 PM

Grumpy 427

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Its amazing all the abuse these cars have taken over the years. Great job and nice detail.

Jan 28, 2011 | 07:29 PM

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forman

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Abuse is a good word,, Mangled is too

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:02 PM

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MrJlr

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NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:06 PM

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Muddywaters

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Perfection!

Muddy

Jan 28, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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luerja

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So was that reconditioned parts you did yourself or were they new replacement parts?

Great Job either way

Jan 28, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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twinpack

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From: Monson MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by luerja

So was that reconditioned parts you did yourself or were they new replacement parts?

Great Job either way

I sand blasted the orignal parts and bought new head light adjusters, ss springs, seal and dust boot for the actuator. Also replaced the nylon bushing at the pivot pionts. I reconditioned everything else.

Jan 28, 2011 | 09:48 PM

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Eddie 70

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Nice work. That does look good. All of those little details make it even better when you are standing back admiring it. Keep up the good work.

Jan 29, 2011 | 02:30 AM

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jr9170

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Jan 29, 2011 | 03:00 AM

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Roma

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Jan 29, 2011 | 09:03 AM

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twinpack

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Drifting

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From: Monson MA

Before and After

Thanks to all that have provided feedback. It's this kind of support and positive comments that keep all of us going. I will keep the pictures coming as I complete the frame off restoration.

Peter