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09-13-2014, 08:09 PM | #15 | |
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It's a '68 convertible...my friend rebuilt the engine for me and basically put the car together. The engine (289) was originally out of a '67 that my parents owned. My friend threw a 5 speed transmission in there and I recently had the rear gears changed which really woke up the car...it originally had a 3 speed. Here's a quick pic but I should definitely take more: |
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Nice! My '67 is an original 3spd and I also now have a 5spd (T-5). Just got a new fuel tank, need to order some lines next.
Nice pair of cars you've got there.
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This looks like a great way to get rid of the annoying rattle from the rear deck if you have subs...
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just put my order in for from cjponyparts. Thinking of having the deck wrapped in alcantara while its off.
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Thank you bro. I've been waiting for this solution for awhile!
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So back to tint for a minute, anyone who is tinted try this yet? OP you are awesome, looks very nice!
Edit: OP I don't know how I missed that you have tint. How did the 3M go for you?
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Regarding the tint, I did worry somewhat about what will happen when I need to replace a bulb in the brake light...but perhaps it will be a non-issue. Still smiling every time I look out of my rear window. |
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so far so good on my car as well, and it is tinted. I have the same concern if I ever need to pull it off, as I'm pretty sure the tint will come off with the 3M. Hopefully these are good LEDs that will last.
I don't have any pictures up after I did it, but looks identical to the OP's pictures, except on a Raven FR-S. |
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Are you having any issue with the 3M being fully flush all the way around? I just have two small spots in the corners where it isn't quite 100%, but it's not terrible by any means. I suspect it has more to do with my installation than anything else. |
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Unfortunately for me, I stuck it on there a little bit off center. Should have woken the wife up to offer a second hand when installing. Have left it alone for now because I'm pretty sure that when it finally gets loose, it will pull tint with it.
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FYI I made a similar mod from carbon fiber if anyone is interested, thread is here.
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you could probably try removing it with a heat gun. if the tint comes off at all, you could separate it with the heat gun and then reapply.
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Here are some very crappy pics I shot yesterday of the minor issue I have (there's another spot like this on the other side): It really looks to me like it's an issue with my tint...and I THINK it wasn't like that before the brake light install...I'm not really sure how that happened (maybe from all the pressure I was applying to the window when pushing on the new brake light???). It's really very minor, but unfortunately that's under/inside the new third brake light so I can really access it easily to smooth out the tint. Doesn't really bother me, but I just wanted to share the issue. |
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As for my light, it might not be completely way off, but more than enough to make me notice it (especially when you see it on, as I did once I had a helper press brakes for me). I'm just leaving it as it is until I have time to maybe get at it with a heat gun like trevorovert suggested. Would have to go to a friend's house to borrow their garage so I have a power outlet nearby, lol. The joys of apartment life... |
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