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While true, what he’s using is acceptable for a driver. At least they aren’t rusty and mismatched…
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Hmmm, they look like the screws I see in the other pictures, plus they were what was on it when I took it apart.
Do you have picture of the correct screws?
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Only one screw showing in my post and it looks the same as what I am seeing here.
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Here's a closeup of the screw that attaches the lamp to the bumper. It looks like it has a washer, but it's part of the screw .....
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I'll have to look for those types of screws as the ones I took off the car didn't have that built in washer.
Another question I have is about the square plastic fasteners as seen on the tilt out plate holder.
These fit nice and snug in the plate holder but not so good in the front bumper area. Is there a way to snug them up?
Another question I have is about the square plastic fasteners as seen on the tilt out plate holder.
These fit nice and snug in the plate holder but not so good in the front bumper area. Is there a way to snug them up?
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Got the new battery tray and braces painted and installed.
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Yes, I have one in waiting, with a new positive cable as well.
I'll have to dig through some boxes of parts to see what else I'm going to need in the electrical department.
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Hey, I'm only here to help... (You spend more money)
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And I for one, really appreciate your help, so please don't stop.Hey, I'm only here to help... (You spend more money)
Speaking of spending more money, I cannot find my trunk lock. Any suggestions as to who produces a quality one?
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The thing is I haven't seen a repop yet that wasn't third world metallurgy... Which means they fail pretty quickly.... Usually the cylinder binds/galls to the outer housing....
I prefer to find originals & have them re-keyed...
Trunk/glovebox & console should all be keyed alike....
In the past I was able to source NOS sets... These days I doubt that can be done....
Considering the trunk sees 10+ times the use the glovebox/console will an NOS trunk lock & the other two re-keyed is another option...
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I need to get some new shock absorbers also.
Is there a particular brand that is popular on these cars?
I did go with a 1" Sway Bar if that makes a difference?
Is there a particular brand that is popular on these cars?
I did go with a 1" Sway Bar if that makes a difference?
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I have heard Bilsteins are the best ones for a B-body. I haven't tried em out yet though.
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Like I've said a dozen times, nothing wrong with a 30 dollar pair of Monroes...
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They are better than the $150 KYB's but they aren't even in the same area code as the Bilsteins
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Wow, they are quite proud of them aren't they?
I was shocked again today to find the little F shaped plastic piece for the windshield washer hose listed over $40. Fortunately my original is still in good shape.
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