NZ 70 RR
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Great outside the box thinking Glenn, got my fingers crossed this works . Is yes then I will copy your idea.
Gave the grille pieces a clean with the degreaser and then a good bath, and then a clean again with the wax and grease remover, before coating with a bit of black to bring 'em back to looking good again. Then spent ages trying to mask 'em up for the silver. I painted them with a can of argent silver that is meant for rallye wheels. It seemed pretty close to how the old paint looked before hand. They came up pretty well.
I attached the trim clips on the second headlight bezel with wire and a bit of epoxy. The trim clips on ok but I'm not sure I like it for long term. Disregarded the screw idea because I didn't think it would have much of an anchor. I'll leave as is for the moment but I think I'll try a better way in the future. Just have to think of one.
Great work Glenn. I'm not understanding the problem with he clips and attaching them. What is the problem and how were they attached originally?
Is the problem that he correct style of clips are not available and you are using something different and making it work?
just make sure the starter still lines up and throw those old spectacles out. build it man.
Glenn,
That sucks. Sorry to hear about the ordeal. I hate having to redo something because it is not right, although that seems to be what happens to me all the time.
The repair looks really solid, so hopefully you are back in good shape now. Do you maybe need to check the fitment of the bell housing again to make sure the trans and flywheel are perpendicular? Not sure if any of the weld affected the face that bolts to the block at all - just something to think about - most likely you already did...
Keep moving forward!
Hawk