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Pic 1 This is the lamp assembly with metal piece for the notch in base.

Pic 2 LED light

Pic 3 New LED light assembly (plug and play)

Pic 4 All assembled

Pic 5 Light on low beam, way better that the old H4 bulbs

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Looks like you're closing in - and, it's going to be even better then before.

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Nice Jim....curious is Mark going to modify the lamp base by adding steel like he has done before for better adjusting (see pics for reference)? I just bought some 11g steel today to make a couple new base rings and follow Mark's lead. Your repair is looking good.

Marc

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Nice to know about the LED upgrade. I need to pull the trigger on those myself. Did you get them off of EBay?

Marc

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After supper and watching the news, I came back to shop and hooked up my new LED running and turn signals. They are much brighter that the pics show.

Pic 1 Running light

Pic 2 Turn signal

Pic 3 Off

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Thank you...Jim

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Oh Yeah! That was worth the headache for you, at least I think I would be Happy with it.

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As of right now, NO, but that could change.

No I got them through Watson's street works. They are pretty steep on price but nice. The only reason I went this way is I didn't already have lamp assy's to just change to the LED lights. (one was broken in the accident) I already had these before I seen lower50's post, otherwise I would have done the same. My turn signal is also from Watson's. Mark and I have used their stuff for years with no problems, and he will work with you to fix someone else's stuff, nice guy...Jim

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Thanks Ray, yes I'm real happy with both the LED changes...Jim

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Well, I couldn't help myself, wanted to see how the headlight worked. These isn't a good comparison because I only have one headlight working on the 50 and the new Buick has both, but I'm happy with what I see. Once both are in and adjusted they will be better..Jim

Pic 1 Buick lights

Pic 2 50 lights

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Since I've been so slow in getting anything done. Mark and I talked about the NSRA mid-american nats, last of this month. I've been to every one since I finished my truck, and I not going to miss this one (13 yrs). So, I will remove the drivers fender and inner, spray with epoxy primer, do body work, spray with sandable primer, reinstall everything. Give it a good shake down run and drive it to the event. Then after that I will tear it back apart, clean up everything, and start getting it ready for paint. Soooo hopefully I will have some more to post soon...Jim

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Looking good Jim!! I like the marker lights. One thing it looks like the cut off on the '50 is better than the Buick.

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Glad to hear you have a Goal! I was wondering if you were going to make the Nat's. Don't forget your Camera and take Lots of Pictures-PLEASE!

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Thanks lower, I'm very pleased so far...Jim

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Thanks Ray, having a goal, and getting it done, that's the hard part. I will take pics...Jim

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That's the Spirit Jim!!!
We have our anual D-Day overhere, it's a Rockabilly Festival of our club, this year is #32, I only missed 1!!
Go to the Nats, the rest comes later!!

Did I tell you that you've done a great job so far?

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Thanks Kees, appreicate the kind words...Jim

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Very nice work on the repairs and mod's Jim. Enjoy the Nat's, I have no doubt you will make it!

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Thanks Doug, I've never been this slow at doing things, but I will be there...Jim

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gorgeous work!

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Thank you...Jim

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All the above pics where taken by Mark on Friday 5/5. On Sat. 5/6 Mark sprayed the fender, inner and latch panel with a guide coat for sanding.

Pic 1 and Pic 2

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Pics 1 -2 & 3 are after a ruff first blocking

Pic 4 ruff blocking

Pic 5 after addition blocking.

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Have to leave for awhile, will post more pics this afternoon...Jim

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Back with a few more pics.

Pic 1 thru 4, everything coated with a thin coat of filler.

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The next three pics are after lots of sanding. Mark did the fender, and I did the easy stuff, inner and latch panel.

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I went to the shop this morning and took these pics. On Sat. before Mark left, he mixed up some high build primer and resprayed the area. Ready for another round of block sanding this week...Jim

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Looking Good Jim! All those years of taking care of Mark are Paying OFF! Unless he's got a bill started on your truck. Just kidding but he doe's do some great work.

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Coming out very nice Jim. Do you have a guess on the hours spent block sanding?

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Thanks Ray, yes he does great work, and glad I have him helping me...Jim

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For these batch of pics, Mark has around 6 hrs or so, I did about 2 hrs. I'm hoping I can get time this week and block some more, then maybe one more prime to finish...Jim

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With that much time spent they should look like there made of glass when your done :)

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Hey lower, believe or it not, but we spent about the same today, Mark took pics with his phone, so I have to wait till tomorrow to post em...Jim

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The end is near?
Almost ready for the new season?

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Kees, Yes and No on end is near. I'm sure Mark and I could have everything together in a few hours, and then just wiring lights, etc. But I'm also doing some changes for the fuel injection. My current distributor doesn't play well with the computor, I was told because I have a ballast resistor in my coil set-up it gets false readings. So I purchased what that recommended, a Summit Ready to Run distributor and coil.

Mark and I removed the top and seat, so I can get to the coil, which is under my dash, remove it and install the new one and hook up wires. I will also get my engine to TDC, remove the old dist. and install the new, and then retime everything. I just need someplace where I have room and time to do things the way I want. Been busy helping other people, need to stop this for awhile...Jim

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Forgot to show a few pics

Pic 1 Top off and seat out.

Pic 2 Current dist. and wires going inside.

Pic 3 Current coil and wiring

Pic 4 New dist and coil.