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05-31-2009, 03:49 PM | #1 |
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Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
Well,actully I made the mistake of bringing the old work-truck along and I ended up getting a radiator,deluxe marker lights all 4 corners,tail and back-up lenses and bezels,new rv mirror (night+day),smooth chrome locking gas cap,battery junction box,center support for the drive shaft,"GMC" horn cap,wheel cylinder rebuild kit,and some misc.stuff, OH,and the headlight adjutment kit. $485.84
I got it all put on before noon this morning and I felt like I was putting lipstick on a pig. Hoping the neighbors even notice. Here's some before and afters;
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05-31-2009, 03:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
some more;
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05-31-2009, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
after; well you get the idea.
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05-31-2009, 04:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
deffinatly looks better. good job.
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05-31-2009, 04:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
Nice.
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05-31-2009, 04:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
You know what any little thing helps......keep working at it.
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05-31-2009, 05:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
'Lipstick on a pig'
It is looking better! I really like that gas cap! I woulda passed on the headlight adjuster and done it by eyeball -- and used that $$ for a gas filler grommet ....
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05-31-2009, 05:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
I didnt know you could get a repro rear view mirror. I was looking at mine today and wishing I had a new one. It looks like your before pic.
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05-31-2009, 06:53 PM | #9 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
Thanks guys. The main thing was the radiator ($259) plus $39.09 sales tax!
The mirrors are available here http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_045.html for $30. Now I need to get a little body work done and get to sanding it down.
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05-31-2009, 06:59 PM | #10 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
Heck...just buff it out and it will look fine..."paint is highly over-rated" as someone on here once said! Truck looks great!
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05-31-2009, 08:45 PM | #11 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
Sure made a difference. Was the radiator a 3 or 4 core?
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05-31-2009, 08:51 PM | #12 |
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Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486.
3 core made in USA copper and brass.
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