Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-31-2009, 03:49 PM

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;

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-31-2009, 03:51 PM

some more;

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-31-2009, 03:53 PM

after; well you get the idea.

*project 67 sub* · 05-31-2009, 04:20 PM

deffinatly looks better. good job.

Sinister · 05-31-2009, 04:42 PM

Nice.

big_al_71 · 05-31-2009, 04:47 PM

You know what any little thing helps......keep working at it.

**Stocker** · 05-31-2009, 05:30 PM

'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 ....

CG · 05-31-2009, 05:37 PM

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.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-31-2009, 06:53 PM

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.

stllookn · 05-31-2009, 06:59 PM

Heck...just buff it out and it will look fine..."paint is highly over-rated" as someone on here once said! Truck looks great!

**rockc** · 05-31-2009, 08:45 PM

Sure made a difference. Was the radiator a 3 or 4 core?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-31-2009, 08:51 PM

3 core made in USA copper and brass.

MickMc · 06-01-2009, 11:46 AM

Can you tell me, and or us, where you paid a 15% tax rate.
I need to steer clear of where ever the tax is that high.

Mick

**Stocker** · 06-01-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickMc

Can you tell me, and or us, where you paid a 15% tax rate.
I need to steer clear of where ever the tax is that high.

Mick

$259 for the radiator, plus all the other goodies = $446.75.

Add sales tax of $39.09 (8.75%, too high in my book) for a grand total of $485.84.

MickMc · 06-01-2009, 01:21 PM

I was focused on the 39 dollars for 259 dollars, not thinking about the grand total.

But yes 40 dollars in taxes is too much.
8.75 and I guess its going up. Thanks for the 'change' government.

Mick

BossHogg69 · 06-01-2009, 03:12 PM

At least you didn't buy anything you didn't need!

05-31-2009, 03:49 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	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; Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-31-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. some more; Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. after; well you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-31-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. deffinatly looks better. good job.

05-31-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. Nice. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

05-31-2009, 04:47 PM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. You know what any little thing helps......keep working at it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,600	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 .... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 05-31-2009 at 05:33 PM.

05-31-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,850	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.

05-31-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	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. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-31-2009, 06:59 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	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! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-31-2009, 08:45 PM	#11
rockc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE WY Posts: 636	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. Sure made a difference. Was the radiator a 3 or 4 core? __________________ 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4

05-31-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. 3 core made in USA copper and brass. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

06-01-2009, 11:46 AM	#13
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. Can you tell me, and or us, where you paid a 15% tax rate. I need to steer clear of where ever the tax is that high. Mick

06-01-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: Went down for a headlight adj.kit; cost me $486. I was focused on the 39 dollars for 259 dollars, not thinking about the grand total. But yes 40 dollars in taxes is too much. 8.75 and I guess its going up. Thanks for the 'change' government. Mick

06-01-2009, 03:12 PM	#16
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