Old Bugger Trim Assembly Thread
07-31-2010, 04:33 PM
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Old Bugger Trim Assembly Thread
The work to reassemble my 928 starts today. And with that, questions and help are always needed. As well as some pictures to document the process.
My first hurdle. I've always had problems getting the front light trim on my car. The right light's never lined up very well and the left tim has a fitting on the aluminum bumper in the way.
The fitting on the right side seems to have been broken off.
Here's a picture of the fitting attached to the bumper that is in the way of the trim.
Here's the trim up against it.
Here's where the fitting is broken off on the right side (an where I can get the trim on.
Can anyone point out what I am missing here?
My first hurdle. I've always had problems getting the front light trim on my car. The right light's never lined up very well and the left tim has a fitting on the aluminum bumper in the way.
The fitting on the right side seems to have been broken off.
Here's a picture of the fitting attached to the bumper that is in the way of the trim.
Here's the trim up against it.
Here's where the fitting is broken off on the right side (an where I can get the trim on.
Can anyone point out what I am missing here?
07-31-2010, 05:48 PM
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So I'm wondering if I have the right light trim pieces. The PET says 928 505 117(8) 04. Mine are 928 505 117(8) 05.
The left one fits pretty much fits
But it doesn't line up here
Here's a picture of the tab that is in the way on the left side
On another note, fender washers and new nuts and lock washers seem to be much better than the old fasteners for attaching the front bumper.
The left one fits pretty much fits
But it doesn't line up here
Here's a picture of the tab that is in the way on the left side
On another note, fender washers and new nuts and lock washers seem to be much better than the old fasteners for attaching the front bumper.
07-31-2010, 06:58 PM
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put some anti seize on the PU cover threads so they will come off in 19 years
For the trims that part on the left front of the bumper I dont recognize.
you may also have the euro trims that are different than the USA versions
The fog lamps and parking lamps look like USA parts
For the trims that part on the left front of the bumper I dont recognize.
you may also have the euro trims that are different than the USA versions
The fog lamps and parking lamps look like USA parts
Last edited by Mrmerlin; 07-31-2010 at 07:21 PM.
08-01-2010, 12:01 AM
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Is it an S4 trim piece?
08-01-2010, 01:39 AM
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The light trims look very different from those on my 83...what covers the depressed vertical area between the turn lens and the next white light?
jp 83 Euro S AT 52k
jp 83 Euro S AT 52k
08-01-2010, 11:09 AM
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The parts I have have a different part number than in the PET, but only the last 2 digits.
Maybe the 78 is the odd man out. Wouldn't be the first time.
I'll call around to vendors for advise on Monday.
Back to the garage today to continue reassembly.
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08-01-2010, 06:14 PM
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A few more pics of the process.
(And the parts catalog gives a different number for my light trim, oh well, I'll call the experts and see what I can sort out Monday)
I bought side marker seals from Nichole Hooked on Cars and they fit perfectly.
It's a bit of a different look, but I like it and what a great product!
The windshield trim is pretty straightforward. I bought some end piece for the bottom of the side trim years ago. Get to use it now.
It just slides on. I was careful to make sure it fit tight. Had to bend one trim piece.
Like I said, the top trim fits on pretty easily. Wow, the flash really shows an imperfection. I promise, it is damn hard to see without that flash!
The connector for the bottom piece slips on so it is just above the lower trim's rail.
Angle the lower trim toward the cars center and up into the connector
And then just slide it over onto the rail. The plastic fitting nicely hides the cowl's screw.
Re-installing the door trim is a bit of work. Have to make sure it lines up right after it is put in place. That's hard because as you seat it, it shifts. I put the bottom piece on first being careful of where this end ended up.
This end will be hidden by another trim piece. I don't think this is critical.
What was important to me was to get this lined up where the pieces meet. I kept getting a gap when I banged the trim into the curve of the top of the door. I had to do this several times. This finally came out really good. I did get a bit of imperfection on the bottom trim. Oh well.
I used the same piece of hardwood to bang in the trim that I used to bang it out. I put the point in the round channel and used a hammer to pound it in.
And it all turn out great. You couldn't see the horrible chipped and repainted trim I started with. Now it looks like it is supposed to.
A bit tired and ready for a break. So I'll not start on the new weather stripping today. i figure I'll follow Jay's advice on Greg Nichol's site and use a lubricant to work the seal into the channel.
(And the parts catalog gives a different number for my light trim, oh well, I'll call the experts and see what I can sort out Monday)
I bought side marker seals from Nichole Hooked on Cars and they fit perfectly.
It's a bit of a different look, but I like it and what a great product!
The windshield trim is pretty straightforward. I bought some end piece for the bottom of the side trim years ago. Get to use it now.
It just slides on. I was careful to make sure it fit tight. Had to bend one trim piece.
Like I said, the top trim fits on pretty easily. Wow, the flash really shows an imperfection. I promise, it is damn hard to see without that flash!
The connector for the bottom piece slips on so it is just above the lower trim's rail.
Angle the lower trim toward the cars center and up into the connector
And then just slide it over onto the rail. The plastic fitting nicely hides the cowl's screw.
Re-installing the door trim is a bit of work. Have to make sure it lines up right after it is put in place. That's hard because as you seat it, it shifts. I put the bottom piece on first being careful of where this end ended up.
This end will be hidden by another trim piece. I don't think this is critical.
What was important to me was to get this lined up where the pieces meet. I kept getting a gap when I banged the trim into the curve of the top of the door. I had to do this several times. This finally came out really good. I did get a bit of imperfection on the bottom trim. Oh well.
I used the same piece of hardwood to bang in the trim that I used to bang it out. I put the point in the round channel and used a hammer to pound it in.
And it all turn out great. You couldn't see the horrible chipped and repainted trim I started with. Now it looks like it is supposed to.
A bit tired and ready for a break. So I'll not start on the new weather stripping today. i figure I'll follow Jay's advice on Greg Nichol's site and use a lubricant to work the seal into the channel.
08-01-2010, 07:19 PM
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Okay, it was hang out with my wife, or get back out there and get something else done....
So the rain gutters were ready and I am nervous with painted parts just sitting around the garage. Recipe for disaster. On they go.
First, I lined up the rear fitting to the hole to see that where the gutter should be. You can put the attachment on first (recommended), line it up and then press on the gutter starting from the back to the front. Yes the rear attachments are supposed to be body colored. Mine aren't. Maybe next 928.
I just checked the front to make sure everything lined up there okay. Don't want to scratch the paint. Fuzzy picture no extra cost.
Then just press it on.
And see that it lines up nicely at the front edge.
And take another picture just for the hell of it.
Now I have a vodka tonic, so really done for the day.
So the rain gutters were ready and I am nervous with painted parts just sitting around the garage. Recipe for disaster. On they go.
First, I lined up the rear fitting to the hole to see that where the gutter should be. You can put the attachment on first (recommended), line it up and then press on the gutter starting from the back to the front. Yes the rear attachments are supposed to be body colored. Mine aren't. Maybe next 928.
I just checked the front to make sure everything lined up there okay. Don't want to scratch the paint. Fuzzy picture no extra cost.
Then just press it on.
And see that it lines up nicely at the front edge.
And take another picture just for the hell of it.
Now I have a vodka tonic, so really done for the day.
08-07-2010, 09:09 PM
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Productive Saturday.
Tackled the rear bumper today.
First wanted to replace the tired rear light assemblies with new.
Thought I'd get lucky and be able to pull the fittings though the rear wall and plug in the new ones, no such luck.
So the rear quarter interior trim had to come out to get access. Man, I was temped to take out the rear qtr windows so I could put on the trim, but I resisted. But I did a little re-gluing while I was in there.
Worth the effort!
The aluminum bumpers were reassembled with no (yes, no) bolts!!! The nut on the driver's side was cracked, so a new very beefy nut and bolt took its place.
The nut on the passenger side was fine.
I fabricated this special tool to hold the bumper in place. This and a cardboard box for it to set on.
After a couple of tries to get the bumper on, I finally figured out that since the gas tank was making assemble in the passenger side damn near impossible and that the driver's side wasn't that bad, I loosely attached the passenger side first. It still was hell. The top nut was a pain.
Elbows and lots of extensions.
Once the passenger side was on, I stretched the bumper over and got it in the holes for the driver's side. And I kept it in place but loosely attaching the trim under the hatch.
The driver's side is easy-peasy. Nut driver here!
Fits like a glove
Well worth the effort!!!!
I'm be back at it tomorrow.
Tackled the rear bumper today.
First wanted to replace the tired rear light assemblies with new.
Thought I'd get lucky and be able to pull the fittings though the rear wall and plug in the new ones, no such luck.
So the rear quarter interior trim had to come out to get access. Man, I was temped to take out the rear qtr windows so I could put on the trim, but I resisted. But I did a little re-gluing while I was in there.
Worth the effort!
The aluminum bumpers were reassembled with no (yes, no) bolts!!! The nut on the driver's side was cracked, so a new very beefy nut and bolt took its place.
The nut on the passenger side was fine.
I fabricated this special tool to hold the bumper in place. This and a cardboard box for it to set on.
After a couple of tries to get the bumper on, I finally figured out that since the gas tank was making assemble in the passenger side damn near impossible and that the driver's side wasn't that bad, I loosely attached the passenger side first. It still was hell. The top nut was a pain.
Elbows and lots of extensions.
Once the passenger side was on, I stretched the bumper over and got it in the holes for the driver's side. And I kept it in place but loosely attaching the trim under the hatch.
The driver's side is easy-peasy. Nut driver here!
Fits like a glove
Well worth the effort!!!!
I'm be back at it tomorrow.
08-08-2010, 01:45 AM
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This looks great, Dan! I'm a bit surprised about how the color looks on the pictures - I always thought you had a petrol blue car, but this sure doesn't look like petrol blue...
Regarding the bumper light trim: It seems to me that your left and right ones are different types. One seems thicker in the area between turn signal and other lights than the other. Could it be that you have one Euro trim piece, and one US trim piece?
Glad you like the side marker seals! You have no idea how many materials and seals we looked-at before we found and settled on those. It's nice to hear the effort was worth it.
Regarding the bumper light trim: It seems to me that your left and right ones are different types. One seems thicker in the area between turn signal and other lights than the other. Could it be that you have one Euro trim piece, and one US trim piece?
Glad you like the side marker seals! You have no idea how many materials and seals we looked-at before we found and settled on those. It's nice to hear the effort was worth it.