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Just removed the under pan / light duty skid plate that I built before last rally. It's very light (maybe 5 lbs), and I've put perhaps 1500 kms with it on. I can clearly state that the car handles better with it than with out it. And my confidence is a bit higher with it, however it doesn't offer as much protection as I'd like so I will rivet thin stainless plate on the bottom (I think).
Okay, so I have stated I failed at making louvers. Was really bummed last night & still in a state of confusion today. Do I waste more time on louvers? The problem is most home made louvers are homely... and I'd like my car to look nice again.
LIST of things to do before end of Aug:
-rig Up washer pump for headlights
-convert to round headlights
-install missing OAS bolt
-fabricate rear diffuser
-replace ign switch?
-re-position seat mounts (cut/weld)
-install seat belts
-get winter tires mounter
-replace cv boot
-clean & paint trans
-install LSD trans
-rig up driving & fog lights
-fabricate navigation station (lights/grab bars/hold downs, organizers)
-install mudflaps
-paint roof & main body
Yes, I detested the pop up for a time. The are obsolete. But very cool in there own way.
Personally I don't really like the "GTS headlight" look on turbo front ends... prefer the look on NA.
Found these photos while rummaging... getting excited for winter fun!
HUGE THANKS to my friend Darcy from High River for helping me out with motors & headlight mechanisms. I sold Wilson's original stuff for super cheap because I never thought I'd go back.
Any way, I must be tired because it's taking me several evenings to sort this stuff.
MAJOR BUMMER... the E-code headlight I got have discolouration to the reflection shell on the inside. Dang, I was excited to run with those.
I scuffed everything in an attempt to de-grease, removed overspray & rust, etc using a cocktail of water, dish soap, spray nine & vinegar. Repainted the main bar with "flat aluminum" and simple rust paint for the frame mounts.
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