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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 23 2016, 03:43 AM

Looking at putting together a "project kit" that will allow you to take a weekend and completely restore your headlight area.
As we make several parts already, we have embarked in trying to get "everything" you need. Even the paint.

The idea is that you can replace the bushings, and adjusters, and screws. Even including the chemicals you need to pre-treat the metal for rust resistance and matched paint. We have found a very good metal treatment that is not caustic and is pretty simple to use. We can get in quantity and break it into job size portions.

Here is the preliminary fun I've had at testing these out.
1st the prospective assembly


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 23 2016, 03:47 AM

Did use a blast cabinet on these, but really needed to as they were pitted.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 23 2016, 03:53 AM

Pre treated with rust killer surface prep


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 23 2016, 04:01 AM

Now with the new paint


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 23 2016, 04:09 AM

So how close is this to stock?
You can see that the area on the top is almost identical to where I sprayed.

So, I'm working on getting as many pieces of the puzzle to make it a simple process minimizing the trips out for odds and ends. Looking at all the bushings, adjuster screws, bases, and more. No price yet, but will be reasonable. So if interested let me know!


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Posted by: mepstein Jun 23 2016, 05:14 AM

Yes! Need a couple sets please.

Posted by: bandjoey Jun 23 2016, 09:26 AM

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Posted by: johnpierre Jun 24 2016, 12:49 AM

awesome....

Posted by: Zimms Jun 24 2016, 05:28 AM

nice! 1

Posted by: McMark Jun 24 2016, 05:46 AM

Brilliant and it looks great. Thanks for putting in the effort to match the paint color.

Posted by: JoeD Jun 24 2016, 07:28 AM

Mark,

Love this idea and would be in for a kit. Would be great to see more kits like this- I'd love to be able to buy a "weekend project in a box" kind of thing... paint, hardware, etc.- everything you need to knock something out without having to make multiple runs to the local Ace Hardware...!

JD

Posted by: mb911 Jun 24 2016, 07:43 AM

Mark what a great idea.. I think this is a great idea for 914 folks looking for a nice weekend diy clean up.

Posted by: green914 Jun 24 2016, 04:47 PM

Great idea. I'm in for one kit.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 24 2016, 05:00 PM

QUOTE(JoeD @ Jun 24 2016, 06:28 AM)

Posted by: pete000 Jun 24 2016, 06:37 PM

I did both my cars. Well worth the effort even thought no one can see your work when it is all back together !


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 7 2016, 10:35 AM

yes look nice when done, that's why I want to do these. Mainly as the rust bothers me.

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Jul 7 2016, 11:07 AM

I would really appreciate being able to easily buy new adjuster screws (the long ones) and other mounting hardware. My adjuster screws are almost shot - lots of stripping inside the phillips head.

Posted by: jacquot Jul 7 2016, 02:27 PM

Yes, would be good to have all the bits in one package. Like it.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 7 2016, 11:37 PM

Looking at options to omprove the longevity on these. Seems like the metal factory used was pretty soft.

Posted by: Wyvern Jul 8 2016, 12:08 AM

That is great ... I would be in for a kit .
Been thinking of a LED up grade ... would be good to do it all at once.