What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
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Joined: 03-22-2012
Posts: 1,012
From: Rogers City, Michigan
Brake/signal lights
Hi Rad
I didn't take enough pictures. I have two brake lenses for sale but you also need the cans, the part that goes inside the car to hold the lenses in -- plus you need the wiring sockets because the brake bulbs are different sizes than the backup lights. Lights won't look the same if you use the backup bulbs with the brake light.
So go to a salvage yard and get the lenses, the cans, and as much wiring and you can get.
As I said the hardest thing was removing the metal so that the brake lights would fit.
I intend to use smoke spray paint. Others have had good luck with it.
Boydie
I can seel you my spare Brake lenses for $30.00 plus shipping.
richboyd@frontier.com
I didn't take enough pictures. I have two brake lenses for sale but you also need the cans, the part that goes inside the car to hold the lenses in -- plus you need the wiring sockets because the brake bulbs are different sizes than the backup lights. Lights won't look the same if you use the backup bulbs with the brake light.
So go to a salvage yard and get the lenses, the cans, and as much wiring and you can get.
As I said the hardest thing was removing the metal so that the brake lights would fit.
I intend to use smoke spray paint. Others have had good luck with it.
Boydie
I can seel you my spare Brake lenses for $30.00 plus shipping.
richboyd@frontier.com
That is a mod I want to do soon! Are you doing a step by step? Do you have pics of your mod in progress? Thanks, As for smoking the lens ,how would you roll them in paper?Ithink the plastic would taste bad as well!
Deceased
Joined: 03-22-2012
Posts: 1,012
From: Rogers City, Michigan
Brake/signal lights
Hi
I tried every cutting tool I had. 3 different snips and round files. You end up taking more than 3/8 of the metal out of the round hole. I put the round file in my 1/4 inch drill motor to clean up the edges. Heck of a job using the file by hand.
a die grinder would work too.
I have another light to do today and I am going to Home Depot to see if I can find a small pair of snips that will cut round rather than straight lines.
I like the look.
Boydie
I tried every cutting tool I had. 3 different snips and round files. You end up taking more than 3/8 of the metal out of the round hole. I put the round file in my 1/4 inch drill motor to clean up the edges. Heck of a job using the file by hand.
a die grinder would work too.
I have another light to do today and I am going to Home Depot to see if I can find a small pair of snips that will cut round rather than straight lines.
I like the look.
Boydie
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Joined: 03-22-2012
Posts: 1,012
From: Rogers City, Michigan
Buick Grill
Hi
I like the car and the grill but it is upside down. Do you plan on fixin that>
Boydie
I like the car and the grill but it is upside down. Do you plan on fixin that>
Boydie
Last couple days progress...hard to visualize now cause it look so $#!+¥...but I promise this will come together and I haven't destroyed a perfectly good HHR!!
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Freshly foamed and in need of a shave!
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Just shaved and looking somewhat better.
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A little primer to make the foam more secure and to make her more presentable as this is my daily driver
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Joined: 07-21-2009
Posts: 326
From: GateWay to the West
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Joined: 02-03-2013
Posts: 840
From: Arcola
Hello Boydie,
Thanks, I am glad you like it. Yes the grille is upside down, which is completely intentional. If you you look at the 1950-53 Buick Super 8's, they have a very similar over all shape as this upside down Enclave grille. As for the Buick Tri-Shield, it will be rotated 180° so that it's flying right!
Benjiwah
Thanks, I am glad you like it. Yes the grille is upside down, which is completely intentional. If you you look at the 1950-53 Buick Super 8's, they have a very similar over all shape as this upside down Enclave grille. As for the Buick Tri-Shield, it will be rotated 180° so that it's flying right!
Benjiwah
Senior Member
Joined: 11-04-2012
Posts: 1,548
From: Dedham Maine
Hi Rad
I didn't take enough pictures. I have two brake lenses for sale but you also need the cans, the part that goes inside the car to hold the lenses in -- plus you need the wiring sockets because the brake bulbs are different sizes than the backup lights. Lights won't look the same if you use the backup bulbs with the brake light.
So go to a salvage yard and get the lenses, the cans, and as much wiring and you can get.
As I said the hardest thing was removing the metal so that the brake lights would fit.
I intend to use smoke spray paint. Others have had good luck with it.
Boydie
I can seel you my spare Brake lenses for $30.00 plus shipping.
richboyd@frontier.com
I didn't take enough pictures. I have two brake lenses for sale but you also need the cans, the part that goes inside the car to hold the lenses in -- plus you need the wiring sockets because the brake bulbs are different sizes than the backup lights. Lights won't look the same if you use the backup bulbs with the brake light.
So go to a salvage yard and get the lenses, the cans, and as much wiring and you can get.
As I said the hardest thing was removing the metal so that the brake lights would fit.
I intend to use smoke spray paint. Others have had good luck with it.
Boydie
I can seel you my spare Brake lenses for $30.00 plus shipping.
richboyd@frontier.com
