I have a Heated and AC'ed garage myself here. Only problem, I Filled it with Woodworking tools machines and lumber.

I did start listing some machines and tools on craigslist this Spring, time to make room for my Panel and let go the idea of making all my own quarter sewn white oak furniture. My garage is 24"X24" if it was 24"X40" i'd have the room for Both.

I had planned on making Mission, Craftsmen, Stickley style furniture for the house, got a lathe and started turning stuff instead.

 

FedEx man just Delivered.

Box was packed well, Paint in Good shape.

Dan DID Include the Blue Dot lens. (Free of charge) Thanks Dan, you da MAN!!

I took some unboxing pics, but then my camera battery died (got it charging)














Currently watching the DVD install disk.

Comes with a DVD, Color printed install instructions, and an Install Kit.

The Install Tool Kit includes EVERYTHING needed.

Screw Drivers, philips and straight, dry erase marker, tube of DAP Auto/Marine Sealant, small roll of red electrical tape, small pair of side cutters and a Stubby (short) 10mm wrench, and cleaning wipes all in a sealed thick plastic type bag.
Nice install Kit.

Killing a little time to let the camera battery charge up a bit so I can take Install Pics.

I am gonna Love having these '55 Chevy Tail Lights on My Panel, Finally.

 

Gotta love those 55 chevy tailights

 

A&P, are they scuffed up a little on the sides? I couldn't remember if you said you were planning to paint them eventually.

 

Being a fellow '55 Owner, I thought you'd appreciate them.
Thanks.

Got 1 on. Gonna take a pic with one on and the oem on still.
Then install the other one.

 

Nope, not a mark on them.

Paint is in Perfect shape.

 

You know what it is...reflection. I see it now

 

Most likely, I opened the front door trying to let more light into the living room, to keep my flash from going off.

Did not help, so I was holding my hand in front of it to block it from the TV screen.
I need to Learn Photography one day! LOL

I turned on the show from 2006 on the HHR's that got totally Customized as part of GM's Chevy HHR Launch.

The flash just washes out the 65" screen, and then blocking it leaves the picture grainy.

Maybe one day i'll figure out how to take pictures.

 

Extended GM warranty pays for parts! and some labor! BUT no adjustments or programming. I tell the SM, what does the $100 deductible get me? He says not alot. So

To program 2 remotes, reset TAP on my ECU (to cure the bucking - regardless that the car's been in 2 previous times for the same problem), reinstall that elephant trunk looking boot between the hatch and the body where the water POURS in and rotate my tires was $350. I am SO proud of myself, I calmly handed him the service hat from my car and the wadded up paper floor mat. Took the keys out of his hand and left. Im done.

Read the soldering thread for the remotes. $12 for soldering kit and $6 for a battery and one remote works now.

Do independant shops have the GM scan tool to reset my TAP chingas?

I have to wait for what I want to replace the car with and in the meantime, I want to try and handle most of the repairs myself. Cant wait to be rid of this thing! - Will have Bermuda Black LED tails, sway bar, SS wheels and tires for sale here soon. THanks for any replys to the SCANTOOL question folks.

 

On and functioning. Sealer and some tidying up will have to wait until Saturday.

Only 45 out today, and think I am getting a darn Cold. Saturday is supposed to be 65 and sunny.

But I HAD to get them ON Today, funny how a box of parts makes you feel better.

I Love them.

So this is what I done to My HHR Panel today.







I'll give her a Wash on Saturday hopefully and take some side shots.