HHR - Buick Bijou Super Progress
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From: Rogers City, Michigan
Need a sneak peek of the taillights, please.
Boydie
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A new diagnostic toy/tool/gadget from Actron.....
http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16317
http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16317
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From: Arcola
Boydie, thank you for the kind words sir!
Mike, that is cool... And I wouldn't have a clue how to use it!
Okay, here are some shots of the actual tail lights that I am using. They are roughed in for now but I wired them with quick connects so I can remove them when I am finishing up the fiberglass. I also played around with some tape to get a visual on the direction I will be taking the pillars. Opinions are welcomed and appreciated :)
Mike, that is cool... And I wouldn't have a clue how to use it!
Okay, here are some shots of the actual tail lights that I am using. They are roughed in for now but I wired them with quick connects so I can remove them when I am finishing up the fiberglass. I also played around with some tape to get a visual on the direction I will be taking the pillars. Opinions are welcomed and appreciated :)
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From: North Central Iowa
son of a Buick for Chryslers sake that is COOL 
are you planning on staying with the original color because black would looks SLICK......of course, a kick a$$ paint job would be cool as well.........
can't wait for the finished product!
are you planning on staying with the original color because black would looks SLICK......of course, a kick a$$ paint job would be cool as well.........
can't wait for the finished product!
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Boy howdy son, it's taking shape nicely!
About the only thing that's maybe a step back towards a pure Chevy styling cue is the B-pillar design, it really says 55-57 Nomad(not a bad thing, but not "Buick" either), what about the pillar design of the '57 Century Caballero?
A scan tool like the Actron isn't that hard to use Ben, but without training and care, you can utterly bugger up a vehicle....but they are fun to tinker with.
About the only thing that's maybe a step back towards a pure Chevy styling cue is the B-pillar design, it really says 55-57 Nomad(not a bad thing, but not "Buick" either), what about the pillar design of the '57 Century Caballero?
A scan tool like the Actron isn't that hard to use Ben, but without training and care, you can utterly bugger up a vehicle....but they are fun to tinker with.
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From: Arcola
Thanks bowtieboy68!!! I think I am going to stay with the original color with cream accents.
Thanks Mike!!! I will play around with trying other shapes and configurations on the pillars to see what works best. This is my first crack at them, so we'll see what sticks :)
I am really anxious to see what Boydie thinks of the tail lights and the changes.
Thanks Mike!!! I will play around with trying other shapes and configurations on the pillars to see what works best. This is my first crack at them, so we'll see what sticks :)
I am really anxious to see what Boydie thinks of the tail lights and the changes.
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Dude , You win ,
That looks so nice
Can't wait to see final paint.
That looks so nice
Can't wait to see final paint.
Boydie, thank you for the kind words sir!
Mike, that is cool... And I wouldn't have a clue how to use it!
Okay, here are some shots of the actual tail lights that I am using. They are roughed in for now but I wired them with quick connects so I can remove them when I am finishing up the fiberglass. I also played around with some tape to get a visual on the direction I will be taking the pillars. Opinions are welcomed and appreciated :)
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Mike, that is cool... And I wouldn't have a clue how to use it!
Okay, here are some shots of the actual tail lights that I am using. They are roughed in for now but I wired them with quick connects so I can remove them when I am finishing up the fiberglass. I also played around with some tape to get a visual on the direction I will be taking the pillars. Opinions are welcomed and appreciated :)
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From: Arcola
Thank you for the huge compliment Batman!!! I think you have a kick ass ride that you have done a fantastic job of building! I still have a long way to go before I can even think about painting mine though
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SWEET
I especially like the full on side view (with the moons of course) and the 3/4 rear view with the taillights.
Boydie
I especially like the full on side view (with the moons of course) and the 3/4 rear view with the taillights.
Boydie
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From: Arcola
I am glad you like the new tail lights Boydie. I thought you might not because they are not like the old Buicks :)
And I will be making changes to the headlights as well, but it won't be old school either
And I will be making changes to the headlights as well, but it won't be old school either
