my winter project

[fdfreak]

not that rebuilding an engine was a big enough project, I decided to do a 99 spec tail light conversion as well. Ill post pics tonight

[fdfreak]

here are some before and after pics of what they are supposed to look like

[zbrown]

fdfreak;252932 wrote:
here are some before and after pics of what they are supposed to look like

why in the hell would they go away from that style like the s5 had, and then back again

[weshole]

zbrown;252954 wrote:
why in the hell would they go away from that style like the s5 had, and then back again

So it wouldnt look like a taurus. HAHAHA!!!

[fdfreak]

^lol. true! ive never noticed that before

[fdfreak]

Well, 5 hours and $40 later I was able to do the 99 spec conversion. it was actually easier than I thought. Just extremely tedious! out of the 5 hours, 2 hours were spent getting the circles in the right spot. the painting was a bitch too. I think there is a total of 12 coats. enough explaining, Ill let the pics speak for themselves

[King Ricer]

nice looks good! hope you get them sealed good so they don't get moisture in them!

[Bunique]

Looks good Aaron.

[fdfreak]

Just bought these yesterday at TM and ordered this style hood.

[fdfreak]

here is an update. I got the front bumper fitted and the car is now ready for paint. I did another compression test today and the results are not good. I am not getting the 3 consecutive pulses like i should. I am thinking that is an apex seal or a spring. So Monday I am tearing the engine out and going do tear it apart once again. If anyone is not doing anything on monday, I will have lots of beer, pop, and pizza for those who want to help me tear this thing apart. i got myself a huge shop to work in just east of Dilworth.

[Grr]

I may have to take you up on that, pm me your #

[fdfreak]

Pulled the engine out and tore it down. I was missing the side piece to the apex seal (2nd half of a 2 piece apex seal). The little thing must have popped out when I put it together the first time.

[Grr]

i was hung over today so i didnt do anything, lol

[fdfreak]

^nice. I started at 9am yesterday and didnt get home til after 10pm. Very productive day.

[fdfreak]

Well, engine wise everything is together and running strong. there is some exhaust coming through the v-band when the engine warms up to normal operating temp but that should be a quick fix. Last weekend I spent 6 hours fixing and bondoing the dents on the roof. All I have left to do is spray some surfacer sealer again, block it off and start applying primer, paint, and clear. I should get all this done this weekend. here are some pics with my progress.

[King Ricer]

looking good!!! you putting the stockers back on before paint??? wouldnt want to get the new rims all dirty!

[fdfreak]

^yea, I will. Just wanted to see what they looked like on the car.

[Bunique]

Can't wait to see it. Some guy just offered me an FD for trade....hmmm

[fdfreak]

Alot of progress was made this weekend. I have just about everything masked off and ready for paint. All the hard stuff is over.

[XJHEAD]

fdfreak;280804 wrote:
Alot of progress was made this weekend. I have just about everything masked off and ready for paint. All the hard stuff is over.

It's a good feeling when your almost done isn't it????