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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 11:46 PM
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Why,er... yes! It is my current project.


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Old Dec 3, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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The flutes were in the way in that pic,i looked back at #159 post and enlarged the pic. I believe it to have an H1 bulb so those lights aren't"new", they've been around for a while,no doubt stored well. They look as new.
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Old Dec 5, 2019 | 07:44 PM
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Antenna switches to be repurposed as window switches. Mid project mock up for now.


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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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Haltech install begins.



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Old Jan 2, 2020 | 11:58 PM
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small update. Ordered 1050x injectors and IGN-1A coils. So far left to go. So so far....


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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 05:29 AM
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Looking great! The wiring is a tough job in that you are creating and routing your own harness. But it will look great when it's done and you will no unnecessary wiring! Good work!
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 01:07 AM
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Looking great! The wiring is a tough job in that you are creating and routing your own harness. But it will look great when it's done and you will no unnecessary wiring! Good work!

I really fought with the idea of doing a wire tuck. Instead I ordered a selection of shrink tubing and a light grey mesh loom of different sizes. If things go well it should have a clean working management.
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 05:36 AM
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I think the shrink tubing with the grey mesh will look very nice. It will give the wiring a clean and tidy appearance!
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Old Jan 9, 2020 | 12:22 PM
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I really fought with the idea of doing a wire tuck. Instead I ordered a selection of shrink tubing and a light grey mesh loom of different sizes. If things go well it should have a clean working management.
i find that the stock route is a pretty good middle ground, its unobtrusive.
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 01:34 AM
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Kinda mid way in the wire management. Very pleased going with the grey loom.
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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 01:42 AM
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The forum wonked out.

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Old Jan 28, 2020 | 05:35 AM
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So far the wiring appears to be very clean and minimal. This will make for an excellent look!!
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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 01:39 AM
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I too am a victim of a too thick windshield adhesive. Trim won’t fit. But damn. I just love that blue color with the green band on the glass.



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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 05:47 AM
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It does look great!! Is there a remedy for the excess adhesive?
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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 08:03 AM
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It does look great!! Is there a remedy for the excess adhesive?
no, there is not a remedy outside of re installation of the windshield,
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 09:49 AM
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The worst kind of remedy.
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 11:04 AM
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no, there is not a remedy outside of re installation of the windshield,
i need to do this to mine too. i was pissed because i bought the little blocks that the window sits on, and told the glass guy it needs to sit on them, and then it doesn't...
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 06:19 PM
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At least I got some buffing done

it’s shiny now. Parts of it anyways.


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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 12:47 AM
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Bit of work on the back side today. Got the hatch installed with new struts.

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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 04:23 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 08:24 PM
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Got this today. Hopefully will have it installed within the week
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 03:21 AM
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I'm curious to see how it blends in with the SA dash/console as the color is closer to the 84-85 console. Great HU though.
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Old Apr 3, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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I think the new stereo looks great!!! Can't wait to see what it looks like installed!
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What are your plans for the faceplate?

I had these designed by a local Maker Shop. I could make some changes to fit your deminitions.


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love the radio!
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