posted 06-04-2003 02:04 PM                  

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; and Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear.

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posted 06-14-2003 08:50 AM                  

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Originally posted by CTProwler:
They are a talented Couple!!!

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That was nice of you to say. Thank you.

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Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake;
Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome
tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic
Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers;
SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring;
Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper
Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler
Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear
bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; and Prowler Products by Gary
Drilled Rotors, front and rear.

More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff

posted 09-23-2003 12:52 PM                  

Don

posted 09-23-2003 02:58 PM                  

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Originally posted by pumpkin:
Here are a couple of more pics:

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if you notice around the gauge opening 6 tabs sticking out......these are the clips that hold the panel in.....the 4 on the top of the panel are for location but have no clip to hold them in

I made a tool out of a putty knife. It was a stiff blade 1 1/2" wide. I made a 1/4 hook on the end so I could hook the dash panel. Placed a towel on the dash and let it go under the tool when pushed to grab the dash panel (my fingers were too fat to get ahold of the dash) with your other hand, get ahold of the dash between the speedo and the gauge to the right wiggle and pull straight back on the tool and your other hand

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Larry & Sue Mayes

posted 09-23-2003 03:45 PM                  

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Originally posted by jmcant1:
Just curious... but what task prompted the rest of you to need to remove your dash?

Mike

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Wanted to install some rings around the gauges and removed it to access the dash from behind.

And in the future we may need to remove the dash to hide wires, if we hardwire a radar detector.

And also to access speakers.

posted 09-24-2003 04:58 PM                  

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Originally posted by Kurtis:
Pumpkin: Those chrome rings are awesome. Is that the same AlleyCat grille treatment chrome door edge guard stuff? Very nice addition that I would like to copy.

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Yes they are. As for copying, go for it. Don't send any money to Alley Cat , this was Mrs. Pumpkin's idea and only hers???????? If you need any help email.

posted 09-25-2003 09:56 AM                  

As far as the dash squeak - I was searching past posts yesterday and found one that indicated lubricating the hood hinges may solve the problem????? Needless to say I was skeptical, but thought I would try the easiest thing first. I shot the four hinge points on both sides of the hood with WD-40 and took Red for a spin - NO SQUEAK!

posted 10-01-2003 10:09 AM                  

I must say that is one idea I think I may like with the door strip stuff. Any chance of posting a close up pic of the area where they butt together?

Thanks, John

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posted 10-01-2003 03:30 PM                  

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Originally posted by jd2ksilver:
Pumpkin,

I must say that is one idea I think I may like with the door strip stuff. Any chance of posting a close up pic of the area where they butt together?

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Here is what it looks like from the back side, a little rough, hard to get a real good angle on the cut since it needs to be cut at an angle. I cut the first piece a little long put it on and then marked it to size. Cut it to what I thought was a correct angle then put it back on, got it pretty close, so left it as you see below (note: dash is upside down for this pic).

If you have the cut at the top it really isn't that noticable even when sitting in the car unless you lean down. We were pleased with the results although someone that is really patient, might be able to get it cut really close and the cut will not be seen.

posted 10-01-2003 03:59 PM                  

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posted 02-09-2017 08:52 PM                  

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Originally posted by 921:
I just got through replacing the headlight switch and an old tool in my toolbox came in like it was made for the job. Old style brake adjusting tool like we used on 50's and 60's. Wrapped it with a towel and used to pry between the pillar post and the dash while pushing down on the dash in the corner. Perfect size and perfect angle.

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