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Headlights for 89 |
From: Kevin
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:00:27 PM
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"Not"
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RE: Headlights for 89
Nope it will melt to a slag.
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:02:23 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
what kind should i use then?
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From: Kevin
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:10:58 PM
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"Not"
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RE: Headlights for 89
Closed cell Urthaine foam
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:15:28 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
ok thanks i'll look into it in the a.m. meantime i could always use the other stuff in my attic.
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From: Tim
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:17:34 PM
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Happy Trees!
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RE: Headlights for 89
It depends on how you plan to use it. That's the same kind of foam I am using. I will have to find headlights for mine too.
Last Edited by Tim: 11/11/2005 11:34:16 AM
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:21:35 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
I planned on using the sandwich method that justin has on his website.
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From: Nitro
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:22:08 PM
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Theshittersfull
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RE: Headlights for 89
I think you can cover the pink insulation with Kills to stop glass from eating threw.Tim told me about it and worked great for me.
Last Edited by Nitro: 11/10/2005 10:23:27 PM
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From: Tim
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:25:58 PM
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Happy Trees!
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RE: Headlights for 89
I'm not very familiar with the sandwich method, but with polystyrene foam you have to either use a barrier like Kilz or use epoxy resin. I don't know how using a barrier will effect the sandwich method.
Don't forget to make room for the headlights!
Last Edited by Tim: 11/11/2005 11:33:41 AM
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:26:59 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
i will try that on a small piece first then.
thanks for the info.the hard part will be
cleaning out the garage to make room.
kids stuff everywhere in there hehe
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From: Tim
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:29:12 PM
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certifiable
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RE: Headlights for 89
Definately do a test piece first... before you build the part for the headlights.
Last Edited by Tim: 11/11/2005 11:33:04 AM
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:31:53 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
will do.
told the wife the other day that i was going to use
our geo metro for the donor car and make a mini 89
she thinks im totally insane.
i plan on getting a 74 impala chassis or something
close to it though
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From: Nitro
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:37:32 PM
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Theshittersfull
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RE: Headlights for 89
Dont give up on the Metro idea, I think Kevin or Jack used one for their cars.
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/10/2005 10:42:10 PM
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RE: Headlights for 89
i would want something a little more powerful than a 3 cylinder 1 litre engine.it just wouldnt be right for a 89 to be passed by a vw bug. hehe
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From: Tim
| Posted: 11/10/2005 11:21:17 PM
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certifiable
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RE: Headlights for 89
Are you kidding? An '89 Metromobile would be awesome with '89 headlights!
Last Edited by Tim: 11/11/2005 11:32:03 AM
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From: Webmaster
| Posted: 11/10/2005 11:41:13 PM
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Too many idiots
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RE: Headlights for 89
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From: Justin
| Posted: 11/11/2005 1:29:33 AM
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"Tumbler"
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RE: Headlights for 89
Polystyrene will melt right away, but polyurethane works like a champ. More expensive, but it saves a step and some work on your part.
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From: wylecoyote
| Posted: 11/11/2005 8:44:06 AM
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RE: Headlights for 89
my wife said that would be cute.
i'm not going for cute.
im going for ominous, sinister, menacing, etc.
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From: Jack
| Posted: 11/11/2005 9:32:19 AM
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Send free stuff
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RE: Headlights for 89
I thught this thread was about the 89 Headlights? My mistake.
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From: The Joker
| Posted: 11/11/2005 10:44:38 AM
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Smilex!
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RE: Headlights for 89
Here's a donor car for you. It already has the jet engine installed!
Last Edited by The Joker: 12/8/2005 1:21:04 PM
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From: Tim
| Posted: 11/11/2005 11:37:45 AM
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certifiable
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RE: Headlights for 89
All my posts are about headlights...
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From: Dee
| Posted: 12/7/2005 12:33:26 PM
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Born 2 Drive
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RE: Headlights for 89
These are 2 honda civics.
This 1 is an 88 civic and the headlights are very close
This is an 87 Civic and the lights are way off
I'm thinking the 88 civic lights.
89 Coming Very Soon
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From: Hassiem
| Posted: 12/7/2005 1:14:40 PM
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HAWKONE
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RE: Headlights for 89
Just a thought, polystyrene foam ( Amofoam- from home depot works if you shellac it after you initially sand and form it to the shape desired, then you apply a coat of Bondo and finish the part off. I believe after that if you want to make a plug or copy the shape with fiberglass ,the polystyrene foam which is covered with shellac and bondo will not melt.But you have to go with shellac/bondo/ then fiberglass. The shellac helps the bondo bond to the foam and also creates a barrier of protection.This is the way I Fabricated alot of parts,ex: Side skirts and running boards for an 87 5.0 stang.
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From: Hassiem
| Posted: 12/7/2005 1:16:31 PM
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HAWKONE
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RE: Headlights for 89
And yes urethane foam is mad expensive for either the panels or the two part pour it yourself mixture.
Last Edited by Hassiem: 12/7/2005 1:17:52 PM
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From: Tim
| Posted: 12/7/2005 1:40:47 PM
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Wasting time
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RE: Headlights for 89
I've never tried the shellac but I have used Kilz paint. It's a stain barrier primer. I'll try the shellac next time.
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From: Hassiem
| Posted: 12/7/2005 1:49:37 PM
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HAWKONE
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RE: Headlights for 89
cool and I've never tried kiltz, but will give it a try ...where do I get that stuff at?
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