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I wouldn't either, yours looks cool just as is
Save your dough for something else, maybe that engine upgrade!

i like this commonwhore
pity it has a yeller stikkaaa

Another problem has arisen: the bonnet won't open

Latch seems to move as usual, and the other thingo move side to side but no go on lifting it more than about 1cm up.

ANy tips?

This happened to mine , what has happened is the latch that holds the bonnet down has worn a groove that has a ledge on it that will stop it from coming up, get your hand in there from underneath and release it with your finger, get your grinder out and take the offending ledge off.
Hope this makes sense , Trev .

J you could warn us before you post shit like that. You could have an eye out!

Gday All,

Quick update:

Spent my holidays working so I didn't get time do alot on the FB.

Despite not having much time, I did manage to do a whole lot of little "tidy up" jobs on it, with one being replacing all of my tinted lenses with brand new ones. The original rationale behind tinting the old lenses was to cover their very tired and cracked state.

Another thing I achieved was installing Toyota H.I.D. headlights into the FB. What a difference it has made!!! I can't recommend this mod enough. The stepup from original Bosch sealed beam units to H4 inserts was ok, but did not yeild me the results I really wanted. However, this 35w H.I.D. upgrade is just amazing. I am even running it on stock wiring (each side only 35w!)

Next up on the to do list is install all new window rubbers in the front doors to hopefully put an end to the rattling and whistling that currently plagues them, and has done for as long as I have owned the vehicle.

While I am at the front doors, I might also install electric door poppers and remove the RB door poppers as not being able to lock the FB is proving rather problematic....

Oh and finally, one of the other little jobs I did on the FB was cutting the rear bump stops. The result of this mod was also amazing! A much smoother ride over speed bumps


As it stands:



Different Angle: note the special yellow indicator bulbs which have a chrome finish on them:



Illuminated:



One of the interior:

Man looking much better with new lenses...

are the clear ones from Street Lens? hows the fit etc... or where did you get them from...

Looking real cool dude!

cheers
NoMAd

Yeah mate they are the Streetlens ones.

I tried very hard to get him to allow me to order 2 sets however he didn't allow it?

I think he could only find 3 individual lenses. So sorry that I was unable to share shipping with you

As for fit, they fit fine.

All the best
Andrew

thats cool man we know im in no rush for them.... they look good though

just more curious as to whether they were a good mold.

cheers
NoMAD

Update!

Got a box today:


Wahoooo


They are welcome home presents for the FB.

Andrew

Good time for buying with the Aus dollar being so healthy

Hi Tim,

The FB is going well.

I saw it this time last week, and the fin had been repaired.

They had just got a new tail light for it, and were about to have it re chromed

Andrew

I spy floormats, sunshade, gauges (soooo jealous), overflow bottle for radiator?, door lock things, a shifter handle thing (blue version of devilrods), sleepy eyes aka half moons (will look good on the fb)...

thats about all i can get, how about some close up pictures?

Wow you must be moonstruck Andrew A great score indeed
Pete

Gday Andrew,

Mate ... very interested in these "Toyota H.I.D. headlights" you've got setup ...

Can I ask where you got them, and how much did they cost you? And how did you come across them / know that they'd be a good fit? Whats involved in getting them to work in a stock FB setup? Can it be done by a novice, or is it best to get an auto-electrician to do it?

Cheers,
Jamie.