JohnWPB 1986 GT Fastback worklog (Page 19/71)
JohnWPB DEC 10, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by Khw:

According to that pick you posted it shows a drawing of the lights dimensioned at 4-3/8" O.D.. If the holes are 4", isn't that going to be to big?



Funny thing is, when I purchased the bumper, everyone mentioned that they were designed for a 4" fog light. In fact, the hole is only 3" in size. They can not be made larger, as the lip around the edge would then be cut, leaving a perfectly flat area where the hole is.

Anyhow, You are indeed 100% correct! WTF?!?!??! I searched all over the place, and settled on the "BL5000k" that ARE 3" in diameter. I did a search for that model number, and found them, and purchased them. I did not take the time to read everything completely, so it is indeed my mistake. On the other hand, who makes different products with the same exact model number? Argh!

Here is the original one I found, 3" and same model number:


Well anyways......I sent a note to the seller to see if we can work something out before I pay for them. I told him if not, I will stand by the commitment and buy them. Hopefully he offers me an out......
If not, look for them in the mall soon! LOL

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JohnWPB DEC 11, 10:21 PM
Well that actually went smoothly! The seller totally understood that I made a mistake, and opened a ticket on eBay to cancel the purchase. I followed the link, and all is canceled. I dropped him $5 in PayPal just as a thank you.


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Item: NEW FOG & DRIVING LIGHTS HALO ANGEL EYES XENON H3-55W WHITE HALOGEN BL5000K SET ( 110853529642) View purchased item - opens in a new window or tab
Transaction end: Dec-09-2012
Seller: Seller name: supportmyeconomy

Case type: Cancel transaction
Case status: Closed. You agreed to seller's request to cancel the transaction.

Thank you for responding to supportmyeconomy. This case is now closed. You are no longer obligated to purchase this item.



with the literally hundreds of things I have bought and sold on eBay, This was my first cancellation. It was almost too easy LOL

Now to order the same model number, color and style, just in 3" size instead of 4 3/8"! ! !
mitchjl22 DEC 28, 03:16 AM
Can I install one of those handy RFID readers behind the molding next to my lock cylinder on my door to unlock the doors when it gets close enough? That would be Pretty cool!
2.5 DEC 28, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by mitchjl22:

Can I install one of those handy RFID readers behind the molding next to my lock cylinder on my door to unlock the doors when it gets close enough? That would be Pretty cool!



There is a guy in the Minnesota club who has RFID door locks, wish I could rememeber who. It also enables push button start.
JohnWPB FEB 06, 03:53 PM
Not much to report lately...... I have yet to get the car back to the paint shop. I was supposed to take it back the week before Christmas, and was just too much going on. Then after Christmas, the New Year's day long weekend, followed by my birthday and every other delay and procrastination I can think of LOL

Anyhow, just ordered new brake lines for both sides on the rear. I can pick em up tomorrow morning. Once those are replaced, it will have had just about everything to the back axles that can be. New Hubs & bearings, new calipers & pads, and new brake lines.

Since replacing the engine, I have a few vacuum leaks that I need to fix. I have to pull out the book and see what all goes where. I can hear one leak, sounds like it is around the distributor somewhere. There are a couple more on the Cruise Control, and the metal lines that run behind it along the trunk wall.

Even though the back right brake is disconnected and plugged up, I took it for a drive through my neighborhood just around the block today just to stretch it's legs so to speak. Man it drives nice! I am so hoping to have it in shape enough to drive up to Daytona.
nathrak FEB 15, 03:21 PM
I sure hope you can drive it to Daytona, I'd really like to see that color in person, it really looks amazing.
JohnWPB FEB 21, 12:01 AM
It's not looking like I will be making it to Daytona There is just too much to do in a very little time. I am 99% that next year WILL be the year I get the car to Daytona.

I just replaced both rear hubs bearings and calipers with all new parts. (Well... my friend / mechanic did at least )

It seems like I have been putting LED's in everything lately, dome lights, floor lights, side markers, trunk (front and rear), 3rd brake light ect... Well one spot I overlooked until now, the license plate lights. What a difference the pure white light makes in brightness and how clean it looks without the dingy yellow look



I got the new fog lights in the mail yesterday. I will tackle installing them on the front bumper this weekend. Then I just need to fins a Mini Cooper in the junk yard that I can scavenge the mesh from for my 355i bumper.

The car finally goes back to the paint shop tomorrow to fix a couple things they screwed up. I will be SOOOOooo happy when the paint is done, and cured so I can start putting it back together! All new belt molding and markers, sail windows, emblems ect. Then I can also tackle the painting of the wheel wells, brake parts and such. No sense in doing it now with it going back to the paint booth and getting more over spray everywhere!
rpro FEB 21, 05:45 AM
Work faster, you can still make it to Daytona. You have over a full month. We need you there damnit!!!
Alex4mula FEB 21, 08:36 AM
Just trailer it. This car deserves that anyway
JohnWPB FEB 21, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Alex4mula:

Just trailer it. This car deserves that anyway



Nah, this is not going to be a trailer queen. This will be my daily driver for the most part.