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Got scared for a sec. The pic doesn't match the year/model. Once you get them you might have to really sand them or etch them and put some primer to get the black to stick (unless you are going with chrome tube) There are agents you can spray on inbetween the stainless and paint that will help adhere the paint.
I think you are going to be much happier with the metal ones.
Sorry for the T/J but I couldn't resist. What does the forward facing pipe just to the right of the front license plate do? Are the passenger side hood vents real? What is the silver post on the driver's side of the hood insert? What do the antenna and black circular thingy on the front of the roof do?
P.S. Sue that is not the JDM light bar.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6...82568bc8_b.jpg
HOLY MOLY, JUST NOTICED THAT...I was too busy trying to figure out the one-sided grill/vent thing. Come on...somebody fab one of these up! Would look really good with Ala5ka's new front bar/bumper/skid thing....same styling.Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Hello Maverick and Kat, that license plate support with the driving lights are pretty much standard here in Australia, i saw at repco, Autobarn and Supercheap Auto shops and they might cost 20 bucks, i can go have a look if you wish :) Everything else you see on the car is there for show, the previous owner stuck scoops, stickers, antenas, those 3 rubber pieces that look like vents, i tried to remove but it leaves marks on the paint, so i decided to leave them there for the moment. I just spent 3 hours lowering the roof racks, and now they sit really close to the roof, making the car look much better! Very happy with the final result. Those stickers with the dates on are showing the date the previous owner bought the car. I have a chip on my windscreen, and there's no replacement in Australia :( I can order one made, but would cost me $640 and takes 6 weeks to be made. I might buy one and leave in my garage for when i have to replace it one day, they'll just get harder and harder to find. I'll post a photo of the lowered roof rack, those 2 whistles that you see above my license plate between the driving lights are to scare kangaroos off the roads, like dogs, that whistle sounds in a frequency that only they can hear, and they don't like it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764358993
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764358443
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764357911
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764357345
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764356765
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6764356045
Oh we have those things too, to scare off deer...but he's asking about the single circular tube thing about 10 or 15 cm to the right of your front plate???:_thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by braaus
RR looks way better low, great job! :thumbup:
Kat, that little tube looks like a camera, but has no function again... its bolted to the bumper, it looks alright, i'll leave it there. What i like about this car is that you can always remove and add stuff to it, it's always a work in progress.
MAKING PROGRESS....KINDA....
Here's sample #2....Stainless Steel tail light guards ....
I can't see a brand name anywhere.
First off...these are a very substantial hunk of metal.and are really nice!
Ironically the least expensive of all the ones I saw.
$50 on ebay +$5 shipping.
- These appear to have the same 90 angle as the plastic ones.
I'd prefer a more flush fit , so these would have to be "widened" IMHO.
- BUT, if we spread them, the 2 vertical edges aren't going to lay flat on the lens, they'd need bent inward....:_brickwal
- NOTE- the style is different than most...instead of tubular shape, these are a flat metal, both the frame and the bars are flat, not tubular.
- I prefer the round tubing, but if this is all I can find, I'll stick with these, if I can get them shaped a little better and tabs welded on..
- If anybody has round tubing and wants to trade/sell....let me know.
- If we can work out the fitment, then I'll get them powdercoated.
IDEAS???? SUGGESTIONS????
1) See if my 4x4/mechanic shop would be able to bend these. I know they can do the welding part.
2) Hubby's Uncle and cousins own a Heating.Cooling biz in Scottsdale..they bend tons of duct work.....could ask if they have some machine to spread and bend these.
3) Do exactly as "wekilled" did, leave the curvature alone, mount them a little farther away from the lens.
4) Go back to the plastic ones, find somebody to reshape those with a heat gun.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3834.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3829.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3835.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3842.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_3830.JPG
Sue where were they at on e-bay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-PASSPO...#ht_3378wt_993Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowgizmo99
I might have got those if they had the pic of the part you got and not the one in ad, might try to make something at work to press them out to the right angle or at least closer. I tried Xterra's and they aren't any good.
Sue, you seem like a perfectionist. Right?
I wouldn't be able to weld em' for you because they are stainless steel. I would return those and go to a local metal fab shop to make you custom, PERFECT, made-to-fit guards. With a tube bender, they can make tubular guards like the ones wekilled found.
JMO :)
Oh darn, can't weld to s.s.....back to the drawing board....or fab shop :naughty:...Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Anybody want to buy these???? BRAAUS?????
I've got to return them within 10 days otherwise.
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Kat, would this fit your car?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mud-Flaps-Sp...item2ebaad4da8
The fronts wouldn't work, because I have the rock/slider rails installed.Quote:
Originally Posted by braaus
The rears might fit, but they'll just get all messed up on rocks and stuff.
It's amazing what 99cents can do on ebay... got these today on the mail and now i have "yakima" roof racks, hehe!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6787669579
Did you guys consider buying the CF/black plastic (or maybe they're fiberglass?) covers from Summit Racing and have a fabricator use those as a template? Not pricey and he would destroy the plastic in making the mold, but sure seems like it would result in a much higher quality product.
no, but that's what I have your smart dudes around for....:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Haven't ruled out any of prior ideas, but did think of another idea....
please tell me if this is totally stupid or may be doable.....or doable but a boatload of money....or would it likely mess up the tubular metal, etc...etc...etc...
What about buying a set of guards (Black tubing style guards) that are pretty CLOSE to the VX shape, then have the fabricator modify them??:?::?: Then get them powdercoated to finish them off.
THOUGHTS????
I saw these from an Expedition, and they're only $35 +$14 shipping which is a great deal.....
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...dzPw_60_35.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130637678015...9#ht_500wt_811
And these for a RAV4:
http://www.amazon.com/Manik-927959-B...d=KB86B0TNGNML
These are some Westin ones, just a representative pic, but I could track it down on Westin's site:
http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...sored%2BSearch
JMO...those covers are purely for looks. They will not hold up to any real punishment except maybe if you back into a shopping cart at the mall. If its just for looks you can just use brake hard line and a bender (they are dirt cheap). Have someone tack them together with a welder add mounting tabs and paint any color your heart desires. Simple!
...even purple.
Yeah, I know they're "mostly" cosmetic,...have ya seen my front/rear skids? :laugho:....But we've gotten into some pretty thick brush and chaparral around here where the branches are just at the right level of the tail lights, and drag along them (and the sides :goof:)...which is why I have to buff the heck out of my paint with the Griot's stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
But I've always liked the look and have had them on almost every SUV I've had in the past 15+ yrs.........I even put some type of cheap black pinstripes on my '84 CRX tail lights! That's why I'm so gung ho to finally get them for the VX.
I haven't called the fabricator guy yet, but I will soon.
Simple you say????...simple for you, but not for me....;)
I'll get there....eventually.....and no, not purple....even I have boundaries I won't cross ;)
Sue, i really admire your perseverance, you'll get there! That Westin and Manik model appear to be almost the right shape, we just don't know the size, I think if those 2 have approx. the same size as the tailight, it won't be hard to bend them a little and respray with matte black or powdercoat. Your efforts are amazing, and if you find a model that fits well, i'll buy one too, and have it adapted to mine, i think its a great idea, since its so hard to find parts, this would be an extra protection, and looks really good in my opinion, keep up the good work!
these Tacoma have a good shape:
http://www.rhinoliningsoforlandpark....rds_Chrome.jpg
and you might find some good usefull info/contacts here:
http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=45389
Sue,
I can talk to Welder Guy about making them. It probably won't be high on his priority list for a while though so the wait time will probably make it a no-go for you.
I'm guessing that what you would prefer would be 1/2 inch thick wall tubing to go around the tail light and 1/4 solid cross bars. Thoughts?
It would help if someone has a busted tail light that I can loan him till the first set is done. Anyone have one?
Tom
Tom I have a passenger side one with small crack in it he can use, but would like to get it back when he is done with it. The crack is not that bad so if run into problem with the good one have now could use that one in a pinch.
Thanks Tom & gizmo....I don't want to cut in line on the other things WelderGuy is making.
I have a few more vehicles I've found that have a similar shape..what I'm going to do now is get measurements.....I'm going to have to go to a parking lot with my tape measure....:goof: since I'm not having any luck with sellers responding with measurements, or they're inventory is not on site.
This may take a while, but I'm going to keep at it
If anybody has any of these trucks, or has access to one, PLEASE let me know tail light meausrements. :thanx:
Possibilities:
1) 2005- 2008 Toyota Tacoma
2) 2004 -2007 Dodge Durango
3) 1998 -2003 - Dodge Dakota (not SLT)
4) 2004 GMC Envoy/Chevy Trailblazer
5) 2005 -2007 FORD F-150 STYLESIDE/FLAIRSIDE-turned upside down ...yes, upside down since a welder is going to fab tabs anyway....
Giz - Yah, I'd like to borrow the cracked tail light.
KAT - Mebbe I can move it quicker if I prototype it in copper tubing (which I can work with) and then just hand it off to Ron to fab in stronger material and weld on tabs.
Hmmmmm, that's an interesting idea.....but still sounds like a lot of work for you. Let me putter around a bit longer and see what I can find, if anything. Thanks for your help! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Tom will send out in the next couple of days, think have your address but send it in a PM just in case cann't find it.
Just checking, these are the ones you already bought, right?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOLDEN-RO...item1e5318f0fe
No...I bought these:Quote:
Originally Posted by braaus
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350516916189...84.m1439.l2649
I don't think those would work cuz the years are '98-'02 for the Rodeo/Holden. I realize this listing says it fits '03 and '04 also, but from everything I've read, they changed in '03, so these wouldn't/shouldn't fit.
I'm still discussing options with 2 different fabricators.
1) One option is to take these S.S ones I have, bend them open more, weld on and shape the tabs, then powdercoat them.
2) The other option is to build the tubular style from the ground up, then powdercoat.
I'll be talking to one fab guy this weekend. I've sent him pics and we're going to discuss it all.
And yes, I'll get a price for him to do additional sets of each type.
TBC....stay tuned....
I just got my package from Isuzu factory in China, i bought the Isuzu emblem + roof lights from the F series trucks through Alibaba.com 18 bucks for all parts, but shipping was killing 50 bucks through UPS but arrived in 4 days! My rear emblem was a black sticker, and i have trouble backing up at dark, so the lights are functional, attaching them to the spoiler doesn't damage the car, just used some silicone sealand and 4 "self threading" (is that what they are called?) screws.
They are black and are hardly noticed, so i'm happy with the final result.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868229929
http://www.flickr.com/photos/17121683@N00/6868228865
can you get night shot with back-up lights on.
yes, i will, as soon as my friend electrician have some time to see me, he will also help me installing a pair of sidesteps, he's got Jags, MGs, Astons, Minis and a shed full of tools. :happyfaceQuote:
Originally Posted by yellowgizmo99
Let's get some shots of that, too. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by braaus
-V
I really like those lights, very unique.Quote:
Originally Posted by braaus
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6...c11fb571_z.jpg
MAKING PROGRESS ON CUSTOM MADE TAIL LIGHT GUARDS! :thumbup:
Took the pics of Doug's installed tail guards to the off-road fab shop today.
1) Discussed details to fab a replica of the Rodeo guard and create 3 tabs for mounting, with appropriate shape/angle so it clears back door. Will be round/tubular style, with 4 horizontal bars within the frame. Made from mild steel. Can get them powder-coated black locally.
2) Also requested he try to re-shape the stainless steel set I got on ebay, with the flat metal design and basically find a way to make these work. I want these to be really close to the lens, so we'll see what he can do.:thumbup:
He has time next week, so he'll call me to set up firm appt. and I'll leave my VX for the day.
to be continued.....:thumbup:
braaus...don't happen to be a Black Flag fan, do you?
Oohh yeah, Black Flag, Misfits, and tons of Punk HC Bands! I made that little sticker myself. Glad to see another fan here!Quote:
Originally Posted by Triathlete
That's great, looks like this week will be very productive, please keep us posted and post photos, i want a pair!!Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
I'll be going to his house on friday and will make sure of taking heaps of photos. I'm a Jag man myself, had 3 so far, love the XJ6s, will have more before i die, i just know... i hope we can hook the lights or the sidesteps.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta