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Thanks John. It really is fascinating to watch. The final print for each side took a little over 5 hours. On something like this with all the notches on the side I do sections at a time and then once all the pieces are sized right I print them together. Someone with more meticulous measuring skills would be more efficient but since there isn't a rush on these it's not a big deal. For example I printed a thin strip where I dialed in the notches a few times and those were around a 30 min print. Then I added on another section and another. The nice thing about the software is you can temporarily hide anything you want. So I could just keep one notch as a reference point and then add on some other piece meaning I don't have to print the entire notched section. Then when done, I just unhide it. Saves a lot of time and filament. There are huge libraries of objects out there that can just be downloaded and printed. The articulating objects (like these little octopi) are really fun.

Thanks Gary. Yes, via Torque (and maybe other apps), it can read from a Bluetooth OBDII dongle. I have a front and rear camera and I believe it can take video from another source as well as it mentioned input from a game console. While not perfect (Support is a bit tough to get ahold of), they make a really good Android head unit and this new slim design opens up a lot of possibility for easier installs.

http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/uploads/6/5/8/7/65879365/head-rotfl-57x22_orig.gif Decided to upgrade my Atoto head unit to the latest model. Thinking it would be a direct swap, as the provided measurements were the same, was too much to ask. I was a bit too exact in how I modified the radio bezel for the first unit so with this new one being thicker beneath the bezel caused it to want to be a couple millimeters too high. So I decided to do something I don't like doing and that is mounting the radio solely to the bezel. The only reason I even considered this is because the new model is no longer full depth so it won't have near the leverage acting on the bezel. This also means I don't need the double din cage so I unclipped it and set it aside. Then got to work with measuring and lots of 3D prototypes Here is the side profile of the new radio. Crazy how much they slimmed it down. This will actually allow anyone to add a double din without having to worry about modifying the ductwork or dash framework. Brackets I printed: Didn't worry about going with a high def print or sanding them smooth since they won't be seen Fitment: Even though the head unit doesn't extend very far out the back I added those wedge pieces underneath to rest on the flat part of the bezel to alleviate any stress on the vertical face. You'll also notice I did have to shave part the bottom of the head unit bezel at an angle to make it fit well into the radio bezel face. This part isn't ever seen but still something I'd recommend avoiding by making sure the enlarged opening in the radio bezel is high enough.

Welcome! Very interested in seeing some photos

Looks like a good price ($30) with free shipping also.

Some have reported good luck with Jeep intake hoses as replacements.

Goodness. I didn't realize re-chroming was so pricey.

I don't see too many bumpers removed at my local jy so as mentioned above, I'd go that route if possible. I don't know the cost to have one re chromed (if even needed) but I'd call around for both that and powder coating. While not chrome, I've read that some coaters can get a close look. You really need to get up this way John and spend a day at some yards here. The coolest rear bumper I've seen in awhile is BlueWhale's from the show. Was a dealer added option but and had the dealer name/location stamped all the way across it.

Not a dumb question at all. At this point looks like Tom is left with the lever itself being hung up which could be a connector that fell into it preventing movement OR it could be that the cable is bound up by dust or rust. Will be interesting to see what it turns out being.

Does look clean from those photos. Interesting rust pattern on the core support/engine so I'd really want to look at the floor pans and frame. Looks surface only but I haven't ever seen it on the core support like that personally. Maybe regional/salt? For that price I would really think about not trailering it. That's at a price range where it should be able to be driven home without any concerns. Whether that means you do the radiator/fan install repair in his drive or he trailers it to a shop, I'd be pushing for a way to give it a really good and long test drive. Again, regional prices apply but anywhere close to his asking price I'd want there to only be optional fixes and nothing preventing it from driving 2 hours Also, go into it knowing that there is always going to be something that comes up which the seller didn't disclose, whether intentional or not Don't mean to be discouraging but at 7500 asking, I'd have pretty high standards.

Did you find a kit for the wheel lip molding? Looking on Dennis Carpenter and LMC (which is no doubt the DC offering), they only have the passenger front

I second Gary's test. Did it work recently? If the door won't move without the cable, maybe something like a dirt dauber's nest inside there

Yeah, the two wheel arch (lip and upper arch) didn't come together though, like that truck, people often added the lip trim. Looks a bit busy on the chrome to me but to each his own.

Glad you joined!

Not ashamed to admit it - I kind of like them Though the face my wife made when I showed her where they went on the 86 told me that I should hold off for awhile. I am thinking it would go well on my 1 ton though.

Nice! I've looked at those from ICI and even had them send me some close up photos. If memory serves, they looked like a match to the DeeZee pattern.

I also voted for Labor Day. A number of reasons both personal and speculative. Granted, cooler weather would be nice...

And if you are set on doing the push button, please avoid bypassing the nss of your C6.

"Normally" the rod and ignition switch is left in place to turn the system 12v on/off and the button is just to kick in the FMR (fender mounted relay). Why are you wanting to go to a push button though vs fixing the ignition switch?

That asphalt definitely gets hot so that'd be my concern with going earlier also. With the gym there it does provide a place for people to go though.

Can't really say if it was due to the holiday weekend or just more visibility of Gary's posts but hard to argue with the turnout this year. We need to get some more input and if 'when' the weekend is makes a difference in forum member attendance. If you attended this year, plan to attend next year, or had full intention to attend this year but the weekend was the issue, please vote above. No harm in joining in the discussion but if you aren't able to make it no matter the weekend, please refrain from voting for obvious reasons

Thanks for reporting back. Another similar oddity I've seen firsthand is where cruise works but then using your turn signal kills it. Also due to led bulbs.

Looks great. Good thing we had Matthew to represent the Bullnose on the podium

I don't believe I have ever seen it before either. It's made by GTS Styling, the same company that makes the tinted headlight covers for Bullnose trucks. Here's the Ebay link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224943120290?hash=item345fa79fa2:g:i9cAAOSwU5hiXHpy&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4FCnyWDychbcczwU72Lji0%2BkG%2BizWaxXhYfvcV67z5h2X96pp5zgFQczc73AcLqqWT9oyx98u3ATQcYP5DmPHuoF8k5WPePQ0Q%2BQvr9%2BoLRSDwJR%2Bnv7UzyCT2VVLVL%2BwTC7wVMm215qbXc4ymdWH07edLvucQTTdEqxaUEtafoSlCuWOZCRwCpBBHyKJrUtpNLQXyeJW4STUsgDsdIl%2B12KSLIY2K1jlYJ8rIPZ5Jkwq8yRhPUC1mL2%2FjLevHbBzAvytek5A%2FZlmW4Yorj9J8J0UqSEFKlvSX%2F0udiDuH%2BI%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-vG48OFg It's a wild looking thing...sure sticks out far? Interesting. Kind of like how there is the wrap around 'bubbly' bug shield vs the straight up vintage style big shield, this looks to be a similar comparison to the vintage Lund sun/moon visor look. Does appear that it would channel much more air through it/under it than the Lund style though.

That's a design I've never seen before and not quite sure how it'd fit on there. Doesn't look like a Lund.