Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread

[Carolinaboy]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Yeah for the most part

 

[mblouir]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Darn. Might be dangerous if you're not careful, but I would think the proper way would be to drill out the old screws. Use a bit just big enough to drill the screws out but small enough to leave some material in the tapped part.

Then use some screws that are sized properly that will essentially re-tap the threads. That would give you a secure connection.



A few things have to go right if you do it that way, though....

 

[Carolinaboy]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Darn. Might be dangerous if you're not careful, but I would think the proper way would be to drill out the old screws. Use a bit just big enough to drill the screws out but small enough to leave some material in the tapped part.

Then use some screws that are sized properly that will essentially re-tap the threads. That would give you a secure connection.



A few things have to go right if you do it that way, though....

I've tried that and the biggest problem is the drill bit is walking like crazy I did a center punch but it was so much force I thought I was gonna crack the lense

Gotta figure something out

 

[Carolinaboy]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

So test fitting the heads today. What do y'all think, should I paint the shrouds or leave them chrome? The hood is not shut so ignore the hood line above the lights

 

[mblouir]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

I think your truck looks bad ass. Like it wants to run over someone.

I vote chrome. Just enough to be tasteful. Personally I think it would look weird to have so much black in the headlight if you painted them.




Awesome job, dude! Almost there!


Oh, and you're gonna freak at the difference in night driving.

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

I say chrome. It is just enough

 

[buRRp]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Lookin good. I say leave the chrome also.

 

[Carolinaboy]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Ok I'm feeling the same way guys. Especially with the chrome reflector in the turn signal bowl.

I like to have black, DSG, & a little chrome to add a little pop

I think the chrome complements most of the truck IMO

 

[Carolinaboy]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

I think your truck looks bad ass. Like it wants to run over someone.

I vote chrome. Just enough to be tasteful. Personally I think it would look weird to have so much black in the headlight if you painted them.




Awesome job, dude! Almost there!


Oh, and you're gonna freak at the difference in night driving.

Appereciate that man. I've always wanted to Mod out a truck to be tasteful yet be a BAMF at the same time

I'm getting there, truck is getting close to complete honestly. Just little things from here on out

 

[BlueCollarPilot]

Re: Jeff's Retrofit Discussion Thread-**Updated see post 71**

Looks awesome Jeff chrome