Pete’s GS400 Build Thread by Sevenevez

By diyauto
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2 minute(s) of a 283 minute read

2-4-2013

this is a "Muffler Delete" where i come from!




Sounds perfect! drove all the way home with no radio on just listening to my V8 humming. Love the sound. Re-Polishing my tips and trying to get them looking as good as i can before i remount them


When i bought the car the passenger mirror was cracked in half like someone backed into a garage and hit the mirror. So it also swivels and won't hold still. So i made an offer on one used mirror shell i saw on eBay. It was green. I believe he wanted $70 but had the "make an offer" button on it so i offered $30, the we settled on like $40 with shipping. So i removed mine from the outside of the car being careful not to scratch the paint with tape on the car and a right angle phillips.


Replacement used Green Shell










Sand, 2 prime coats, 3 base black onyx, 3 coats clear




Needs some Wet Sanding and Buffing / Polishing




1000, then 2000 grit wet sand then - Ultimate Compound Meguiars with the Griot Orbital works wonders




Much better! good reflection




Glossy now





Comments

Great story! Thanks for the videos love the Ford too. What a beauty! Had to chuckle at your neighbor and lead foot comment. ???? thanks for sharing it’s ????????????

Posted by Diggymart on 1/28/19 @ 2:41:10 AM

Fantastic Account! And nice tasteful stuff. How is she,,?

Posted by Arussto on 1/28/19 @ 12:28:21 AM