Pete's GS400 Build Thread
let me see it once its done 
do it! i get my ideas while sitting on my driveway with beer just staring at her 
for the grille i left the metal mesh that came on it, painted it all properly then cut a layer of the mesh and attached it from the backside to thicken up the mesh/blackness. so if i was to do it on the fender vents i would definitely double it up and pull it tight because its not that rigid
for the grille i left the metal mesh that came on it, painted it all properly then cut a layer of the mesh and attached it from the backside to thicken up the mesh/blackness. so if i was to do it on the fender vents i would definitely double it up and pull it tight because its not that rigid
I think I'm gonna mimick what you did on the grille kinda. Using the metal mesh that came with my fenders and back it with gutter guard. Don't wanna see through it or spray lots of dirt all over my doors.
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Seven,the buffer you use, what's the best place to get it and what should I expect to pay.?My paint is worse then what yours was before you brought it back to life.i was amazed at how good it turned out compared to before.
Sorry if you've posted the link already the whole time I was reading the thread I didn't wanna deviate.took me a long time (she was already giving me the look once she saw I was hooked on page 2 lmao)
Sorry if you've posted the link already the whole time I was reading the thread I didn't wanna deviate.took me a long time (she was already giving me the look once she saw I was hooked on page 2 lmao)
Seven,the buffer you use, what's the best place to get it and what should I expect to pay.?My paint is worse then what yours was before you brought it back to life.i was amazed at how good it turned out compared to before.
Sorry if you've posted the link already the whole time I was reading the thread I didn't wanna deviate.took me a long time (she was already giving me the look once she saw I was hooked on page 2 lmao)
Sorry if you've posted the link already the whole time I was reading the thread I didn't wanna deviate.took me a long time (she was already giving me the look once she saw I was hooked on page 2 lmao)
And i think they are a preferred vendor on ClubLexus, so check that section for a discount. But here's the link
http://www.autogeek.net/griots-rando...-polisher.html
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Just spent 2 1-2 hours reading this entire thread, absolutely a beautiful car man. Props to all the one off DIY's in this thread. Its a great feeling building something of your own. True inspiration right here. Keep up the great work.
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amazing thread man. and an amazing GS. that Ford is beautiful too 
this is quite an inspirational and motivational thread. read every damn page, felt like I just went on a GS journey. and like all good stories its bittersweet reaching the last page. I wish there were 40 more pages to read haha
damn, subbed for life!
this is quite an inspirational and motivational thread. read every damn page, felt like I just went on a GS journey. and like all good stories its bittersweet reaching the last page. I wish there were 40 more pages to read hahadamn, subbed for life!
Q45 Retros and a real TTE lip too?! pssh, good taste brotherEdit: I gotta still give props to Member "VVT-i" in the forum who came up with this original Idea a long time ago
amazing thread man. and an amazing GS. that Ford is beautiful too this is quite an inspirational and motivational thread. read every damn page, felt like I just went on a GS journey. and like all good stories its bittersweet reaching the last page. I wish there were 40 more pages to read haha
damn, subbed for life!
this is quite an inspirational and motivational thread. read every damn page, felt like I just went on a GS journey. and like all good stories its bittersweet reaching the last page. I wish there were 40 more pages to read hahadamn, subbed for life!
i may be slowly runnin out of ideas for her. especially considering i dont have any money. i think i got just a couple more DIY's left in me once i get some free garage time. thanks for the kind words
Last edited by Sevenevez; Apr 16, 2014 at 05:06 PM.
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From: TN
A few DIYs I had to knock out on my car when I got it were
Headlight resto
Timing belt/ water pump
Front suspension rubbers
Trunk spring tension DIY
Clear turn stock tails 98-00
Driver seat plastic washer repair
Polishing the gauges from major swirl/ scratches
Replaced broken shifer bezel
Cold cathode tag light mod
Still want to have my exhaust tips tuck up a little higher
Find the annoying clunk in my driveline when I shift into drive after reversing
Removing slotted and drilled rear rotors
Replace upper control arms
Fix my sunroof rattle
Im sure im missing a few, but im right there with you. Fix the small things that make it feel aged. Revitalize its life. Right now im focusing on more mechanical things with 230k but soon ill get into paint accents and fun stuff.
Reading your entire thread has given me some great ideas. Also given me some spin off kinds of ideas. I look forward to seeing more progress. Car looks great.
Headlight resto
Timing belt/ water pump
Front suspension rubbers
Trunk spring tension DIY
Clear turn stock tails 98-00
Driver seat plastic washer repair
Polishing the gauges from major swirl/ scratches
Replaced broken shifer bezel
Cold cathode tag light mod
Still want to have my exhaust tips tuck up a little higher
Find the annoying clunk in my driveline when I shift into drive after reversing
Removing slotted and drilled rear rotors
Replace upper control arms
Fix my sunroof rattle
Im sure im missing a few, but im right there with you. Fix the small things that make it feel aged. Revitalize its life. Right now im focusing on more mechanical things with 230k but soon ill get into paint accents and fun stuff.
Reading your entire thread has given me some great ideas. Also given me some spin off kinds of ideas. I look forward to seeing more progress. Car looks great.
A few DIYs I had to knock out on my car when I got it were
Headlight resto
Timing belt/ water pump
Front suspension rubbers
Trunk spring tension DIY
Clear turn stock tails 98-00
Driver seat plastic washer repair
Polishing the gauges from major swirl/ scratches
Replaced broken shifer bezel
Cold cathode tag light mod
Still want to have my exhaust tips tuck up a little higher
Find the annoying clunk in my driveline when I shift into drive after reversing
Removing slotted and drilled rear rotors
Replace upper control arms
Fix my sunroof rattle
Im sure im missing a few, but im right there with you. Fix the small things that make it feel aged. Revitalize its life. Right now im focusing on more mechanical things with 230k but soon ill get into paint accents and fun stuff.
Reading your entire thread has given me some great ideas. Also given me some spin off kinds of ideas. I look forward to seeing more progress. Car looks great.
Headlight resto
Timing belt/ water pump
Front suspension rubbers
Trunk spring tension DIY
Clear turn stock tails 98-00
Driver seat plastic washer repair
Polishing the gauges from major swirl/ scratches
Replaced broken shifer bezel
Cold cathode tag light mod
Still want to have my exhaust tips tuck up a little higher
Find the annoying clunk in my driveline when I shift into drive after reversing
Removing slotted and drilled rear rotors
Replace upper control arms
Fix my sunroof rattle
Im sure im missing a few, but im right there with you. Fix the small things that make it feel aged. Revitalize its life. Right now im focusing on more mechanical things with 230k but soon ill get into paint accents and fun stuff.
Reading your entire thread has given me some great ideas. Also given me some spin off kinds of ideas. I look forward to seeing more progress. Car looks great.