BUILD THREAD “The Juggernaut”

[69hurstolds]

I will double check that there is enough room to get the license plate light in and out of its current opening, thanks for the reminder. Positioning it just right to start the screws might be a little tricky, but should still be possible.

Quick thought- maybe use a wrap of duct tape backwards on the weak side index finger. Place led lamp in hole, then use taped finger to "latch on" to the face of the lamp. It should be enough to guide it where you want to start the fasteners and not fugg up anything.

 

[ELCAM]

Why not make a printed circuit board with surface mount components on it to fit where the license plate lamp assembly went. Nice and thin and won't cause issues if you remove the bump.

 

[melloelky]

most people aren't going to notice it's there/not there UNTIL someone parks a stocker nearby and realize it's gone and you have to convince them you made that panel yourself. And there's no feeling like trying to convince a total stranger in a parking lot you in fact did do something and they can't believe it or refuse to believe it. either way it's looking killer as usual.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Not terribly familiar with the Oldsmobiles but here are my thoughts. I think if you retain the bump it will blow people’s minds when they figure out that you replicated the original stuff in steel. Anybody can make it flat, but the work you put into replicating the original bump is something that many people will not be able to wrap their heads around. Sort of one of those “hey that looks stock but there’s something just different about it “ moments that will take most a little bit to figure out.

 

[08Malibu]

Not terribly familiar with the Oldsmobiles but here are my thoughts. I think if you retain the bump it will blow people’s minds when they figure out that you replicated the original stuff in steel. Anybody can make it flat, but the work you put into replicating the original bump is something that many people will not be able to wrap their heads around. Sort of one of those “hey that looks stock but there’s something just different about it “ moments that will take most a little bit to figure out.

Here’s a stock one for reference. He did an amazing job.