[V8] Anyone parting out a V8 in the Midwest?

[Coleman, David]

> Someone reported a while back about removing a light fixture 
> without removing the bumper cover.  Should be in the V8 
> archives at Audifans.com.

My mistake -- I thought the support bracing needed replacing.  Either
way, headlights are a ton easier (right, Dave Head?) to R&R w/ no
bumper.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coleman, David 
> I replaced a headlight support (and rad support) with the 
> bumper off.  Exact recollection is a bit hazy, but I doubt it 
> could be easily done w/ the bumper still attached.  The 
> bumper's easy enough to remove anyway, and will make any 
> paintwork/labor charges less if you do it first anyway.  And 
> you're less likely to lose the bolts.
> 
> Are you referring to the side repeater light, the corner 
> light next to the headlight, or the bumper light?  The corner 
> light is a breeze and bumper or headlight has no effect; its 
> held in by a plastic tab and a single screw accessible next 
> to its socket.  The bumper lights are also easy; 1/2 turn to 
> remove the turn signal socket, and a pull-apart deal for the 
> fogs.  Easier to access w/ bumper pulled away, but no need to 
> reconnect before installing the bumper after everything's fixed up.
> 
> -DaveC.
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: v8-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Korn, Bob
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 10:00 AM
> > To: v8
> > Subject: Re: [V8] Anyone parting out a V8 in the Midwest?
> > 
> > Tore into the beast last night.  Got the hood open without much 
> > struggle, thankfully!  Should be able to beat and bend back to a 
> > reasonable shape to get it closed up so I can at least drive to the 
> > body shop.  I did spend some time in a body shop during my 
> youth so am 
> > familiar with the fine art of beating out a panel!  I don't see any 
> > damage to the radiator and light assy supports, however 
> need to tear 
> > down a little further to confirm.  I looked at the manual 
> and in its 
> > cryptic manner it appears that the bumper needs to come off 
> to get to 
> > the light assembly.  Can someone confirm this?  I also 
> assume that the 
> > side marker light removal will become obvious when the bumper is 
> > removed?  Now I'm thinking about the 
> > Euro's.......................already have a huge pile of 
> parts to put 
> > on
> > this beast, however, what an opportunity!   Are they still running
> > around $300?  Any reliable current sources any one can recommend?
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Bob
> > 90 V8 Pearl in need of some TLC.
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Korn, Bob
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:47 PM
> > To: v8
> > Subject: Anyone parting out a V8 in the midwest?
> > 
> > Had a little unintended contact with a Ford truck this 
> morning, need a 
> > hood and a  drivers side head light assembly at a minimum, anyone 
> > parting out any V8's in the central US?
> > I'm in the Kansas City area.  
> > TIA,
> > 
> > Bob
> > 90 Pearl V8
> > 
> > 
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