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Sunbeam 2000 build
- Thread starter belmateo
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belmateo
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My metal supply store has started closing on Friday's so I could not get any sheet metal until yesterday. Today was spent working on finishing up a studio above my workshop. Got two walls done and two windows installed as well as rough wiring for two lights and a double outlet box.
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belmateo
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Studio is buttoned up and ready for sheetrock. Time to get back on the SUN2K.
I am moving the amber side marker lights up front behind the headlights. Got the wiring done and extended the old side marker light wires to route them into the doors to possibly add them to the mirrors. I will start to replace the fenders now.
I am moving the amber side marker lights up front behind the headlights. Got the wiring done and extended the old side marker light wires to route them into the doors to possibly add them to the mirrors. I will start to replace the fenders now.
belmateo
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Decided to replace my bus bar with a fuse box. Stock picture as no room to take a pic after installation. Needed it for the headlight relays, driving lights and PRHT functions. It will also allow me to add circuits if needed. Easy to install, affordable and I like the led notifications.
belmateo
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Here is the link if it helps you. $18.66 to my door with no sales tax.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/6-Way-12...-Fuse-Box-Holder-with-LED-Indicator/318795073
https://www.walmart.com/ip/6-Way-12...-Fuse-Box-Holder-with-LED-Indicator/318795073
MikeH
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Vinta...252243?hash=item547d964253:g:rA8AAOSwdkNeINOQ
The third picture looks the same as yours.
The third picture looks the same as yours.
belmateo
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You are absolutely right MikeH! Looks like 1983-1988 Cougar and Thunderbird.
Thank you so much, the seller had no idea what they fit. I am going to give them a try on the SUN2K and see how they look and fit. Wiring will be easy as three wires for two motors is pretty standard for mirrors. Also mounting them on the wing in front of the window will also make things easier. Worth a try
The ones that are on the car now are;
1) not tinted
2) passenger side not convex
3) size of view is limited
4) glare during night driving
belmateo
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When it comes to wheels and tires things can get a bit confusing and sometimes overwhelming. Backspace, Offset, mm, inches etc. etc. There is room for a wider tire in the rear, in order to get the right combination I am going to take the wheel off, attach a straight bar to it so I can take accurate measurements. The thing about backspace is that it also depends on how much "Lip" is on the wheel. As we all know not all wheels are created equal. Offset I feel is more accurate as it is driven by the centerline of the wheel.
