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R50/53 one of a kind mini now!

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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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one of a kind mini now!

I said I didnt like the front turn signals on the 53. I said I was going to remove them also..This is the outcome. I love the outcome.
I moved the turn signal and the marker lite down to the fog lite assembly.It was so small anyways.lol! I ordered a couple amber led bulbs to fit the h7 socket. I machined a couple small sockets for the marker lites and plastic welded those into the original fog lamp housing..

I welded the holes from the original lites complete.not a speck of plastic filler. What ya all think? I couldnt wait to get car finished to post. I had to go back on the road again so it may be a while before I get to finish up the project. I am 95 % done... Jim





 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Here is a pic of the welded up original hole. I used a hole saw and cut 2 plugs out of an old bumper.Sanded them to fit the hole and left them a hair proud. Sanded and blocked them and tadaaaaa.. No more hole.. Jim

 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Wow - great idea and you did an amazing job. I love it!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Thanks. It really cleans up the bumper.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Nice idea! Post some pics from afar when you have to car completely cleaned up.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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I love it! I think it makes the front end look clean and more agressive. I think its would also look really good with a black jcw front grill
 
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