Blacking out the Ex (updates)
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Ok. finally getting some headlights. Got a sweet deal at Ebay auction for $56.
Also got 6 strobe panels with 3x9 sub panels. 3 amber and 3 white.
I also got the 10 led lights to replace the running boards, doors and license plate lights.
Should have everything the first week of Jan. Cant wait.
Also got 6 strobe panels with 3x9 sub panels. 3 amber and 3 white.
I also got the 10 led lights to replace the running boards, doors and license plate lights.
Should have everything the first week of Jan. Cant wait.
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If you go NMO mount, check into an antenna with "fold-over" capability...you pull the antenna element up and it has a hinge to fold over...great when you need to get into a parking garage or if you want to run through an automated car wash.
If you sell the rig or get rid of the antenna, they make watertight black plugs to fill the hole, so it doesn't ruin the roof.
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I was gonna drill a small hole on the roof then run it in the headliner but decided not to in case I wanna relocate it it later. I was struggling with putting it on the rear or on the center of the roof but decided the rear because it would be easier for me to run the wire through the back door instead. I might get another one and put it on the middle and drill the hole anyway.
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I got those... get ready to cut out some stuff or maybe i had to do it cauz i have an 2000 anyways i think they could be better i dont like the fact that half is led and the other is reg light colors. in the spot were the led lights are and put one of your own i have a sucky led light i will get better ones soon....... most of all i like them there new and i really need to change mine at the time!
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I was gonna drill a small hole on the roof then run it in the headliner but decided not to in case I wanna relocate it it later. I was struggling with putting it on the rear or on the center of the roof but decided the rear because it would be easier for me to run the wire through the back door instead. I might get another one and put it on the middle and drill the hole anyway.
Exact center of the roof (fore/aft, left/right) will give you the best ground plane, and THAT will get you the best distance for transmission and reception.
You mentioned you cut down the current antenna...would be a good idea to get an SWR meter and tune the CB, or you could shorten the transmitter life. Shorter antenna = less resistance, and that could have a negative impact on the transmitter and shorter transmit/receive range since you have altered the wavelength you are transmitting on.
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2in1 HALO PROJECTOR LED Head Lights
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Hmm... I wanna black out the inside upper chrome areas. How do I soften the lamp seal? I pry them open. They look fragile.
I wanna soften the seal somehow then remove the clips arounfd the lamp. Then high gloss paint the inside..
What do you guys think? Im gonna install them like this first then if doable without
cracking the lamp or burning them, I'll give it more consideration. Your inputs will be highly considered.
Before pic.........Can I sell these?
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Jaydon on a box intelligence probe.
Hmm... I wanna black out the inside upper chrome areas. How do I soften the lamp seal? I pry them open. They look fragile.
I wanna soften the seal somehow then remove the clips arounfd the lamp. Then high gloss paint the inside..
What do you guys think? Im gonna install them like this first then if doable without
cracking the lamp or burning them, I'll give it more consideration. Your inputs will be highly considered.
Before pic.........Can I sell these?
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From: Sacramento Area
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I payed $67 for these with free shipping. I couldn't pass them up.
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Here ya go Jay
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...arley-mod.htmlBe sure to rep Tylus, this is on my list but I want my grille and headlights green.