rear end update

whiterider00 · 11-17-2009, 02:21 AM

well, i had a custom LED strip as my 3rd brake light, but somehow moisture got in or something, and it ended up rusting, and a few of the leds stopped working. replaced it with the led board from an impala, and i also decided to fill in the key hole for the trunk. just got a 5/8in nylon plug, painted it the color of the car and popped it in. i think it looks a little cleaner than the hole being there, and if i ever need to, i can just pop it out.
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wrestlingandrunning · 11-17-2009, 02:31 AM

sweet now for a wash

whiterider00 · 11-17-2009, 02:38 AM

i really didnt think it looked that bad in the picture, but in person it is gross. will have to wait til spring tho.

Th0r · 11-17-2009, 08:26 AM

Your car has a pimple on it's butt.

Nate's Alero · 11-17-2009, 09:42 AM

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Your car has a pimple on it's butt.

whiterider00 · 11-17-2009, 12:17 PM

ya it does look like a pimple lol. isnt as noticable in person.

Atmosphere · 11-18-2009, 08:03 AM

Where did you pick that plug up from? It does look better than a hole lol.

whiterider00 · 11-18-2009, 01:03 PM

local hardware store. theyre like $0.50 each if that.

Kilroy · 11-20-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

well, i had a custom LED strip as my 3rd brake light, but somehow moisture got in or something, and it ended up rusting, and a few of the leds stopped working. replaced it with the led board from an impala, and i also decided to fill in the key hole for the trunk. just got a 5/8in nylon plug, painted it the color of the car and popped it in. i think it looks a little cleaner than the hole being there, and if i ever need to, i can just pop it out.
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I love the plug idea, I think I'll do the same. What year Impala did you get the LED third brake light from?

whiterider00 · 11-21-2009, 02:49 AM

00-05 i believe. and someone said that some have the led board, others have bulbs similar to our stock ones. im not sure how true that is, but i imagine if it is, only the board would work.

Kilroy · 12-12-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

well, i had a custom LED strip as my 3rd brake light, but somehow moisture got in or something, and it ended up rusting, and a few of the leds stopped working. replaced it with the led board from an impala, and i also decided to fill in the key hole for the trunk. just got a 5/8in nylon plug, painted it the color of the car and popped it in. i think it looks a little cleaner than the hole being there, and if i ever need to, i can just pop it out.
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Can you show us a picture of JUST the plug, so i know what kind to get? There are all sorts of "plugs". I like the look on your car, and since I have remote trunk opening, i don't really need to use my key.

whiterider00 · 12-12-2009, 05:48 PM

heres the best pic i can get with my cell. i found it in the fastener/whatever isle at home depot i think. shouldnt be too hard to find
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Kilroy · 12-13-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

heres the best pic i can get with my cell. i found it in the fastener/whatever isle at home depot i think. shouldnt be too hard to find
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Thanks!!

AleroDrime · 12-14-2009, 04:38 PM

dig the plug great idea

Malibu369258 · 12-14-2009, 04:41 PM

Looks good, spoiler actually looks decent, not too crazy.

whiterider00 · 12-15-2009, 01:40 AM

thanks. actually the rest of the razzi kit is on its way. wont be on til spring tho.

cavaliers60 · 12-15-2009, 02:43 AM

I like it, but it bugs me the way the tails are not lining up. lol

whiterider00 · 12-15-2009, 03:06 AM

bugs me too. latch rusted out, and its kinda halfassedly fixed for now. come warmer weather i will fix it properly.

Nate's Alero · 12-15-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

bugs me too. latch rusted out, and its kinda halfassedly fixed for now. come warmer weather i will fix it properly.

or i can now..... get me a small miller or some other small welder... 120V will work fine

whiterider00 · 12-15-2009, 12:01 PM

if i had a welder, it would have been fixed 2+ years ago when i first noticed it. if i can get access to one itll b done in spring.