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  1. van22

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    #1 van22, Sep 30, 2006
    just got my challange grill today and need some help to install. have taken off all of the bolts excep for the 2 top center bolts which are hidden behind the third brake light trim. do i need to drill out the 2 pop rivets on either side to get that trim off and have access to those bolts? any and all help appreciated
    thanks van
     
  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Sep 30, 2006
    Not that it helps you now, but I am doing a step by step pics and all when I install mine. I have the grill just don't have the car until the 10th of October...
     
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    #3 van22, Sep 30, 2006
    thanks, i drilled out the pop rivets and it all came apart. took me 2 and half hours but feel great. algar wanted a couple of hours labor to do it. love those guys but sometimes you just have to wonder?
     
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    #4 285ferrari, Sep 30, 2006
    May be calling you when I get mine statred
     
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    #5 van22, Oct 2, 2006
    no problem, the only thing i had to leave my garage for was a smaller pop rivet then the ones i had.
     
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    #6 285ferrari, Oct 2, 2006
    Post some pics when you are done---luv to see it
     
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    #7 IanMac, Oct 3, 2006
    What is there to wonder about? It took you two and a half hours, they said they'd do it in two - sounds very reasonable!
     
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    #8 f355spider, Oct 3, 2006
    Rats, wish I had seen this sooner! I would have recommended that you go out and purchase 7 new Sylvania 2723 bulbs and change them all out on your third brake light, that way you could save yourself from having to drill those rivets again in the future to get in there to fix a burned out bulb.
     
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    #9 gothspeed, Oct 4, 2006
    Where does one get the black pop rivets from??
     
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    #10 f355spider, Oct 4, 2006
    Just use regular ones...then use a little Testors gloss black modeling paint to make them black. If they were in a more visible location, then I would get the proper black ones...but they are largely hidden, so a little paint works fine.

    If you search the archives, there are posts on sources for black rivets, as they are used on various model Ferraris to hold A-pillar trim, the rear engine lid grills, etc.
     
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    #12 gothspeed, Oct 4, 2006
    Nice pics! So removal of only one fastener is required for access?
     
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    #13 BrianC, Oct 4, 2006
    That's correct (at least with my car). Remove one fastener, carefully slide the hinged piece open, remove the mesh piece and 3rd brake light, then slide the hinged piece back in place while continuing the job. As long as it's in the "closed" position... there's less chance of bending it.
     
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    #14 285ferrari, Oct 11, 2006
    Just finished installing mine---if anyone needs help let me know while it is fresh in my mind. Was going to post pics, but the tight quarters getting to the nuts won't allow camera space..
     

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