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Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel...

Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:32 AM

I just thought a few guys out there might like to see how I went about repairing some missing pieces of my '70 Cuda headlight bezel. So here are some pics... There are other ways to do it I am sure, but this is the way I did it.



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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:33 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:34 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:34 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:35 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:36 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:36 AM

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Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:37 AM

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Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:38 AM

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Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:39 AM

Pic10 FINISHED - needs paint now.



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Posted By: HemiDave

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:47 AM

That's pretty awesome!
I fixed a broken air operated valve yesterday with JB Weld. Great stuff! I may use your method to fix the 340 Duster Sharktooth grill I have.

thanks

Dave
Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:53 AM

My wife makes fun of me... she says I have two sayings:

"...put some JB on it..."

and

"...I can buff that out..."

She is right. And yes, I can buff that out!
Posted By: HemiDave

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:55 AM

Quote:

My wife makes fun of me...



That's what wives are for, right? Or so I hear!

Dave
Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:58 AM

Quote:

Quote:

My wife makes fun of me...



That's what wives are for, right? Or so I hear!

Dave



OOOOHHHHH.... I can think of a couple of other things they are good for.....
Posted By: FM3AAR

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 03:08 AM

Nice work. I've gained a greater respect for JB Weld!
Posted By: Red383

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 01:08 PM

Thanks for the info and pics. I am going to have to repair my grille now.
Posted By: splatt

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 01:48 PM

Great series of photos. Good job!. You should send those to one of the magazines. It might make a good article.
Posted By: plazomat

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:01 PM

yes, great job.

I agree send it in, I would have loved to see it years ago as would many people.

PLAZ
Posted By: Red383

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 02:50 PM

What kind of primer did you use on the plastic?

Thanks
Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 04:12 PM

Hey, thanks for the compliments. I just used rattle can primer. On the plastic I don't feel there are any drawbacks. Yes an automotive primer would sand a little better, but considering this bezel should be getting hit with Organisol (AAR)(very rough), minor imperfections are not an issue. Actually, considering the expense and clean up time... rattle can is the way to go as far as I'm concerned. Can anyone tell me why the plastic on the new bezel was black and the plastic from my old one was grey? I thought that was wierd.
Posted By: Classof70Chally

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 05:53 PM

Looks great but you should have been at MATS in Vegas. A friend of mine picked up 2 of those in mint condition from some guy from Arkansas or some such place for about $25 apiece! I told him that after that he should go buy some lottery tickets ! LOL
Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 04/22/05 06:07 PM

That is freakin' ridiculous! Jeeze, luck b@$t@rd! The shipping on this thing was probably $10 - almost half of one of those. Those are like 1980's prices... just try buying a mint one for less than $150 anywhere else! Now, I did get the stainless trim with this one though... not in great shape but still worth a few bucks.
Posted By: 340SIX

Re: Here is how I repaired my Cuda headlight bezel... - 07/21/05 11:19 PM

Steve thats some great looking work there!
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