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Old 06-05-2013, 08:16 AM
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Looking Good

Glad you bolted the visor. Mine has no bolts and haven't had any trouble but in the back of your mind......... When is the paint date?

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Well here is a bit more progress on the visor. I heeded the advice of my wiser chevyhhr.net buddies and mechanically fastening it to roof. That meant I had to bite the bullet and remove the head-liner...which was far easier than I thought it would be. Getting it reinstalled will probably be another story...lol
It is bolted down at the outer edges just above the A-pillars and in the middle under the antenna. I plan on using 3M tape across the entire width front and rear after it's painted. I think my air relief channels are working as planned because it withstood about an hour of 65 mph driving today with just the three fastened points and no tape! :)
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Old 06-05-2013, 08:25 AM
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Looking mighty spiffy Ben!

Don't fret re-installing the headliner, just think of it as an opportunity for further mods, like maybe dual sunroofs.
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Old 06-05-2013, 10:44 AM
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Thanks Radco, Boydie, & Mike!!!

Boydie,
I have no tentative paint date yet...too uncertain on when I will have my work done to commit to an appointment yet.

Mike,
I want to do something cool to the roof...time will tell
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Originally Posted by Benjiwah
Thanks Radco, Boydie, & Mike!!!

Boydie,
I have no tentative paint date yet...too uncertain on when I will have my work done to commit to an appointment yet.

Mike,
I want to do something cool to the roof...time will tell
I thought you might have a few more rabbits to pull out of the hat Ben.
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Old 06-05-2013, 03:06 PM
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Yeah Mike, I have a lot of changes planned. I just hope I can accomplish them in a decent amount of time.
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Old 06-05-2013, 04:03 PM
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Ben the ride is looking SWEET!!!!
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Old 06-05-2013, 08:11 PM
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Thanks Radco!!! I just wish I had more free time. It has seemed to be real slow going lately.
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There is no hurry on such a project , Don't rush it . Take the time you need , It is a piece of art that will be done when it's done. perfection is an art not rushed.

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Thanks Batman!!! I Really Appreciate your point of view...especially considering the fine work you've done to your ride!!!
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Wise words from The Batman, the only time limits are those you impose upon yourself.

As you well know Ben....the creative process can't be rushed.
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