Brand New Repro Parts, Part III: Yet More Adventures in Head-Scratching

I've been chasing a passenger rear brake light that's out and just replaced the turn signal switch thinking that might be the issue.

Surprisingly, the new expensive OEM unit I bought was defective. Neither rear light worked after I installed the switch. So I removed it and installed a cheap repro unit I had on hand. So now the switch worked (but the light problem persisted - darn.) In the end it was a complete waste of time.

On eBay I did find a NOS turn signal switch that I bought for $57 (vs. $80 for the OEM one...) I'll install it later when needed. It's been in the box for decades, so I feel funny using it unless I really need it now! (In the photos, the defective OEM unit is on top, and the NOS unit is next to the box.)

[Update: Ok, since I have the patience of a mouse, I already installed the NOS switch—and I feel good about it! Since the turn signal switch is such an integral part of the electrical system on these cars, there's no use running with a cheap one when I can use the best.)

Shiny Happy Trim: Part II

I received my refinished OE windshield trim from Stainless Trim Works a few weeks ago and it is installed on the car.

I think it really looks great and I'm glad I used the thicker, better quality OE pieces. Of course, the cost to refinish is high since there's so much time involved in the refinishing process. STW did a great job though (and my pix don't come close to doing justice to these pieces.)

Grill 57 Car Show

I went to the Grill 57 Car Show today in Garner, North Carolina. It's held the third Saturday of each month during the summer at the local Grill 57 burger joint. The show starts at 4, but by 3:30 when I arrived the lots were almost full. I have more than 100 photos available of all different types of cars.

>> Check out my photo album (105 pix!)

 I brought my car and put it out there for all to see, which was pretty cool. I hope to go back later this summer.