Originality is difficult.

[F Body]

I always try & keep my Camaro as original as possible, if it means spending a bit more for genuine parts so be it.
However I had a problem with one of the side repeater indicators coming loose, further investigation revealed that the plastic holding clip had broken
So I've spent the last few weeks trying to source a replacement, unusually for GM it appears to be a non standard GM part which isn't fitted to any other GM vehicle
I can only assume that with the limited Euro spec build numbers, they just went to some European parts supplier ( for the "E" marked lens )  and bought enough for the production run
Haven't been able to source anything exactly the same, so I've had to repair the existing one :



Had to remove the wheel arch liner to reach the plug after it fell off :



Tried lots of different ways of holding it in, but it's so far up inside the wing you can't really get your hand around it, never mind a cable tie etc :



Not the best of photo's, but what I done is hinged the broken tab at the top and filled the gap with a good quality silicone, this should provide enough spring/hold once refitted :



When I tried to re-fit it, the bulb holder lugs broke off, it would appear that the plastic hasn't aged very well. So I had to apoxy glue it on !



Just about to go back down to the garage to see if it fits securely & works

Impressed with my first long test of the new Costco jack, the Camaro has be suspended on it for over 5 days now and the handle hasn't moved a millimeter

[F Body]

Quoting: F Body

Not the best of photo's,

This one is a bit clearer :

[F Body]

Quoting: F Body

Just about to go back down to the garage to see if it fits securely & works

It was a tight fit and I was scared that other small tab would break off, but the jobs a goodun


Now all I have to do is touch up the underseal where I had the wheel arch liner off, it's a dirty job but it has to be done !

[philoldsmobile]

Martyn, you have far too much time on your hands..


nice job though.

[Cunning Plan]

Your new jack has some dirt on it



Nice job though, making good what once was broked..

[F Body]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

Martyn, you have far too much time on your hands..

I wish I left for work at 05:30am and left at 4:30pm and I'm on holiday

Quoting: Cunning Plan

Your new jack has some dirt on it

It's got quite a bit of underseal on it now

[Flip Martian]

Good job! I know where to come...er I mean, what to do if mine goes...

[F Body]

Quoting: Flip Martian

Good job! I know where to come...er I mean, what to do if mine goes...

Every time I look at your car i think "spares"

[Roadkill]

Quoting: F Body

the Camaro has be suspended on it for over 5 days now

Of course, that's not what Jacks are for is it, Mr Health and Saftey ?

[Flip Martian]

Quoting: F Body

Every time I look at your car i think "spares"

!!!!

You keep your hands off! Painted alloys indeed....

[Big Mouse]

Silly boy, you should have called me. BTW, I found some more spares in the back of the garage last week

[F Body]

Quoting: Big Mouse

I found some more spares in the back of the garage last week

Well seeing I have more of your original car than you now have,  what ya got left ?