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  1. Thanks for the update, Rob, and for posting the direct link, Larry. I bought a pair of these in the club group buy a couple years ago just as Shiney Hiney was going out of business. Like some other members, I have been super pleased with them. It is a great way to improve the brightness (and function) of your tail lights, brake light and turn signals while maintaining a completely stock appearance (when they are not lit, of course). Their price is about $25 less than the originals and nearly the same as our group buy price, if I remember right. I must say that I highly question their claim of a 30 minute installation (maybe after your 20th install) but it is not bad at all. In fact if you simply buy a pair of lamp-socket three-wire pigtail plugs from ebay (see photos below), you can dispense with the long wires, grommets and connectors they provide and simply replace your stock 1157 lamp bulb with the pigtail plug and be in business. If you ever want to go back to the stock lamps, just unplug the LED modules and replug the standard bulb. I must admit that I was skeptical when I first saw these but I'm glad I tried them and would do it all over now that they are available again.
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  2. This is really not a new product but it is a different supplier contact for our members. Many of our long time members may remember a good while back a company named Shinny Hiney was offering for sale a kit to convert your original Monte Carlo tail lights from a normal bulb to a LED tail light setup. The members who bought them were very happy with the kits and how bright they are. The bad news is the Shinny Hiney company went out of business but the good news is you can still get these kits directly from the company that supplied Shinny Hiney with these kits. If you are interested in one of these conversions here is the name of the company and their website link. The name of the company is TECHNOSTALGIA and their website is info@coolleds.com The owner is Todd Sondles rob
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  3. Had some time today, so i am trying to get everything ready to have her painted. I am also trying to get the interior organized. Ran into a problem with the seat belts. Some say 10K72 and some say 4M70. i am guessing the later are incorrect for my 72 build. lol doesn't matter they are all in bad shape. Have to get some pics to you guys.
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  4. Mark, Yes, it is very straight forward, especially if you ditch their instructions for removing one of your stock 1157 lamp sockets and splicing into the stock harness. Instead, using the male plug with the three-wire pigtail is quick, easy and makes the installation completely reversible. One step I neglected to show in my original post was to simply plug the unused lower lamp socket with a flexible plug/cap (as show below) to keep dust or debris out since the lower lamp bulb should be removed also.
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  5. Rick, That was too far back to be retained in my ebay purchase record, but here's another one that looks similiar: LINK $3.59 each for a pair with free shipping, not bad.
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  6. Rick, I found this one on Amazon.... https://www.amazon.com/United-Pacific-Adapters-Sockets-Covert/dp/B007FUF32S/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=1157+lamp+socket+with+pigtail&qid=1578797723&sr=8-27 rob
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  7. Continuing on the brake upgrade, one side done, carbon fiber ceramic pads, drilled and slotted rotors and new calipers. All new wheel studs too. On to the other side now.
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  8. Here is a direct link to the first generation page http://www.cool-leds.com/Products_And_Models/Chevy/6052-70-72_Chevy_Monte_Carlo/6052-70-72_Monte_Carlo.html
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  9. I see a Monte during the Woodward Dream Cruise August 2019 on Bitchin' Rides year 6 episode 14. I saw they had a booth this year but didn't see them. Bruce
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  10. Been working a bunch, only a few hours every now and again to get stuff done. Managed to get the fuel lines made up. Had to run 3/8" for both supply & return so made them from scratch, plus put the 10 micron filter in the supply line per Holley recommendations. Also made a bracket to mount the Holley fuel pressure regulator (with 100 psi pressure sensor) & a stainless line up to the throttle body/FI with -AN connections. Spent a lot of time trying to find a place to put the Holley ECM. It's larger than the usual ones they have because this one also includes the transmission controller. Was going to mount it on a plate right on the bottom of the inside HVAC box, but didn't like that location. Probably would have always been kicked by the passenger. Eventually made a couple of bracket so it tucks in under the cowl, above the HVAC unit. Out of the way, protected, and away from engine heat as well. Have a pretty good idea where I'm going to mount the Dakota Digital module & also their Holley FI interface module. It'll be under the dash as well and pretty accessible if needed. There's not a whole lot of room under there if the car has AC. Body is temporarily back on the frame for now, to finalize the rear fuel line fitment to the gas tank. Plenty more to do....
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  11. Finally got out here and got these done.
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