3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

Ok, I'm planning to write a DIY for this but it is not finish yet so I will save it for later lol. Well today i had some time left before it turns dark, I decided to swap out my old taillight for 04 taillight. I thought it was going to be an easy job, but it turned out to be very complicated task. On a scale to 5, I'll give it 4.5. I had to do a lots of drilling and grinding for this sh't. After 2hrs, i threw in the white flag. I was to tired so I'll save this project later when I got a day off As you can see from the pic below, with just only the taillight it really gives the car a fresh or up to date look I hope I'll finish this before school starts in 3weeks!
My old smoked out amber taillight.
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Oh yea, this it is baby. I just love the look of 04 taillight!
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MyNameIsEarl

sweet

99HORSEPOWER

Looks good already dude but all your effort in the end will pay off even more

3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

Thank guys. I will tackle this on Monday again as I have a day off lol. Hopefully everything come out good.

3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

Yes! Another 3hrs to work on the car and I finally made it lol. I got the taillight on and the trunk finally closed with a little force. The 04 taillight clearly larger then the 96-98 taillight, so it leaves a 1" gap between the rear bumper and rear quarter panel. You can see the gap in the pics below.
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Another view of the gap.
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I used the blue painter tape as a guide line for the exterior body molding, which I plan to use to cover the gap up. I can cut the bumper so it can minimize the gap but I choose not to. I think I'll use the chrome exterior molding trim and paint it black so it matches with the paint. Overall, I think it came out great. Now I just need the driver taillight and it done, yay
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phins2rt

Is the bumper still level? Seems like it would tilt down a bit.

3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

I don't know if it tilt down or not, but the bottom of the bumper is touching the muffler tip now lol. Viewing from the rear is slightly lower than before which I like . Anyway, I need to get the bumper repainted and get the other taillight.

99HORSEPOWER

Congrats man looks a lot better now hurry up and finish the other side lol

3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

Lol, I know but I'm still hunting for a used taillight. Maybe I need to suck it up and just to go the dealer and pick one up. Is it me or the 03-04 taillights are selling like hot cake these days? I saw a lots of 99-02 taillight but no 03-04

99HORSEPOWER

I'll trade you mine for an arm and a leg lol jk

3.5RLv-tec?

iTrader: (2)

Hate to tell you but this project is put on a hold School just started and I don't have time to do this anymore. My classes is getting harder and the books are getting expensive. I hope I will resume on this project in the winter or spring. But my sub and amp is coming lol