So with a long weekend approaching I can take the time to get this project started.
First, I've got to determine where all the cabling has to go so that means finding a place to mount the strobe power supply. I'm really running out of places to install things. Luckily, it is pretty flat so after checking, I decided it will fit under the smaller of the two rear seats:
First then is to get the strobe tubes mounted. The headlamps come off pretty easily by removing three bolts and the plate below them. The connections to the bulbs were a little more challenging - especially the low beam.
So here is the victim:
I have to drill into the reflector to mount the tube. My first thought was to take apart the assembly. It didn't look like it should be difficult - a few screws and these tabs:
But it would appear that once these are put together, they were never intended to be disassembled.
So, plan two then is to break out the dremel and a razor and cut away the underside of the headlamp.
This gave me enough room to fit the holesaw and cut a 1" hole. Once I'd vaccuumed out the shavings the tube is mounted:
Here is what it looks like:
I was concerned about the big hole in the bottom and water getting in so decided to cut a piece of plastic and silicone it over the hole:
Now that I had a plan, the other side went pretty quick:
Tomorrow I'll do the
tail lights and, with luck, pull the cabling as well.
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