boulevard Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Well, after a few months of having a broken headlight on Mrs. bOuLeVaRd's '98 Lumina, I finally decided to go to the junk yard and look for one to replace it before winter hits. The bulbs weren't burnt out or non-functional, surprising because they've been exposed to rain and ice already. Here's some pics of todays events. None of the Luminas I found had a crystal clear headlight that weren't broken. I finally ran across a Monte Carlo Z34 with one. Without any tools (I left them in the car to not have to lug them around with me all day to end up not finding a headlight) I was able to remove the winged screws with my bare "manly" hands. Ouch! I got it out. *Picture as I was arm pumping my success. Went and paid for it, $41.43 WTF!! Chicago Junkyards are expensive! Then went outside to replace it there on the spot. The damaged metal on the fender gave me a hard time installing the new headlight. I had to pry it back to shape and force the light into place. I got it done but I was bleeding by the end. I pinched the skin on the top of my index finger. It peeled away pretty far. I'm in pain. Home surgery was required. I'll be okay. Thanks for viewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 As long as you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Headlights are so easy to do these days... and wow you paid $41?? I bought two brand new ones (well they were brand new "made in Taiwan" ones) but they were $65 shipped for both. But when you need one in a pinch, you just kind of go for whatever gets you by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully77 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yeah sucks about the damage because otherwise thats like a 30 second (pain free) job haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yeah sucks about the damage because otherwise thats like a 30 second (pain free) job haha You're right! I already did it once before on the same car with the same light, without a problem! The first one was cloudy and yellowed and replaced it with a nice clear one. Then she got hit in a parking lot and now I had to do it again. Sucks! Finger stings like ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunerlover3 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 OMG you should have said something! I got my stock Monte carlo lights just sitting around lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Like we say in poker (when you fold a poor hand that gets better as the flop cards turn), woulda, coulda, shoulda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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