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#989 of 1692 1999 silver paint code ..???? by dangerdude Oct 10, 2006 (6:30 am)
Dear Fellow Metro Pilots & mechanics .. Since my 1999 Metro came to me in a rather distressed state (beat up, scratched, scraped, dirty & dented) I intend to make it sparkle like new again. It's already there operationally and mechanically. Now it's time for the cosmetics! Wooo Hooo!!! I've learned the paint code info is on the cardboard under the rear carpet.. naturally mine was missing. The cardboard replacement from the bone yard came out of a green donor Metro, (poor little thing). Does anybody know the GM paint code for the 1999 Metro silver color?? Thanks everyone .. Please don't make me resort to a gallon of latex, a roller and a six pack! Subsonic DangerDude, low level Metro reconasance pilot.
#990 of 1692 Paint? Not what you think... by vanillalatte Oct 10, 2006 (12:54 pm)
well danger dude, there are 33 odd pages on Teamswift describing a very inexpensive and durable method of painting with....a small roller and Tremclad (Rustoleum) It is worth getting that 6 pack and reading it. I'm sold on it!In fact I bought a pint of Tremclad for my latest acquisition: Espresso Nero.Needs touch up underneath before treating her with waxy oil. By the way, for all you convertible owners, Good news! It's a go, I am going to make a hard top for those little cabriolets. The design objectives are: easily removable by one person, use of existing componants if possible,lightweight, and fair price. I will keep you posted. Any comments or suggestions are more than welcome.Thank you, Vanilla Latte. Replies to this message: pipeman (Oct 16, 2006 2:45 am) vanillalatte (Oct 16, 2006 2:56 am) pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:10 am)
#991 of 1692 1997 geo metro altenator removal by dgl43 Oct 15, 2006 (8:02 pm)
Have it ready to remove from can't figure out how to get it out. Do I have to take apart something else? Any ideas? Thanks Replies to this message: dangerdude (Oct 17, 2006 2:32 am) pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:14 am) dangerdude (Oct 17, 2006 11:11 am)
#992 of 1692 Re: Paint? Not what you think... [vanillalatte] by pipeman Oct 16, 2006 (2:45 am)
Replying to: vanillalatte (Oct 10, 2006 12:54 pm) Hello. If you can describe what you will sell to the "hard top" convertible , what is this? What kind existing components? Mark pipesbacaol.com Replies to this message: vanillalatte (Oct 16, 2006 2:56 am) pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:10 am)
#993 of 1692 Re: Paint? Not what you think... [pipeman] by vanillalatte Oct 16, 2006 (2:56 am)
Replying to: pipeman (Oct 16, 2006 2:45 am) I am in the plug making stage of fabricating IN NORTH AMERICA a easily removable hardtop for the Metro-Sprint-Firefly. Design objectives: lightweight, easily removable and install by one person, use of existing components and low cost. This eliminates curved rear window. Options could be: heated rear glass though. On another site, Teamswift, many suggestions have been made, including farming the project out of America. This I will not do. Replies to this message: pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:10 am)
#994 of 1692 Re: 1997 geo metro altenator removal [dgl43] by dangerdude Oct 17, 2006 (2:32 am)
Replying to: dgl43 (Oct 15, 2006 8:02 pm) Dear DGL43 .. I feel your frustration! I had to take my alternator in & out about five times HOWEVER! Ya get good at it eventually. It's a real tight fit too. One hand holds the alternator one hand holds the wire harness out of the way and at this point a miracle ought to occur as the alternator is too large for the resulting opening anyway. I had to twist and turn the alternator and stretch the wire harness but it can be done if you use the right vocabulary. Of course the air cleaner is on the garage floor already. If you have a 12 MM socket and a beer you can do it. Be patient .. it's worth it in the end! DangerDude Replies to this message: pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:14 am) dangerdude (Oct 17, 2006 11:11 am)
#995 of 1692 Re: Paint? Not what you think... [vanillalatte] by pipeman Oct 17, 2006 (3:10 am)
Replying to: vanillalatte (Oct 16, 2006 2:56 am) Please let me know when you will be done to sell the hard top. This will be made from fiberglass or another form of plastic? Where you will get the sealing arount the top? I would like purchase 2 tops. Let me know. Send email to : pipesbacaol.com
#996 of 1692 Re: 1997 geo metro altenator removal [dangerdude] by pipeman Oct 17, 2006 (3:14 am)
Replying to: dangerdude (Oct 17, 2006 2:32 am) Why is so difficult remove the alternator? Firts disconect the battery and disconnect the wires from alternator. It is simple and easy. Remove the srew on the top, jack the car up and remove the lower 2 bolts from plastic cover, remove the long bolt and remove the alternator. New belt will be nice. If you drink beer, will take you longer and few scratches on the hand. Do not drink when you work. Danger. Pipeman Replies to this message: dangerdude (Oct 17, 2006 11:11 am)
#997 of 1692 Re: 1997 geo metro altenator removal [pipeman] by dangerdude Oct 17, 2006 (11:11 am)
Replying to: pipeman (Oct 17, 2006 3:14 am) Dear Pipeman, thanks for the dialog, My Metro now needs me to beautify it's sheetmetal. Dimples and scratches. You have any experience doing light bodywork? I think lots of sandpaper,some Bondo and a paint job should result in a real showpiece! I just replaced the windshield wiper shafts (in the cowl) The plastic housings wore out. That was truly easy (no beer required) I brew my own beer so occasionally I must do a quality check on THAT hobby. Just trying to be "efficiant" ya know. Beautiful thing about the Metro is you only have to do a job once and things stay fixed, not like an old MG! DangerDude
#998 of 1692 Re: composite headlights [p10leadman] by randydriver Oct 25, 2006 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: p10leadman (Sep 24, 2006 7:09 am) If I remember right for those two years the top of the line model got the the compostie headlight and the base got the sealed beam. Replies to this message: pipeman (Oct 26, 2006 3:25 am)

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