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it looks like those headlights would clean right up, too.
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I tried cleaning them up even with rubbing compound and a buffer. There seems to be some coating on them that melts a little with brake cleaner, but I did not feel like trying to remove it all like that. I thought about converting to the "Sealed Beam" setup found on the 4 door and others, but then I would lose some aerodynamics. If anyone knows what I can use to melt off this old clear coating without hurting the lights or my paint/bumper, let me know.
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since the engine is only 1.3L, would it be possible to use a motorcycle battery to turn it over?
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It's actually a 1.0L engine. I think a smaller battery might be a great idea for weight reduction!
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Man, now you have to pull the engine and paint it, too - something classic and offbeat, like Fairbanks-Morse green.
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That has already crossed my mind, but I was thinking more along the lines of "Caterpillar Yellow" or "Chevy Orange". Image a painted little 1.0L with a CAT diesel powered scheme and black trim.
Man, I wish I had another Metro! I would totally finish rebuilding mine, then the other one would be next!
BTW, my exhaust went to hell, so I replaced it all! I removed the bad cat and replaced it with a scrap piece of 1 3/4" pipe all the way to the resonator and put a new muffler and donut gasket on..........
Exhaust pipe = $0.00
Donut gasket = $10.00
Walker replacement muffler = $90.00
Clamp = $2.00
Total cost = $102.00
Labor time = 3 hours