Well that was easy. In case anybody else runs into this issue, here’s what I did:
Before. Holes don’t line up. At some point somebody sprayed flat black on the front of the guards, which came off around the edges easily with. Scrub brush and some Barkeepers Friend:
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Marked where the holes should be, drilled pilots with the drill press:
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Drilled out the pilots to about 5/16.
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Only jigsaw blade small enough to fit in the holes was a wood one, so I just used it. Got through all 8 holes and then just tossed it because it was so dull.
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Finished hole. Filed the edges smooth.
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There’s all 4 done.
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Pad on front, not pushed in, just showing the alignment.
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Also took the opportunity to polish the chrome with 0000 steel wool and vinegar. Before:
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After:
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Will post a pic once everything is installed. Also refurbishing the grille, which I’ll share in a separate post.
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