Headlight question
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From: Pine Colorado, 1978 25th Silver Anniversary
Headlight question
Newbie question here: I have seen a few vette's now that have these type of headlights instead of the pop-up style headlights. Were there certain years that had this style, is it a custom fron end or is it something that can be changed? I have a 78 with the pop-ups and would like to chage them to this style if it can be done fairly easily not to mention having to deal with the problems associated with the pop-up style. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
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Its a custom thing
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
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From: Pine Colorado, 1978 25th Silver Anniversary
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Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Its a custom thing
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
Last edited by twitchyfinger; Oct 10, 2006 at 04:27 AM.
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I priced what it was going to cost to replace the stock pop ups at over $1000 for both complete assemblys 
That including every thing since mine were totaly destroyed. I was able to find the square light assemblys on E-Bay for $210. I personaly prefer the pop ups, but they were way out of my budget.
That including every thing since mine were totaly destroyed. I was able to find the square light assemblys on E-Bay for $210. I personaly prefer the pop ups, but they were way out of my budget.
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Originally Posted by twitchyfinger
...Any insight would be greatly appreciated!...
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Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Its a custom thing
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
I cant imagine why anybody would want to alter the popups which were basically the signature of the Corvette for 40 years...it's your car and its your choice
I prefer stock and someday it will pay off.
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From: Pine Colorado, 1978 25th Silver Anniversary
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Come resale time, you would reduce the value of your '78 if you change out the stock pop up units. Keep the pop ups and keep the $$ in your pocket.
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Originally Posted by twitchyfinger
Yeah no kidding! I am going to keep my pop ups for sure. Thanks to everyone for the great info. As far as keeping the money in my pocket well I am not sure I will ever do that now that I own a vette. Too many other things a want for it.
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