My New LED taillights
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Canton Ohio
I like em too!! I got mine from this guy on ebay. Came in Weds...it is everything the ad says it is. VERY well made. FAST delivery!!! Took me 5 minutes to install (if that long). Reputable seller....check out his ebay page.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...8#ht_546wt_851
AND it will fit perfectly if you have a luggage rack.....because I do and it does!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...8#ht_546wt_851
AND it will fit perfectly if you have a luggage rack.....because I do and it does!
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Thanks Matt!
The center tail light is from a Honda del Sol. It's the only car I could find that have a light that would fit.
It's inserted into the upper bow. It looks factor. I'm very happy with it!
I cut out the bow, it's hollow in there and filed and sanded so the light in fit perfectly in there. It's a perfect match
Here's a closeup in primer;
not so close up
The center tail light is from a Honda del Sol. It's the only car I could find that have a light that would fit.
It's inserted into the upper bow. It looks factor. I'm very happy with it!
I cut out the bow, it's hollow in there and filed and sanded so the light in fit perfectly in there. It's a perfect match
Here's a closeup in primer;
not so close up
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,665
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Remember these were taken inside under flourescent lighting.
I can't wait to get it outside in the sun, but it was -4 this morning. Might be a while!
It's electron blue, beautiful color with a ton of pearl and metallic.
The stripe is completely buried, no ridge at all
Lots of pictures here;
http://www.corvettengineering.com/cg...hotos/Painting
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Dave buddy!
It's been 2 years since I've been to brainard. Thats when I started painting this beast!
Please don't tell me you miss the white!
It's been 2 years since I've been to brainard. Thats when I started painting this beast!
Please don't tell me you miss the white!
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Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Thanks Matt!
The center tail light is from a Honda del Sol. It's the only car I could find that have a light that would fit.
It's inserted into the upper bow. It looks factor. I'm very happy with it!
I cut out the bow, it's hollow in there and filed and sanded so the light in fit perfectly in there. It's a perfect match
The center tail light is from a Honda del Sol. It's the only car I could find that have a light that would fit.
It's inserted into the upper bow. It looks factor. I'm very happy with it!
I cut out the bow, it's hollow in there and filed and sanded so the light in fit perfectly in there. It's a perfect match
I'm going to copy that third light if you copy my vent lights. I'm curious how you made the screw holes inside the hoop like that to mount the light. What year Del Sol was it?
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C6 the C5 of tomorrow
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Sounds like a deal to me!
Now I have to decide, a light in each gill, or just one light, so many decisions...
I don't remember the delsol year, I think it was mid 90's or so.
Google says 1993-1997, they look like the right body style
I just used a blob of long strand fiberglass filler on each end, taped the light in place and screwed the vasoline covered screw into it. As soon as it started to harden, I pulled it apart.
The filler made a nice mounting pad to hold the light in place.
Use masking tape to keep the blob from sticking to the light.
I got it off of craigs list. the dealers think they are gold filled, like $350 IIRC!
Now I have to decide, a light in each gill, or just one light, so many decisions...
I don't remember the delsol year, I think it was mid 90's or so.
Google says 1993-1997, they look like the right body style
I just used a blob of long strand fiberglass filler on each end, taped the light in place and screwed the vasoline covered screw into it. As soon as it started to harden, I pulled it apart.
The filler made a nice mounting pad to hold the light in place.
Use masking tape to keep the blob from sticking to the light.
I got it off of craigs list. the dealers think they are gold filled, like $350 IIRC!
Last edited by 427V8; Jan 31, 2009 at 12:08 AM.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Sounds like a deal to me!
Now I have to decide, a light in each gill, or just one light, so many decisions...
I don't remember the delsol year, I think it was mid 90's or so.
Google says 1993-1997, they look like the right body style
I just used a blob of long strand fiberglass filler on each end, taped the light in place and screwed the vasoline covered screw into it. As soon as it started to harden, I pulled it apart.
The filler made a nice mounting pad to hold the light in place.
Use masking tape to keep the blob from sticking to the light.
I got it off of craigs list. the dealers think they are gold filled, like $350 IIRC!
Now I have to decide, a light in each gill, or just one light, so many decisions...
I don't remember the delsol year, I think it was mid 90's or so.
Google says 1993-1997, they look like the right body style
I just used a blob of long strand fiberglass filler on each end, taped the light in place and screwed the vasoline covered screw into it. As soon as it started to harden, I pulled it apart.
The filler made a nice mounting pad to hold the light in place.
Use masking tape to keep the blob from sticking to the light.
I got it off of craigs list. the dealers think they are gold filled, like $350 IIRC!
Very clever. I'll have to dig up a light bar and save it for a rainy day.
I actually used two lights per vent. They are essentially trailer lights from Napa, about $5 each, with 2 bulbs per housing. They have they own diffuser lenses and I simply mounted them to the back of the inner wheel well facing the vent, wired them, installed the lenses, and finally the mesh. I have had people in traffic actually comment on them. No one has ever seen a side mounted brake lights that lets cars on your quarters see when you are braking. Everyone seems to really like it.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Thanks, I think it really helps people around me know I'm braking even if they are not directly behind me. I'm also now working on making my side markers, making sure they are bright and easily visible and always on with the driving lights and signals. Just trying to make the car safer to drive at night.
