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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:22 AM
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Does anyone have any info on these headlights? Dave aka "Rolling Thunder" installed them on his vette shown but unfortunately is no longer around to question. I like it as an option of no longer having to deal with the popup lights noyt working properly.

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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He said he used an old Ecklers bucket kit with 90mm Hella lights. Search Daves posts. He was always willing to share his knowledge and what he did on his vette. He is surely missed.
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I went with electric actuators on the headlights. I love them. Here is a short video of them.


http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/t...eadlights2.flv
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Thanks guys. Both look like good options to the stock vacuum setup.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 76vette1
I went with electric actuators on the headlights. I love them. Here is a short video of them.


http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/t...eadlights2.flv
Very nice, maybe something I would consider doing if I don't plan on keeping the vacuum ones.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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I was just watching Trucks TV and they had some very cool plug n play LED headlights from mustang projects. I am trying to log in to their site but it must be swamped as I keep hanging up.

http://www.mustangproject.com/Catalo...D&category=ALL

ouch, just got in - $578/pair sorry guys I should have waited until I saw the actual cost before I posted.

Anyone using these Hella lights in their stock placement? I live outside of the city and the stock lights just don't cut it.

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