Fixed headlights?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
Fixed headlights?
I have been looking at doing a fixed headlight conversion for my 79, but everything I have found so far involves replacing the front bumper. Is there a fixed headlight kit that would fit into the area where the stock flip-up headlights go?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
I am looking for something more like this:, but the clear covers are not required:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=1769
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...QEwAQ&dur=1769
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Burning Brakes
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From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
I think it is the Eckler's kit I am looking for, but I went to their website and was not able to find anything. Anyone know where I can get them or have a link?
Burning Brakes
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From: Memphis Tennessee
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1975-1982.html
I have a set of unkown origin. I found them for about 150 bucks on ebay. There was no way I was paying 650 bucks for a fiberglass scoop with lights. If you have patience, you might find a deal.
I have a set of unkown origin. I found them for about 150 bucks on ebay. There was no way I was paying 650 bucks for a fiberglass scoop with lights. If you have patience, you might find a deal.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
I will probably look around for a used set as well. Given how they seem to be mostly unpopular with mot owners, I could probably trade my popup lights for a set.
Team Owner
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THAT UNpopularity with the NCRS types makes them cheep and a huge advantage, you CAN modify the openings to about 1/2 size front/back measure, and use some junkyard raided later Camaro lights and mounting brackets in the Ecklers sugar scoop trays....
this lends a much more modern look with GLASS facing out and not some foggy messed up plastic for one excuse or other....
UV destruction or condensate.....IF you really actually drive your car, you care to keep it cool and clean you may consider the above suggestions....
see my sites below....
Le Mans Master
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Why do you want to go with fixed headlights? Having trouble with the stock flip-up lights? Or do you just like the look?
Personally, I don't care for the fixed headlights in the stock location, but check this out:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=129822
Granted, it would be a lot more work, but they sure look cool, huh?
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
Personally, I don't care for the fixed headlights in the stock location, but check this out:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=129822
Granted, it would be a lot more work, but they sure look cool, huh?
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Currently Buffalo NY, originally from MI
Oh yeah, I have seen those before. They do look sick, but that would be a project for when I have more money to throw around.
Another thought, since the car is registered in MI and I am in NY, just not use the pop-ups and install a set of driving lights in the grill.
Another thought, since the car is registered in MI and I am in NY, just not use the pop-ups and install a set of driving lights in the grill.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!
Oh yeah, I have seen those before. They do look sick, but that would be a project for when I have more money to throw around.
Another thought, since the car is registered in MI and I am in NY, just not use the pop-ups and install a set of driving lights in the grill.
Another thought, since the car is registered in MI and I am in NY, just not use the pop-ups and install a set of driving lights in the grill.
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
Burning Brakes
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From: Memphis Tennessee
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
The recessed lights you desire are great, if rewired correctly they light the road just fine and I never had "fog" problems,
I do believe my good friend Fiberglass Mike has a set or two laying around, hit me up for his phone number...best part is his old used stuff is cheap.
Cheers,
P.
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From: B.F.E....Bowling Green Kentucky
Why do you want to go with fixed headlights? Having trouble with the stock flip-up lights? Or do you just like the look?
Personally, I don't care for the fixed headlights in the stock location, but check this out:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=129822
Granted, it would be a lot more work, but they sure look cool, huh?
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
Personally, I don't care for the fixed headlights in the stock location, but check this out:
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=129822
Granted, it would be a lot more work, but they sure look cool, huh?
Keep the shiny side up!
Scott
(call it a Vettica?) Not a fan of fixed headlights either, but do what You like, make it yours.
Melting Slicks
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Those are the worst looking mods I have seen to a Corvette's lights. Might as well use the stock pop-ups and mold clear plastic wrap over them.
That's a great look!