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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Just saw this in a thread, and I was taken by the headlight covers.




Are these custom, or were they produced?

Thread of origin. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...fest-trip.html
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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I've seen those on European versions of that kit but never on anything over here, there's a company over there that makes a widebody kit. That hood looks like one of theirs also.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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MAN.... I'm glad I saw this... I was wondering what I was going to do with the lights, since my Daddy changed them out.. I guess this will be it!!



Now where can I find these??
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I've been searching and havent found any ...yet. The make clear covers for those of yours or you can leave them open as your are now, and most of the venders have the clear covers. A lot of folks run yours as they are.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I have to admit...that looks pretty cool. Really finishes the square-light retrofit.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by oldalaskaman
I've been searching and havent found any ...yet. The make clear covers for those of yours or you can leave them open as your are now, and most of the venders have the clear covers. A lot of folks run yours as they are.
Yea, I have found some clear covers. But also found that that may not be legal in some states! My thing is the dirt and water that gets into the buckets! IDK... But I think I will add something like this to my "WISH" list and just work with what I have for now..
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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probably have to make your own , here's your version
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...Rhxkxij4PmuVgg
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[QUOTE=oldalaskaman;1581850576]probably have to make your own , here's your version
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...Rhxkxij4PmuVgg[/QUOTE

Aren't those nice... I wasn't too sure about the recessed lights but I can make them work for me!
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its actually a good upgrade , it eliminates a lot of outdated mechanisms, and those bulbs are easy to upgrade also. most of the parts ,oe and custom, can be had on the fleabay and craigs sites for a fraction of original cost
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Never been a fan of pop-ups, so I picked a set of the recessed lights up on ebay. They're still missing something. I may just have to fab up some of my own louvers if I can't buy any.



Here's something similar.

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Im in the same boat as you guys without the pop ups, to be honest I prefer the original look but don't fancy the work or bucks to convert it back. I'm planning to fabricate a solution to just tidy it up.....

The Vette landed at the docks in London today, 900 miles round trip to bring it up to Scotland as soon as it clears customs

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Originally Posted by Young Bill
Im in the same boat as you guys without the pop ups, to be honest I prefer the original look but don't fancy the work or bucks to convert it back. I'm planning to fabricate a solution to just tidy it up.....

The Vette landed at the docks in London today, 900 miles round trip to bring it up to Scotland as soon as it clears customs


Yea... What I like the most about the pop up lights are when they are closed, that SMOOTH look....
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i did it picke my up at carlisle a few years back
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