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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Hey guys,

Does anyone know of an option to replace the tail lights with leds but have them still look like the original lenses? More specifically so that two inner ones remain looking the same, but usable (not reflectors)? (something with red lights surround a smaller concentric white light)

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do you mean this

http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1980-1982.html
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Originally Posted by MelWff
Yes, for the two outside sets. But I was looking for a nice set for the inner two. But I didn't want to loose the original design with the red lights on surrounding the white lit circle.

Basically I want all 4 lights to work.

Similar to these: But a little little less obvious that they are LEDs.
http://www.digi-tails.com/1970-73-ca...s-wled-reverse.

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These are pretty awesome. But didn't you have to modify your bumber and the lights to get them to fit?
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Originally Posted by ~Stingray
These are pretty awesome. But didn't you have to modify your bumber and the lights to get them to fit?
Bumper no...... light housing itself, yes... but nothing in the bumper

thx

the thread has the full install except what i used for the plug for the back hole, Mrmagic here on the forum did his after seeing mine and came up with the idea to use toilet bowl plungers (the 2-3" one in the tank) and that sealed the rear hole perfect and made a water tight seal for the wires to run through...was a great idea
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