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Jan 13, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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Jim Shea

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For you guys with L88 headlamps in your 1977 through 1982 C3s, you can fairly easily install a flash-to-pass headlight dimmer switch (if you have a steering column with a dimmer.) You need to purchase a GM dimmer switch with a fourth blade for the flash-to-pass feature. It is available through GM dealers as 26035237. It bolts right in place of your original dimmer switch on the steering column.

Here is the circuit diagram. It requires a wire from the headlight switch to the fourth blade on the dimmer switch.

Now, if you have an older C3 (1969 through 1976) you could swap your original steering column for a later (1977-1982) C3 column with a dimmer switch. Here is a link to a paper on making the installation.

http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/77+Col...3Rev01FE05.doc

Jim

Jan 13, 2006 | 09:09 PM

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TPI BOY

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lvrpool32
What make of lights do you have and
where did you get them

Jan 14, 2006 | 06:26 AM

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PatsLs1vette

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From: absecon nj

http://www.fgreggracing.com/index.as...teID=101415373

heres another source for the lights.found it on dc

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:29 PM

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TPI BOY

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Sorry where did you get the light bulbs

Jan 27, 2006 | 08:36 AM

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cosmicvette

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Bump, I am interested in hearing what kind of bulbs are used too. Do you just use the standard size round sealed (or semi sealed) lights.

Does anyone have pics of how the lights attach to that aluminium insert?

Also does anyone with a chrome bumper have pics with these on?

Cosmic

Jan 27, 2006 | 08:45 AM

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ylose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmicvette

Also does anyone with a chrome bumper have pics with these on?

Cosmic

Livr's car is a chromed bumper. Also I have dibs on livrs headlights when he gets bored of them. I expect him to try something crazier soon....

Jan 27, 2006 | 09:22 AM

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lvrpool32

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From: Norwalk Ct

some pictures on a chrome bumper..........

These maybe on there for a while.....not sure theres anythign better to replace them with (yet!!LOL)

Jan 27, 2006 | 09:27 AM

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cosmicvette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ylose

Livr's car is a chromed bumper. Also I have dibs on livrs headlights when he gets bored of them. I expect him to try something crazier soon....

Oh true, soz didn't realise his was a chromy due to the close-up shots, omg that is a serious looking front air dam he has made!

cosmic

EDIT: Thanks lvrpool32 you posted while I was typing, nice pics! May I ask how you find the amount of light you get from those at night compared to the stock setup?