plexi glass light covers
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plexi glass light covers
i just was considering to cut and mount some clear plexiglass
covers over the aftermarket, recessed headlight boxes .
they collect water, leaves, insects,... i want to remedy
that.
i've seen some picks on here where guys did just that.
i would love to get some info on what you used,
where you got it and how you mounted it.
is there a kit?
covers over the aftermarket, recessed headlight boxes .
they collect water, leaves, insects,... i want to remedy
that.
i've seen some picks on here where guys did just that.
i would love to get some info on what you used,
where you got it and how you mounted it.
is there a kit?
Racer
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From: Charleston South Carolina
Here ya go, check out this link, you can probably get just the covers. http://www.greenwoodcorvettes.net/gc3/GTOheadlights.htm
Drifting
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1422233
Rock on Swampblue...I'm a Rickenbacker man myself, but a Fender is not too far off...
Welcome, enjoy, and best of luck. Ask away...
Steve
Rock on Swampblue...I'm a Rickenbacker man myself, but a Fender is not too far off...
Welcome, enjoy, and best of luck. Ask away...
Steve
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Wuttin...I don't know how I missed this thread back in June, but very sharp idea. I don't have a need for it, but just love to follow the creativity shared on this forum. Thanks for sharing!
Melting Slicks
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From: Montreal Qc.
Originally Posted by Red 69
Wuttin...I don't know how I missed this thread back in June, but very sharp idea. I don't have a need for it, but just love to follow the creativity shared on this forum. Thanks for sharing!
I think most of our "creativity" comes from seeing how much the vendors parts are 
then we at least ATTEMPT to make something we need. I'm at about 80% success at making my own stuff, the other 20% of the time I go crawling back to vendors with credit card in hand :o
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Ewww 
To each his own
I think one of the coolest things on the Stingray is the hideaway headlights
Of cousre your profile isnt filled out so I dont know if its a Stingray or not...
To each his own
I think one of the coolest things on the Stingray is the hideaway headlights
Of cousre your profile isnt filled out so I dont know if its a Stingray or not...
the open head lights are fine for a race car, but a street vette w/open looks like 
w/out the shades
Drifting
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by Star79
Yeah, his covers are great. I think most of our "creativity" comes from seeing how much the vendors parts are then we at least ATTEMPT to make something we need. I'm at about 80% success at making my own stuff, the other 20% of the time I go crawling back to vendors with credit card in hand :o
I think most of our "creativity" comes from seeing how much the vendors parts are then we at least ATTEMPT to make something we need. I'm at about 80% success at making my own stuff, the other 20% of the time I go crawling back to vendors with credit card in hand :oThanks for the kudos...in my case, the car came with the buckets and a real lame-o set of homemade covers. Eckler's is the only show in town for a flat shield, so... I will say that I thought about the best way to do this for a while before starting, so it came out pretty good. The quick, creative responses aren't always so satisfying, but they get the job done.
I may restore the pop-ups in the future. All the vacuum lines are still in place if I opt that route. But considering that I need other $$ things first, an inexpensive, creative answer keeps me in business.
Best of luck
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Can just the buckets be bought for that project? I would love to do the bucket kit, but use my own round healights instead of the rectangled Camaro lights. I have some that would fit great, and with the new lens idea it would look great.
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thanks for the responses - esp. strokervette - i already e-mailed
them for price and delivery.
my '79 had those *bucket* lights when i bought it from
the junkyard - and bucket is the word to describe them too,
stuff goes in - and stays in there - leaves, water, dirt, bolts
& nuts, little kittens,...
those covers are just what i need - thanks.
them for price and delivery.
my '79 had those *bucket* lights when i bought it from
the junkyard - and bucket is the word to describe them too,
stuff goes in - and stays in there - leaves, water, dirt, bolts
& nuts, little kittens,...
those covers are just what i need - thanks.
Drifting
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by swampblues
thanks for the responses - esp. strokervette - i already e-mailed
them for price and delivery.
them for price and delivery.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1353
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I wish I could find the vendor that makes this headlight setup. It's probably a boatload of $$$ This pic is from someone on this forum so if he wants to come foward and share, at least I'd like to know what it costs.
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From: Columbia Missouri
Originally Posted by strokervette
I wish I could find the vendor that makes this headlight setup. It's probably a boatload of $$$ This pic is from someone on this forum so if he wants to come foward and share, at least I'd like to know what it costs.
Those are the L88 headlights. Another member here has a blue Vette with similar lights. The kits are VERY expensive, but the headlight bucket itself can be made from sheet metal, and fitted yourself. The thing you will want to buy are the molded covers. Those are slick, but they are also considerably more expensive than going out and buying some materials and making your own covers.
Anyone here know how to mold plexi or Lexan?
Drifting
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From: Youngstown Ohio
There are a number of options for plexiglass headlight covers, you already saw the Greenwood site. The cheapest and easiest locally available from any plastics distributor or even Home Depot is flat plexiglass, east to cut and drill, can be top mounted or undermounted.
The previous post shows what are commonly called "double bubbles" used during the late 60's early 70's on most racers. They are available for $200-$300 for the lenses but must be top mounted, the bubbles are bigger than the openings. Seperate headlight buckets are available. They are available thru F.Gregg Racing, Bondorant, etc. I've seen them on Ebay.
The previous post shows what are commonly called "double bubbles" used during the late 60's early 70's on most racers. They are available for $200-$300 for the lenses but must be top mounted, the bubbles are bigger than the openings. Seperate headlight buckets are available. They are available thru F.Gregg Racing, Bondorant, etc. I've seen them on Ebay.
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The Double Bubbles actually look good enough for me to spend that money, but I'd make my own box and fit my own smaller round headlights inside.
I have the plans to make the box. Does anyone know if teh double bubbles will fit flush? I know they are top mounted, but do they sit flush or will that take some customizing
I have the plans to make the box. Does anyone know if teh double bubbles will fit flush? I know they are top mounted, but do they sit flush or will that take some customizing
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They are shaped to the body so they fit fairly flush to the contours. They are easily "shaped" with a dremel sander if you want to make them smaller. Round off the corners as they will tend to crack if not done. I've seen a dozen different ways of surface mounting them, there are some close up pics on my site.
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Originally Posted by 73-84 IMSA Widebody
They are shaped to the body so they fit fairly flush to the contours. They are easily "shaped" with a dremel sander if you want to make them smaller. Round off the corners as they will tend to crack if not done. I've seen a dozen different ways of surface mounting them, there are some close up pics on my site.
Sweet, thanks so much.
Melting Slicks
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L-88 headlights ("double-bubbles"), threads all over the place in C3Gen and C3Tech. Make the buckets yourself (easy) and buy the covers from FGregg or Guldstrand. Or buy the whole deal (buckets/covers) from them, just be ready to drop 600 bucks and you'll still need some fitting and a bunch of parts. I know redvetracr was selling a complete set over in C3Parts a while back too.
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hey wuttin - i just really had a chance to look at your step by step
photos - great job - i expect to (after reviewing prices) to go
that route - i may have to check with you when i get to it.
thanks a million - andy
photos - great job - i expect to (after reviewing prices) to go
that route - i may have to check with you when i get to it.
thanks a million - andy