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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 12:37 PM
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Does anybody have pics of custom rectangular headlamps WITH plexiglass covers? What about smoked covers?

I've been looking at the '72 Lemans Corvette and wondering..... ;)
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Anyone :confused:
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 03:15 PM
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not sure what your looking for.....flip-up or permanent fixture ?

I am looking for smooked covers for my style (perm. fixture) , I have
smoked blackouts for the are over the parking lights and vents....now
to find some for my headlights...or make some ?

-J
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 03:30 PM
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Permanent. Like yours but just with covers.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 04:31 PM
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go here to vanacorvette

they have our kits....wonder if they have our covers, or at least info to get them ??? worth a shot.....if you call them before me, email me the info.

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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 06:08 PM
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could you use plexi glass? not sure if they make it smoked or not... i know ecklers has some that are just flat and clear not sure on the price (spring cataloug any way)

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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 07:09 PM
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i had made my own recessed headlights made a mold then layed fiberglass and cloth into the shell,recessed the headlights in the shell and made lexan covers for it,looked great now im going back with the factory lids with electric motors .
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Any pics or links?
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im looking for my pics now ,see if can find them
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