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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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When I bought my 75 it had the recessed headlight kit installed. I would like to convert back to pop-up, but don't want to spend the $$$ now. Plus if I ever get the motor in I want I may not have the vacuume to run them. I am thinking of trying electric motors & possible conversion from another type of car, have any of your tried anything yet??
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Here is a link to McSpeed's vaccume to electric actuator conversion.

http://mcspeed.homestead.com/Our_Products.html
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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I've had "Killer Lights" on my '80 for a long time. I used motors from a Firebird Trans Am and a C4 control module. I don't have the springs worked out right, but they work well.



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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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My healights function with no tank and only 7" of vacuum.
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