brownd911

Does anyone know what the Gm part# is the on the "bulb backing plates" for the F.I.A fixed headlights that Fgregg Racing sells? If gm does not make them anymore is their a substitute?

Durango_Boy

I don't know the part numbers but I have a ZIP file full of info and pics on making your own, including templates with measurements. If you're interested, send me your email address and I will forward it along to you.

Shirley1978

how much do the covers go for?? the l88 ones?? and who sells them??

PatsLs1vette

fgregg sells the covers or guldstrand motorsports,i paid $300 for the pair just for the covers.as far as the headlight parts i used my stock stuff over and mounted them direct.

brownd911

What about drilling in the covers? I have heard a lot of people using Deus fasteners without drilling in the bodywork, where would i mount these and what type of fasteners do i need to order?

PatsLs1vette

I made up little brackets coming off of the buckets and drilled a small hole in the covers to mount them.

73-84 IMSA Widebody

Round off the corners on the lexan covers to help prevent cracking. fgregg, guldstrand and occasionally ebay are about the only places you will find them

brownd911

Does anyone have a diagram showing where they trimmed their lexan covers and where they fastened the dsus fastners to the cover? Im sure others would like to obtain this as well.

brownd911

Bump

brownd911

I have heard of people using thier existing "blub backing plates" on the lemans headlight setup, any modification required? Also since GM does not make the Corvair backing plates anymore, is there another source for new ones?

brownd911

I havent heard anything yet? Do any of you use these fixed lights?

PatsLs1vette

yes and i replied i used the stock bulb backing plates check out my pictures,shows how i rounded the edges also,now i painted mine flat black,when i put the car back together this time ill be doing it body color.

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1379...52841409GHTpcp

http://rides.webshots.com/album/413538047mPUlgd

kmckirryher

Hey Durango, could I get that ZIP file as well? It's kmckirryher@hotmail.com Wasn't there someone here on the forums that was making the covers, or had made some? Love the look by the way Pat, yours and lvrpool32's old setup are the two of my favorite's, for the FIA headlights. Nice work!

Ryan Kennedy

Hey Durango, could I get a copy of the ZIP file as well? rk_rhino@yahoo.com

Thank you

alyle5864

I could use that zip file also, alyle@juno.com. Thanks

lvrpool32

Sorry guys, Durango boy has long gone.

kmckirryher

I sent you guys the file that Matt sent me. I am the keeper now, I guess.

vstol

Would like to tag on for the file for the headlights. I just sold my 64 GrandSport, bought a 71 and I am starting the L-88 conversion, modern suspension etc. Also who makes the tear drop covers? Thanks
kmherrmann@comcast.net

Skyler Jay Klontz

id like to hop in on this file if possible as well. thank ya
epiphanyincognito@gmail.com

vstol

I got mine from Jim at classicaircraftautoinc.com They are well made and Jim is a great guy to work with. He was at Carlisle this year so many of you might have seen his products.


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