l88/fia/lemans headlights
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l88/fia/lemans headlights
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?
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Team Owner
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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.
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Le Mans Master
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.
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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?
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Le Mans Master
I made up little brackets coming off of the buckets and drilled a small hole in the covers to mount them.
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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.
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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?
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Le Mans Master
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
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1379...52841409GHTpcp
http://rides.webshots.com/album/413538047mPUlgd
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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!
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Melting Slicks
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
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Melting Slicks
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.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ica-kinda.html
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