ECPB Electric Headlight Actuator Conversion
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: perth western australia
These have come up here before , there is a you tube video of them or ones with same actuators in action on a red/ purple colour vette .Honestly you could make a cup of tea and have it half drunk before they reach the full open position.
Richard here has a line on some super quick electric motors with bracketry/ set up with way less hassle and controls that work awesome . A friend here has them and installation was so easy .
Richard here has a line on some super quick electric motors with bracketry/ set up with way less hassle and controls that work awesome . A friend here has them and installation was so easy .
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Vancouver, BC
Yes I installed it in mine
was easy and works well. Here is a video I took when I was testing it.
The sound is exaggerated in recording.
https://youtu.be/ebxlce3WgWE.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Youngstown Ohio
That kit is sold by Ecklers for $900.00, so you got a great deal. This may help you out........an article on its installation......http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/vem...light-at-last/
Also, on Ecklers website, click "more product info" for PDF install instructions........https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...980-1982.html#
Also, on Ecklers website, click "more product info" for PDF install instructions........https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...980-1982.html#
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Central NJ
I've implemented the same exact thing. Didn't know there was a kit for it. Cost me about $60 in parts although mine opens slower. It's in my build thread. All you need is two servos, one relay and two diodes. I can provide info in anyone is interested.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2018
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Probably longer including the time studying everything.
I took the actuators off and you need to take the springs and connectors off and all the vacuum hoses.
I put bolts in the holes and will have a piece of metal cut to cover the large hole. Will paint and bolt it on.
These pics are from when I first installed. The engine was out and everything stripped including interior wiring so was much easier. Safe to figure on taking the weekend.
Last edited by Al.; Jun 28, 2019 at 03:58 PM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: perth western australia
