Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
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Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I really like this look:
The reason is, it looks like I will have to regretfully do away with my power bulge hood (clearance issues) and I figured while I was at it..I might as well mod the headlights since "ugly mode" really doesn't appeal to me.
Now finding a set of small headlights to fit in there is not easy but what about the 90s pontiac grand prix? They have super low profile square headlights, 2 highs and 2 lows. I could get away with just the lows and insert a dual fillament socket (or dual HID bulb) if only 1 of them fits int he space.
Anyone tried anything like this before?
The reason is, it looks like I will have to regretfully do away with my power bulge hood (clearance issues) and I figured while I was at it..I might as well mod the headlights since "ugly mode" really doesn't appeal to me.
Now finding a set of small headlights to fit in there is not easy but what about the 90s pontiac grand prix? They have super low profile square headlights, 2 highs and 2 lows. I could get away with just the lows and insert a dual fillament socket (or dual HID bulb) if only 1 of them fits int he space.
Anyone tried anything like this before?
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
there are several threads on here about pop up deletes and one ladies in particular every one will refer to is red raif (sp?) she has a web age with instructions for what she did
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I'm pretty sure Deadbird used GP headlights in his quest for "lower profile" pop ups years ago...
Edit; Bam!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...d-opinion.html
I know it's not exactly what you're looking for but gives you an idea to bounce off of. W
Edit2: Well... most of pictures of redX so you may PM him to see if he has any shots left?
Edit; Bam!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...d-opinion.html
I know it's not exactly what you're looking for but gives you an idea to bounce off of. W
Edit2: Well... most of pictures of redX so you may PM him to see if he has any shots left?
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
Looks like they're still too tall.... maybe this, don't like the rounded corners but tucked away deep it should not be very visible
I like these better
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The 1st are CATZ lights, the 2nd..looks like the stock early 4th gens but they are probably too tall also
I like these better
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The 1st are CATZ lights, the 2nd..looks like the stock early 4th gens but they are probably too tall also
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I really like this look:
The reason is, it looks like I will have to regretfully do away with my power bulge hood (clearance issues) and I figured while I was at it..I might as well mod the headlights since "ugly mode" really doesn't appeal to me.
Now finding a set of small headlights to fit in there is not easy but what about the 90s pontiac grand prix? They have super low profile square headlights, 2 highs and 2 lows. I could get away with just the lows and insert a dual fillament socket (or dual HID bulb) if only 1 of them fits int he space.
Anyone tried anything like this before?
The reason is, it looks like I will have to regretfully do away with my power bulge hood (clearance issues) and I figured while I was at it..I might as well mod the headlights since "ugly mode" really doesn't appeal to me.
Now finding a set of small headlights to fit in there is not easy but what about the 90s pontiac grand prix? They have super low profile square headlights, 2 highs and 2 lows. I could get away with just the lows and insert a dual fillament socket (or dual HID bulb) if only 1 of them fits int he space.
Anyone tried anything like this before?
Try this thread:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...etes-look.html
The vette boys have better options:
I think the curve is more severe on the C4 than the thirdgen, but, I'd look for something like that.
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
[quote=Twin_Turbo;5488229]I really like this look:
When I first saw this on duraflex site I thought they made a mistake as it looks like a hood for a camaro not a firebird . It just doesn't look right with the lines of the car IMO,
When I first saw this on duraflex site I thought they made a mistake as it looks like a hood for a camaro not a firebird . It just doesn't look right with the lines of the car IMO,
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
[QUOTE=T/Aperformance;5489815] I bet it would look nice on a 91-92 with headlamps moved to where the fog lights are.
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I love that hood, but I would never do the fixed headlight mod on my car. I do hate how my car looks with the headlights up
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That would look sweet!
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I love to pop up the lights Its so satisfying to see them fly open that I'd rather keep the stock look. No one would even notice the looks in dark.
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Seems redraif was also working on a variation for a fiero too... Can't locate pics of it completed though...
Bet it would be similar to a 91-92 bird...
These came up in a google image search of "redraif". they linked back to a cardomain page that is not complete
Bet it would be similar to a 91-92 bird...
These came up in a google image search of "redraif". they linked back to a cardomain page that is not complete
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anyone ever seen this done on a 91 or 92? I know that since the headlight closes flush with the bumper it would entail more work though.
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I so might have to do this to my build. I love that look. I want to see it with a ram air hood though
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I dont mind the pop ups, but i wish we could retrofit hid's in our 7x6 sealed units. Every aftermarket sealed beam assembly is not sealed where the bulb enters the back. So they just fill with water, and i even rtv'd mine in, used the suppled water stop and wrapped that all with electrical tape.
But somehow it still leaked.
If you ever complete this project im probably going to follow and do the same
But somehow it still leaked.
If you ever complete this project im probably going to follow and do the same
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or you buy some quality hella units and they will not leak. Sealed beams used to be outlawed here (because you had to be able to replace the lbulb on the side of the road...yeah right...like that's gonna work...anyway since a lot of cars are not easily servicable there they dropped the requirement)
I have hella units in all my cars, the sockets are sealed with a rubber gasket and there;s a large bib over the bulb that prevents water from coming in also. I have used HID bulbs in these kinds of units and never ever had water in them and boy can it rain here!!
I have hella units in all my cars, the sockets are sealed with a rubber gasket and there;s a large bib over the bulb that prevents water from coming in also. I have used HID bulbs in these kinds of units and never ever had water in them and boy can it rain here!!
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do you have any pictures of it. i too am looking to do this type of mod.
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I did the redraif headlight mod on my old 86 and I am in the process of doing it on my 84. I may nightshade the blueish light housings this time around. Upgraded H3's are a must.
Some old pics
Some old pics
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I vote headlight delete hood w/ the shaker. 4th gen camaro lights tucked as far back as you can get them. (without that nasty blue glass also!)
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
4thgen headlights or any other stock headlights will never work. They are way to large. The headlight openings are roughly 10" x 1.5". The only other thing that would work is placing some kind of tinted cover on the front and mounting headlights way back like you say.
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I'm also looking to do this and like everyone else looking for ideas. I saw a pic of the polly motorsports 86 t/a and would love to figure out how they pulled it off. has anbody else seen this?
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I tried looking for some specs like height, width, depth, etc but had no luck.
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I looked into doing this before having my Trans Am painted but didn't follow through. The Olds headlights are the same as the 90s Grand Prix headlights, which are somewhere around 1/2" too tall from what I remember (but this was many years ago). I thought about modifying a nose to make the headlight pockets go low enough to fit them and then create a mold and fiberglass nose, but it was too big of a project for me to take on having zero experience working with fiberglass.
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Can't find the duraflex headlight delete hood on there site. Anyone got a link?
I made my own pop up deleteS with dual bixenon HID projectors. Not a fan of the popups but reluctant to cut up a bumper cover to make more room on my bird.
I made my own pop up deleteS with dual bixenon HID projectors. Not a fan of the popups but reluctant to cut up a bumper cover to make more room on my bird.
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Any updates on lights that fit? I'm tempted to buy the duraflex hood too so I can run a different intake elbow.
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Some good ideas back then, any new looks going on lately for our cars.?
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It would be nice if someone made a 1979/81 style nose for the thirdgen to run four headlamps. I considered buying a fiberglass bumper and modifying it but I've got way too many projects right now.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...d-flip-up.html
I might be trying something different when I get my 86 back together.
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I'm sure if you look at wreckers in the very near future you will find some LED headlights that will fit that short opening. Sime of the OEM stuff these days up pretty near. It will look super awesome.
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There was this one I did years back
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...d-flip-up.html
I might be trying something different when I get my 86 back together.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...d-flip-up.html
I might be trying something different when I get my 86 back together.
Back in the day the buckets would be made out of fiberglass, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone couldn't just 3d print them.
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
Personally, I like the pop-up headlamps.
But this is an interesting subject. I had the privilege of attending a Q&A session about the Fiero at the Pontiac Transportation Museum with John Schinella last weekend.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...ml#post6521515
During the session, one of the online attendees asked about the pop-up headlamps. John said they liked them, but then mentioned that stylists today have SO many more options for shape and size with LEDs, and he seemed quite envious of the way in which LED laps set the stylist free to experiment with many different designs. He mentioned that there were kits for doing this. While I don't know if he was thinking of these specifically, they certainly would seem to apply.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...ht-delete.html
But this is an interesting subject. I had the privilege of attending a Q&A session about the Fiero at the Pontiac Transportation Museum with John Schinella last weekend.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...ml#post6521515
During the session, one of the online attendees asked about the pop-up headlamps. John said they liked them, but then mentioned that stylists today have SO many more options for shape and size with LEDs, and he seemed quite envious of the way in which LED laps set the stylist free to experiment with many different designs. He mentioned that there were kits for doing this. While I don't know if he was thinking of these specifically, they certainly would seem to apply.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...ht-delete.html
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Re: Firebird ugly mode headlight delete
I always wanted to this mod with a set of projectors. I think it looks great
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...d-flip-up.html
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