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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 6/25/04 12:44am Message 1 of 8
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA - USA
Joined: 8/6/2003
Posts: 245
Vette(s): 77 Vette L82, black.
I want to perform the rectangular headlight conversion on my vette, however, I can't find the kit anywhere. I found the JC Whitney part number, 97ZX0029TF, just surfing around. It appears to be no longer available. Anyone know where/how much I can get one for. OR if you have one and want to convert back anyone interested in trading the entire headlight assemblies?

Thanks!


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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 6/25/04 1:04am Message 2 of 8
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
ive seen the kit in one of the big 3 supplier's catalogs

cant remember which one


Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 6/25/04 4:37am Message 3 of 8
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Southgate, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1980 L48 4 speed.
I know Ecklers, MidAmerica, and Corvette Central have kits for doing this. |thumb| Let us know how it turns out, and of course, we need photos. |laugh| |biggrin|


Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 6/25/04 5:12am Message 4 of 8
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Phoenix, AZ - USA
Joined: 3/13/2004
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Nomad Wagon, with Daytona front, custom hood scoop, dual side vents; 420HP 350; Doug Nash 5 speed; 1980 rear end W/4:11 gears; Cherry Red metallic paint.
I just bought these for my custom Vette. If you have access to a junk yard for the buckets for them, you can save about $100 buying them without the headlights. When you order them, the people will explain. My experience was a very well informed person on the phone, quick shipping, and the part fit in the Vette perfectly. I dont have the buckets yet, my 2nd Vette needs some repairs first, they do seem to be very high quality. Dave.
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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 6/25/04 9:30pm Message 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 77 Vette L82, black.
Thanks Dave! That's half the price of the big boys!!! I'm always one to try and save a buck!


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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 7/23/04 4:35pm Message 6 of 8
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Vette(s): 1979 Red #72 C3 Corvette,T-350,Black interior,air,tilt/tele,K&N.And a 1978 Olds Cutlass 350/350,auto,air,2-dr.,buckets
 Itsdave92570 said: I just bought these for my custom Vette. If you have access to a junk yard for the buckets for them, you can save about $100 buying them without the headlights. When you order them, the people will explain. My experience was a very well informed person on the phone, quick shipping, and the part fit in the Vette perfectly. I dont have the buckets yet, my 2nd Vette needs some repairs first, they do seem to be very high quality. Dave.
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I'll never buy from those Vanacor A--holes again! Me & a buddy bought a couple hoods from them at the same time..he got a Stinger for his 77,I got the Daytona Turbo for my 79.We had them shipped directly to a body shop with an excellent reputation who would prep,paint & install them.When they arrived they were so warped & uneven the shop called us & said we should send them back,because it would take a minumum of 10+ hours each just to get them where they could fit them on the hinges.We sent them back & they said I wouldnt be charged a restocking fee if they were bad.I got charged the fee.It cost me $98 to truck them to me,but they wanted $200 for the return shipping.They were very rude on the phone when they realized I wasnt happy & wanted to send them back,tried to say I must have done something to the hoods,etc.Initially they were very pleasant. |confusing|

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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 8/8/04 9:29am Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette Stingray
I'm in the process of installing a front clip on my vette and will be puting in rectangular headlights. I've already found a few kits but does anyone know REALLY how they install? Do they use the existing brackets for the pop-ups or do they have their own mounting hardware? I called one of the companies that sell these kits and they said that the directions say it's a direct bolt-on replacment. Another company said that it is attached to the underside of your front clip by an adhesive......but they would have a tech call me back because they where not exactly sure. Ya......i'm still waiting for that call. All the kits pictured look very simular. Anyone installed one of these kits?

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Rectangular headlight conversion

Posted: 8/9/04 5:11am Message 8 of 8
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Phoenix, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Nomad Wagon, with Daytona front, custom hood scoop, dual side vents; 420HP 350; Doug Nash 5 speed; 1980 rear end W/4:11 gears; Cherry Red metallic paint.
I can say about my kit from VanaCorvette. They direct bolted, no bonding or chemicals of any kind. I bought them without the "headlights" in them, which i explained further up in this post includes buckets. Went to the junk yard, paid $30 for the buckets and all that came with them, installation was quick and simple. The entire install job was less than 40 minutes, and all fit fine.


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