Topic: Rectangular headlight conversion
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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!
Thanks!
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
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
cant remember which one
I know Ecklers, MidAmerica, and Corvette Central have kits for doing this.
Let us know how it turns out, and of course, we need photos.





Phoenix, AZ - USA
Joined: 3/13/2004
Posts: 537
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.
http://vanacorvette.com/page22.htm

http://vanacorvette.com/page22.htm

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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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. http://vanacorvette.com/page22.htm ![]() |

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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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Phoenix, AZ - USA
Joined: 3/13/2004
Posts: 537
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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