Guest Big Phil Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Well after several months of searching I have found the perfect headlight conversion for my 78 280z. I wanted a round 7 inch headlight with a integrated turnsignal. I just ordered a set of headlight assemblies for a 2002 ford thunderbird. I thought about using Mercedes E type or Jaguar X type units but there were some size and mounting issues I got them from my buddy who works at an autobody shop. I'll post pictures as soon as I'm finished. Here are some photos of a thunderbird. Big Phil Ford Thunderbird photo gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted January 19, 2002 Share Posted January 19, 2002 Wow, that car is barely on the road. What did those things cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Phil Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 A buddy at a body shop got them for me. They cost about 500 bucks wholesale but I think their worth it. That price includes bulbs and housing. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 HID? THAT would be really schweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KraZ4spd Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 I was thinking of something a little more like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KraZ4spd Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 This might be a better example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Big Phil Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 There are alot of cool headlight combinations available these days. I choose the 2002 thunderbird lights because the housing is about 7 inches in diameter so it shouldn't be too difficult to integrate them into the stock headlight buckets. I believe HID is a factory option but it would increase the price dramatically. I also want an intergrated turnsignal so I can clean up the frontend.I want to modernize the look of my 280 without changing the overall body lines of the car so I'm pretty much limited to single round headlights. Other round headlight options. 2000+ Jaguar X type ( have to separate assembly and use larger part) 1998+ Mercedes Benz E type( have to separate assembly and use larger part) 1999+ Volkswagon Beetle (little too big & no built turnsignal) If anyone has any other ideas please let me know because I could save some cash if I could get something from a junkyard. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 24, 2002 Share Posted January 24, 2002 Dang, I was thinking of using the Beetle lites, too big huh? Can't think of anything else that uses round headlites on a modern car.... Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 Owen, The whole assembly might be too big from the Beetle, but after removing the lens, etc. the internal assembly that actually holds the lights together is not so big. Before you decide against it, try looking at an assembly and seeing if there is a way you might be able to make it work. You could still use a clear Z headlight cover for a lens. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 How bout using the new Mini Cooper or Subaru WRX headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 Or any kind of motorcycle lite that can be used? (mental note: the car is not running yet, do that first...) Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Motorcycle lights are really cool looking and more than one custom car has had them installed! Might be worth looking into. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 How about the Dodge Neon headlites? They'd be flatter across the grill and not as deeply angled.. Its what I was going to consider if I decided to do any sort of custom body work, havn't measured them though. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 My friend just bought some 7 inch rounds that have turnsignals and foglights included in the 7 inch housing . they look awesome but they havent been installed on her car yet. they where not very expencive . here is the link for the pic http://www.memoimports.com/3phCABBIon.JPG http://www.memoimports.com/memo1_1001H_turn_on.JPG I am thinking about getting a set for my z ~Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zthang43 Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Those are some neat looking lights. How much $$$? What about the newer jeeps with the round headlights? No turn signals, and I've never looked at them close, but those might be a possibility, and could be found in a junkyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 that looks sweet! I want to know how much those are to buy Kennysgreen280zt!!!! They look like an easy install. The last pic was a bug wasn't it. Very similar mounting if I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 i want these lights anyone know if these are custom or somethinig a joe can buy ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=600890530&r=0&t=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 DOH! now im not goin to be the first to get them!!! it looks like They are 85 for the pair. some wiring needed here is the link http://www.memoimports.com/prod01.htm Sorry to send you all to a VW web site , but the lights are kool. laterz ~Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 "DOH! now im not goin to be the first to get them!!!" - That's why you gotta keep these things secret and then spring them on the rest of us when you're done I wonder if that lower bulb is for drive? Or maybe its a city-light? Oh, sorry, its a fog light. Anyone know where I can get a set of those Beetle headlights to play around with? Even if they're cracked or broken. Haven't seen any in the yards around here. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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