inZane 240 Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 Looking at aftermarket marker lenses... here If you guys could tell me the dimensions of the marker lenses on 70-78 zcars are that would be great. I would do it myself but my Z is 400 miles away. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 The lens hole itself measures 3 1/4" wide by 1 7/16 high. Note that there's a 3/8" cutout on each side to fit the retaining clip, and this cutout might stick out farther than the weatherstripping on the new lens. I think the clear lenses look good, especially on a dark colored car, but you might give the cops one less reason to pull you over if you choose DOT approved lenses. I pulled mine off a mid eighties Hyundai Excel. They're much less clunky than the original lenses, they fit in the original hole (requiring only one additional hole to be drilled, as seen above) and because they came out of a junkyard, they were DIRT CHEAP! They also have stainless steel screws, as an added bonus. Might not be your cup of tea, I just thought I'd suggest them on a lark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted October 27, 2002 Author Share Posted October 27, 2002 WOW what a great response. Thank you so much for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted October 27, 2002 Author Share Posted October 27, 2002 It seems the lights I wanted to use are only 2-1/2" inchs wide, so I will be looking into the Hyundai Excel lights. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 27, 2002 Share Posted October 27, 2002 Why even use the side marker lights? They are there only because of DOT regulations..... IMHO, I think removing these and filling the holes flush would smooth out out the body lines on the early Z cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inZane 240 Posted October 28, 2002 Author Share Posted October 28, 2002 Because I cant fill the holes and I cant pay someone to do it for me. This is just a cheap way for me to the dress up the exterior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Glad to be of help! I suspect that someone, somewhere makes clear marker lights for Excels, if you still want to go that route. Good luck, and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 28, 2002 Share Posted October 28, 2002 Originally posted by ZCarNut:Why even use the side marker lights? They are there only because of DOT regulations..... IMHO, I think removing these and filling the holes flush would smooth out out the body lines on the early Z cars. There are some DOT regs that I balk at, but I think having the ability to signal your lane-changing intention to the drivers nearby you is important. Personally, I think it's a smart idea to retain them. Besides, I've seen them filled in, and I think the front end loses some of its visual interest. But then, the car I remember them on had the door handles, locks, and drip rails shaved, and had the fender seams and vent holes filled in too. Made the car look like a featureless bar of soap. Not my cup of tea, but if you like it, then full steam ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Scott, the side marker lights do not blink when you use the turn signals (different circuit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMS Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 Well heck, Steve, you're right! My bad. I need to stand outside my car more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 No harm done Scott! But you do have a point that they would be more noticeable if they did blink with the turn signals. BTW, I think _front_ turn signals are useless. All they do is encourage people to pull out in front of me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 But you can make them blink if you want to. I did that to mine: http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/articles/tech_lite.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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