From the beginning I would have preferred 7 inch Halogen headlights, but 10 years of wishing only gave me a hand full of poop. After seeing the drawbacks over time of these rare/expensive plastic pods, I want real bulbs even more. Hell, maybe even with halos, but more likely LEDS for the DRLs. If only it was as easy as it is in photoshop. :yesnod
Wow that would look really nice. I never was sold on that bar across the headlights. That would take a lot of work and a lot of money but... if money were no obstacle it could be done. Unfortunately, money is always an obstacle.
Bruce I didn't think I would like your rendition...I was wrong, it looks really fantastic. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but personally I like yours better than stock.
You know all it would take is an insertable bucket to do this. Somebody good with molds could do this no problem.
Bruce,
Beautiful rendition on the concept headlights. Like 'spook', I prefer your design over than the Chevy production. Agree that all one needs is the bucket to insert; from the front the headlight cutout in the fender is just a circle. Wish I were handier in the metalwork department or I'd give it a shot.
~ Carl
Man... That looks way better than the goofy OEM's. I hate the OEM lights and have tried to figure out way to install something different. I think the horizontal curiture of the fender makes it difficult. I have a pair of new old stock VW/Porcsh headlight assemblys from the 60's that I thought would look cool but I don't have the skills to make them work. Anyway, good job on the Photoshop... Now make it happen.
That does look very cool Bruce! :thumbs
I agree with an earlier poster about the shortened spear.
It probably would not be difficult for a good metal man to do on an individual basis, not so sure a pop in kit would be very easy though.
Other than the obvious, not sure why the 240Z came to mind.
That's what I used because there are so many pictures available it's easier to find one at the right angle, but there are a number of cars built that way.
It's more complicated because the seam where the metal meets the plastic goes right through the middle of the headlight. Since the bucket can't be attached all the way around it would have to be well braced to the fender or it would wiggle.
I like everything about my SSR with the exception of the headlights. Those pictures look so much better. I prefer my vehicles to look "stock" but if someone made some kind of bolt in replacements to make that look happen I would be in line to get them.
Yes but he reshaped the whole front end with steel to make the coolest truck ever. Having steel all the way around the headlight tunnel to weld to makes it stable.
Well Carlbush: I'm already retired (35 yr Air Force vet). I have old musclecars galore I'm working on but this idea has great possibilities. I have a friend that retired from the molding industry, I'm going to touch base with him on issues and ideas. I do know the more you can make and sell the cheaper it becomes. Like anything there is a great cost in the setup. I think if we could make a fiberglass or resin mold with a steel retainer supported by the original molding it is a possibility. I would love to get this done for the ssr community just not sure about costs associated.
Also there would probably be a 1/2" lip around the front of the bucket...unless it could be SS screwed in on the inside of the bucket. Making a cap for the end of the bar would be a snap.
I had made arrangements to have the truck painted, but I called them today and told them I was holding off for a bit, as I'm pursuing a lead on a guy who may be able to make this a reality.
A year ago I had a spare set of stock rims powder coated by a shop who came very highly recommended. I paid $700 and they looked good so I had new tires put on, all four road force balanced, and installed on the truck with an alignment. From there I went to the car wash and it came out with the rims entirely screwed up. Of course the car wash and powder coater claim no responsibility. Everyone if showed them to is puzzled why it happened.
I went to an Amish shop in Chester County with my spare set of stock rims and he hesitated on the price saying they usually charge $45 a wheel but these were so big they might have to charge $55 for the 19" and even $65 for the 20". I offered $300 and picked them up yesterday. They're beautiful and everyone is happy.
Now I'm working on a way to fit a dog dish or baby moon hubcap that will fit inside, and cover the ends of, the ribs built into the wheels. It never stops. :blush-anim-cl:
I know what you mean about "It never stops" The good news is, if you rid yourself of those hard to find $1000.00 headlights, you eliminate the worries over the them turning yellow/cloudy and can be cheaply replaced. I think it's a good justification.
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