Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: jdouglas87 on July 28, 2012, 08:05:04 PM
Post by: jdouglas87 on July 28, 2012, 08:05:04 PM
Hey Fellas, Got an 87 Former Turbo Coupe with somewhat opaque lenses. Did a little research but was looking for the simplest factory-looking lens upgrade choices. Didn't want to mess with the wiring since the interior is pretty factory fresh. Pics would be great to aid in the decision. Thx
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: 88turbo on July 28, 2012, 08:46:48 PM
Post by: 88turbo on July 28, 2012, 08:46:48 PM
theres a nice set but kinda pricey
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-87-88-Headlight-LH-RH-Headlights-NICE-/280923300994?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4168556482&vxp=mtr
and heres a new set thats alittle cheaper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbocoupe-Thunderbird-Tbird-NIB-OEM-Headlights-/160854264246?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AThunderbird&hash=item2573a949b6&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-87-88-Headlight-LH-RH-Headlights-NICE-/280923300994?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4168556482&vxp=mtr
and heres a new set thats alittle cheaper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbocoupe-Thunderbird-Tbird-NIB-OEM-Headlights-/160854264246?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AThunderbird&hash=item2573a949b6&vxp=mtr
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: jdouglas87 on August 04, 2012, 01:29:08 PM
Post by: jdouglas87 on August 04, 2012, 01:29:08 PM
Thanks for the links. I was thinking something beyond the factory replacements. The ones I have are factory replacements and they only lasted a few years under semi-protected conditions. Thought you guys might have come across some OEM looking clear lense replacements/retro fits.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: vinnietbird on August 04, 2012, 01:38:41 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 04, 2012, 01:38:41 PM
Only '87/'88 Thunderbird headlights fit Thunderbirds. Nothing else swaps over.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 04, 2012, 02:16:56 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 04, 2012, 02:16:56 PM
Quote from: jdouglas87;395361
I was thinking something beyond the factory replacements....... clear lense replacements/retro fits.
:D
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Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 04, 2012, 03:37:51 PM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 04, 2012, 03:37:51 PM
Retrofitting, FTW.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: vinnietbird on August 04, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 04, 2012, 08:18:47 PM
Make me a pair of those.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 05, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 05, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;395377
Make me a pair of those.
I can definitely make another set.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: vinnietbird on August 05, 2012, 11:02:39 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 05, 2012, 11:02:39 PM
PM me the details, and the $$ amount.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: Beau on August 05, 2012, 11:21:02 PM
Post by: Beau on August 05, 2012, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;395427
PM me the details, and the $$ amount.
Same here. How much trouble would it be to make a set for a Mountaineer/Explorer, as well?
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 05, 2012, 11:40:31 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 05, 2012, 11:40:31 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;395427
PM me the details, and the $$ amount.
Will do.
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;395428
Same here. How much trouble would it be to make a set for a Mountaineer/Explorer, as well?
Sure thing. For the Explorer, as long as it has clear lenses it is very doable. Even if it doesn't have clear lenses from factory I would bet there is aftermarket lights available with clear lenses.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: 88turbo on August 05, 2012, 11:55:22 PM
Post by: 88turbo on August 05, 2012, 11:55:22 PM
Might be interested as well!
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: Beau on August 06, 2012, 07:29:19 AM
Post by: Beau on August 06, 2012, 07:29:19 AM
Quote from: T-BirdX3;395429
Sure thing. For the Explorer, as long as it has clear lenses it is very doable. Even if it doesn't have clear lenses from factory I would bet there is aftermarket lights available with clear lenses.
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29834&d=1341535540
Like this?
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 06, 2012, 11:34:44 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 06, 2012, 11:34:44 AM
Not like that, no. It can be done with a lot of elbow grease and determination, along with sand paper and rubbing compound. OR, you could start with something like this: http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1995_2001_explorer/lights/headlights/spec_d/spcd00010099.html which is perfectly retrofit ready.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 06, 2012, 12:21:42 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 06, 2012, 12:21:42 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;395434
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29834&d=1341535540
Like this?
No, those will cause massive amounts of glare.
Quote from: TheFoeYouKnow;395438
Not like that, no. It can be done with a lot of elbow grease and determination, along with sand paper and rubbing compound. OR, you could start with something like this: http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1995_2001_explorer/lights/headlights/spec_d/spcd00010099.html which is perfectly retrofit ready.
Something like this works very well, notice how the lense is clear with no diffusers/flutes in it.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: shaftdaniel on August 06, 2012, 12:33:55 PM
Post by: shaftdaniel on August 06, 2012, 12:33:55 PM
I may be interested in a pair of these too for an'88 Cougar. Can you PM me pricing details also?
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 06, 2012, 03:05:16 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 06, 2012, 03:05:16 PM
I'm sure that it would be doable for the Cougars too. But I have personally never even seen an 88 Cougar in person, so it would be a first for me.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 06, 2012, 03:22:46 PM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 06, 2012, 03:22:46 PM
You know, the cool thing about retrofitting is doing it yourself. Putting your own unique spin on it. I think that it's a blessing that there isn't any laughtermarket headlight mods for out cars, anything you can make for yourself is going to be a step up in quality from that junk they ship here from China. Get X3 to make you some clear lenses, but head over to http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/forum.php for inspiration, then go to http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php for parts. Build something as unique as your Bird/Cat.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: vinnietbird on August 06, 2012, 09:01:25 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 06, 2012, 09:01:25 PM
Don't forget to drop me a line................
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 23, 2012, 05:47:20 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 23, 2012, 05:47:20 PM
I haven't forgotten about this, just haven't been able to take on any extra projects. Hopefully things will calm down in the next week or so, I apologize for the delay.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: rknapp1 on August 24, 2012, 08:39:47 AM
Post by: rknapp1 on August 24, 2012, 08:39:47 AM
Would you to either share or sell the directions and part list to make these lights. They look great.
Thank you, Reggie- 87 TC - Gloversville NY.
Thank you, Reggie- 87 TC - Gloversville NY.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: rknapp1 on August 25, 2012, 08:13:16 AM
Post by: rknapp1 on August 25, 2012, 08:13:16 AM
How much for a completed pair of these? I need them badly ! Thanks.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:10:40 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:10:40 AM
My originals, after polishing. They still suck. Attached is my Lo beams AFTER
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:15:57 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:15:57 AM
After. Used Halogen projectors instead of HID, because I had them sitting around.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:20:29 AM
Post by: TheFoeYouKnow on August 25, 2012, 10:20:29 AM
Lit up.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 25, 2012, 03:31:16 PM
Post by: T-BirdX3 on August 25, 2012, 03:31:16 PM
Quote from: rknapp1;396538
Would you to either share or sell the directions and part list to make these lights. They look great.
Thank you, Reggie- 87 TC - Gloversville NY.
Here are two threads I made when I put the first set together. All of the information you need to make a set is in these threads.
http://natomessageboard.com/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=024363;p=1#000000
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?33121-%28New-Goodies%29Need-Your-Opinion-on-Headlight-Color!%28Lots-of-Pics%29&highlight=
The project took a big turn in direction from what was originally planned (you will see that as you read the threads) but I think the end product is much better than what it would have been. It is a lot of reading and all the info you need is there. I am willing to make complete sets, but have some other pressing priorities at this moment.
Title: Headlight Lense Options
Post by: Tbird-fanatic on September 16, 2012, 09:44:57 AM
Post by: Tbird-fanatic on September 16, 2012, 09:44:57 AM
I may be interested in a set when you have time. Ive even got an extra set of headlights I could send you to mod.