aaron7

iTrader: (7)

I found the part number buried in an old post, and since I just ordered them, I figured I'd post the #'s!

Summit link:
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...101C+&x=10&y=9

Part number:
GTS-GT0101C

The only place I had ever seen them on Camaro's was in the Japanese pictures. Well, now you can join in on the fun! lol

406TPI

iTrader: (1)

I love the clear covers, just wish there was a better way of attaching them...then I would put them on my car.

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

Well, when I put my blackouts on, I actually followed the directions, and I never had a problem with them. They fit nice and tight and never came off.

The trick is to use alcohol to clean the surface before sticking the holders on. Also make sure it's a warmish day, and let them cure for at least a day before driving.

My car with the black ones:

406TPI

iTrader: (1)

I was not reffering to the actual method of attaching, but about the hardware used. I HATE the idea of double-sided stick taping anything to my car that I will have to remove in the future for show purposes...or if I just get sick of them. Unfortunately the way our headlights buckets are formed, this is the only way to attach them....that I can see.

86IROCNJ

I just sold my mint condition, brand new set a few weeks ago on here. I had them for 5yrs and decided to just leave them off of the car due to the fact of the mounting style. Maybe the new owner will chime in with some pictures for you to see.

18inchboyds

the clear ones look pretty good , i think they should have had a factory option for them .

Timz2882

iTrader: (1)

hey 86irocnj i think im the one that bought them off of you. i havent put them on yet becuz im waitin to get my 91-92 front bumper cover and bunch of other 91 parts for my 82

pwdbychevy

I've gone through 5 sets of covers due to them flying off so I'm making my own set of clear covers from plexiglass from Home Depot. I came up with a bracket system that should keep them on at high speeds. The brackets are being painted flat black to blend them in. This is the diagram for the brackets. I'll post pictures when I'm done.

pwdbychevy

Here's the covers and the brackets. The covers aren't scratched, that's the plastic film on them.

pwdbychevy

2

di11avou

iTrader: (1)

Pace cars and some exported models had factory installed covers.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=257075

87CIZ

iTrader: (8)

hmm i don't know but i found a good website with them for 37.95 just depends on shipping whether its cheaper than summit. they have them in clear smoke and carbon fiber.

Also instead of bolt's ever think about quarter turn fasteners or something like that?

pwdbychevy

I thought about those but I couldn't find any that was available to me right away. I think it's going to turn out quite nicely. I should be finished today. I'll post the pics when I'm done.

86IROCNJ

Hey Tim, when you get them on, post up a pic if you could. I always wanted to see them bolted up to a dark colored car like mine. Thanks

pwdbychevy

Here is the final product.

pwdbychevy

2
Image removed- Three uploaded images per thread.

pwdbychevy

3

Image removed

pwdbychevy

last one. i promise
Image removed

86IROCNJ

Wow, that is pretty damn interesting. Came out great IMO. Nice work.

pwdbychevy

Thanks. I couldn't of done it right without these guys.

Image removed

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

So... how much to make me a set??

But seriously. How much?

86IROCNJ

I just noticed something, you should smoke out your side markers as well....and get that hood painted!

pwdbychevy

A sheet of plexiglass at Home Depot costs about 13 bucks plus an aluminum bracket which i cut down to size around $2.50. The nuts and bolts and other brackets totaled about 7 bucks totaling $22.50. That's cheaper than a set of covers from GTS which are about $44. I just did I high speed run across Gandy bridge at 145mph to test them out and the covers are still there! WOOHOO!! :lala:

pwdbychevy

I'm getting an SS hood by the end of this year. I painted the stock hood after I ripped off the hood scoop I had before. The paint came off with it so i had to do some body work and left it grey for now.

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

Well, I'd send ya the $44 to make me some, as from what I see, GTS has something to learn from you!!

pwdbychevy

I was thinking of getting a patent for it or sell them on ebay. It's alot of measuring and cutting. You know what they say "Measure twice and cut once"

87CIZ

iTrader: (8)

how did you attach the bottom two on each side? screw through the bumper cover?

Get them Bolts nice and black too Turned out great, I may try to build my own pair now that you've inspired me. I'm definately going to make 2 sets one clear one smoked. I think it would be awesome. Smoked look good but cops and hindering the light output are the cons. Clear don't look quite as great but you can see your headlight conversions (if you've done them) and they still increase the aerodynamic qualities of the camaro. while protecting the lights.

Would Plexi or Lexan be better? plexi you can buff scratches out easier right? but lexan won't break or bend as much.

One last question what size plexi did you use 1/4?

I smell a write up or tutorial coming up soon.

MikeH

iTrader: (10)

I love the thirdgen body style, not much to improve upon. But the headlights could use a tasteful upgrade like you have done. If someone were to make, a drop in lighting upgrade. like you have done, with clear or slightly smoked covers. That fit flush, with a set of projectors. I would buy them, something like the new C6 vettes.

You better watch it going over the Gandy that fast, Tampa PD will be all over you. They got me once going over the howard franklin.

I would like to see those in person some time. I live in Clearwater drive thru Tampa everyday to work. Cant wait til they finish 1-4 thru the junction.

Anyways good job on the lights!

What did you use for the projectors? Where did you get them?

MikeH

iTrader: (10)

There was an option for the pace cars, or cars for export,i think. Cant remember which ones... maybe for the early cars 82-84.

pwdbychevy

I used 1/4 inch Plexi so that when driving at high speeds they budge or flex as much. The bottom brackets have double sided tape holding them in place plus screwed down into the bumper. Theses covers aren't going anywhere. I wanted to use Lexan because they were more shatter proof but they didn't make them as thick so I went with the Plexi. I'll post an article about it later on.

pwdbychevy

Where do you hang out on Friday or Saturday nights? I haven't been in the race scene for a while. I've been domesticated. I don't know who hangs out where anymore.

Demon355

iTrader: (1)

Yea where did you get those headlights? Awesome work btw!

pwdbychevy

Thanks! I bought them at autozone a while back. They're pilot truck lamps.

86IROCNJ

If you want enclosed projector lamps, do a search for 300zx headlights. It has been done before. One I can remember was a "Star Trek" Camaro. It came out nice as hell, the lights that is, not the car. Other than that, making something would be completely custom due to the size of the headlight buckets.

pwdbychevy

If anyone wants me to make them a set just PM me. I think $45 is reasonable for a set of clear covers that will never fly off again unless you forget to bolt them down of course. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

I forgot to mention shipping is $8.00. All sales are final. Also keep in mind that for these headlight covers to stay put you have to screw the bottom brackets into the bumper. I plan on keeping these on there forever unless of course I take them off to wash them. If you want any more info on the type of headlights I used, you can find them here http://pilotautomotive.com/pilot2ac3.htm

camaro05

iTrader: (1)

how do you like the lights? was it worth it. and are they bright enough? thanks

edit: I also found these. http://pilotautomotive.com/pilot2ah8.htm
the beam patern says "driving", and the ones you linked say "fog"
the driving ones are a little biger too. what are your thoughts on them?

pwdbychevy

Those are the same size as mine but with a different lense. I think those are the ones they have in stock at Autozone. Mine are pretty bright. They don't disperse the light as well as the factory lights do but they're good enough for me.

Ramair21

iTrader: (3)

how was the wiring? easy or alot of mods?

pwdbychevy

It was very easy. There was no splicing involved. I used spade terminals on the fog light wiring and inserted them into the factory connectors.

Ramair21

iTrader: (3)

is the spade termials an extra thing to get or it comes with the fog lights?
I think im going to order those lights today at autozone. all you did was just take out your old lights and put in the fog lights right or did you make a special case for them?

pwdbychevy

I got the spade terminals separate. I took all of the headlight stuff out then bolted them in. I made some plastic frames from an old set of covers i had.

MikeH

iTrader: (10)

Same here... my Fridays and Saturdays are spent changing diapers.

I go out to USA speedway in lakeland sometimes for test and tune. Clearwater beach used to a fun place to hang out lots of nice cars. Now its all for the tourists.

87CIZ

iTrader: (8)

i have a design that i made awhile back but i dont have access to the tools to produce them. It's more up 406tpi's alley easily removable for show's. I'm gonna go to the local high school where one of my old teachers will let me use the tools so i can show you my design. Although i do like your design alot also pwdbychevy. But what if someone decided they wanted those covers? all they have to do is unscrew them. that was a plus of the gts's with the bend at the top to screw into the bracket so that the hood had to be up for them to come off. my design utilizes this. Now i just need to get some quarter turn fasteners.

pwdbychevy

I can always incorporate security fasteners like the ones shown to solve that problem but I'd have to order them plus the price will have to go up on the kits since those security fasteners aren't cheap.

Image removed

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

I think the 3rd one is the strangest... do it! How much extra?

BTW, how are they coming?

pwdbychevy

I have the lower brackets and covers already done. All I have left are the upper brackets. Hopefully I'll finish it tomorrow. Working 10hrs a day at my other job barely gives me time to scratch the szack. I need to check locally for those bolts because those online people take about 3 weeks to get them to me and they're expensive. They want $53.00 for 10 of them. I can finish the covers and send them and then you can get them later on if you want because I don't see paying that much for 10 bolts.

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

Dayum, that's a lot for screws! Can't imagine the process is any different than normal screws!

I know what you mean about working 10 hours a day! It sucks!

pwdbychevy

I sent you a copy of the instructions to install the covers. Let me know what you think.

aaron7

iTrader: (7)

The instructions look great. A little confusing, but that's most likely because I don't have the covers in my hands! I can't wait!!

pwdbychevy

I'm going to write my cell number down on the instructions when I send you the covers so you can give me buzz if you need help.