What headlights fit a Firebird?
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What headlights fit a Firebird?
The reflective coating inside the headlights of my GTA is starting to come off and I need to swap them.
But I'm wondering is it only firebird lights that fit or are the same lights also used in other cars. I've heard for example that the lights of the same era chevy vans are the same, is this true? I've even heard that Toyota Hiace lights can be fitted to a bird.... is this also true? If so I'm sure that in Finland it would be alot cheaper to get ahold of Hiace lights
But I'm wondering is it only firebird lights that fit or are the same lights also used in other cars. I've heard for example that the lights of the same era chevy vans are the same, is this true? I've even heard that Toyota Hiace lights can be fitted to a bird.... is this also true? If so I'm sure that in Finland it would be alot cheaper to get ahold of Hiace lights
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As long as you have the same GTA as those in America, they are just standard 5x7 or 6x8 (can't remember which) sealed headlights. You can buy them at any auto parts store for cheap. Sealed bulb on E-Bay
You can also get a conversion kit, such as E-Bay link which allows you to use standard H4 bulbs rather than buying sealed units. Looks a lot nicer IMO
You can also get a conversion kit, such as E-Bay link which allows you to use standard H4 bulbs rather than buying sealed units. Looks a lot nicer IMO
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Originally posted by 89V6FBIRD
6054 is the lamp you need. A LOT of cars/trucks used this light.
6054 is the lamp you need. A LOT of cars/trucks used this light.
Does anyone use angeleye lights on their bird? Post pics
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If its 6054, they should fit. I don't remember buying anything other than 6054 for either of our thirdgens...
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Originally posted by 89V6FBIRD
If its 6054, they should fit. I don't remember buying anything other than 6054 for either of our thirdgens...
If its 6054, they should fit. I don't remember buying anything other than 6054 for either of our thirdgens...
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6054 is the code for the headlight. It's used on tons of other vehicles. Vans, trucks, other cars.
It's only one style. There are many. The smaller style on camaros and later birds were other such as 4656.
Does look the same as the older hiace I found on google.
![](http://www.dmgtruck.co.za/DMG%20PICS%20MAX/BM29.jpg)
It's only one style. There are many. The smaller style on camaros and later birds were other such as 4656.
Does look the same as the older hiace I found on google.
![](http://www.dmgtruck.co.za/DMG%20PICS%20MAX/BM29.jpg)
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Originally posted by jrmaatta
As long as you have the same GTA as those in America, they are just standard 5x7 or 6x8 (can't remember which) sealed headlights. You can buy them at any auto parts store for cheap. Sealed bulb on E-Bay
You can also get a conversion kit, such as E-Bay link which allows you to use standard H4 bulbs rather than buying sealed units. Looks a lot nicer IMO
As long as you have the same GTA as those in America, they are just standard 5x7 or 6x8 (can't remember which) sealed headlights. You can buy them at any auto parts store for cheap. Sealed bulb on E-Bay
You can also get a conversion kit, such as E-Bay link which allows you to use standard H4 bulbs rather than buying sealed units. Looks a lot nicer IMO
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And a hiace....is that the "GT" version of those 80s toyota vans.lol
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I'm not so much concerned about the size of the headlight as of how it connects into place. Is there some bracket behind the lights or what?
What about the Probe lights... will they fit a bird? Recently I saw angel eye rectangular lights on ebay that fit a probe. Would love to get those for my car![Smilie](https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Here's a link to a a pair of similar lights... although have no idéa will they fit a bird. I'm talking about the M091051 on this link: http://lightlens.com/headlights.htm
What about the Probe lights... will they fit a bird? Recently I saw angel eye rectangular lights on ebay that fit a probe. Would love to get those for my car
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Here's a link to a a pair of similar lights... although have no idéa will they fit a bird. I'm talking about the M091051 on this link: http://lightlens.com/headlights.htm
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Originally posted by Liquid_Metal
Here's a link to a a pair of similar lights... although have no idéa will they fit a bird. I'm talking about the M091051 on this link: http://lightlens.com/headlights.htm [/B]
Here's a link to a a pair of similar lights... although have no idéa will they fit a bird. I'm talking about the M091051 on this link: http://lightlens.com/headlights.htm [/B]
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Originally posted by jrmaatta
That model # looks to be the right one. The conversion kit I had on my old Firebird was similar to that one but w/o the cap over the bulb. It had the "angel eye" around the perimeter, but was really, really crappy - it was a single colored bulb that was supposed to light the whole thing (where as "real" angel eyes are two LED's)
That model # looks to be the right one. The conversion kit I had on my old Firebird was similar to that one but w/o the cap over the bulb. It had the "angel eye" around the perimeter, but was really, really crappy - it was a single colored bulb that was supposed to light the whole thing (where as "real" angel eyes are two LED's)
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Good news... I found a good pic of the 4x6 version of that light ...
So it looks like that would be a pretty decent conversion kit to buy. It looks a lot nicer than the kit I had (I think it was APC, but not positive).
I dunno if they are sold in Finland, but the Silverstar bulbs are real nice (the kit above uses H4-type bulbs)
![](http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Pics/MATRIX/Matrix_4x6_Angel_Eye_09-1050_Big.jpg)
So it looks like that would be a pretty decent conversion kit to buy. It looks a lot nicer than the kit I had (I think it was APC, but not positive).
I dunno if they are sold in Finland, but the Silverstar bulbs are real nice (the kit above uses H4-type bulbs)
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Originally posted by jrmaatta
Good news... I found a good pic of the 4x6 version of that light ...
So it looks like that would be a pretty decent conversion kit to buy. It looks a lot nicer than the kit I had (I think it was APC, but not positive).
I dunno if they are sold in Finland, but the Silverstar bulbs are real nice (the kit above uses H4-type bulbs)
Good news... I found a good pic of the 4x6 version of that light ...
So it looks like that would be a pretty decent conversion kit to buy. It looks a lot nicer than the kit I had (I think it was APC, but not positive).
I dunno if they are sold in Finland, but the Silverstar bulbs are real nice (the kit above uses H4-type bulbs)
Doesn't matter I would consider it worth while ordering from the states
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Did a quick photoshop with the lights
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Those chops look real nice
A lot nicer than the kit I had - stupid APC garbage.
These lights are essentially "bolt-in" - you take out the old lights, plug in some H4 bulbs (same pin style as stock), screw the bulbs into the housings, wire up the angel eyes to a switch or w/e (parking lights if you wish), than bolt the housing into place. It took me like a whole 30 mins to do mine including running wire for the angel eyes (not hooked up to parking lights)
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These lights are essentially "bolt-in" - you take out the old lights, plug in some H4 bulbs (same pin style as stock), screw the bulbs into the housings, wire up the angel eyes to a switch or w/e (parking lights if you wish), than bolt the housing into place. It took me like a whole 30 mins to do mine including running wire for the angel eyes (not hooked up to parking lights)
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Originally posted by Pearl91GTA
What fits my 91 bird, since all i found so far is 82-90 lights
What fits my 91 bird, since all i found so far is 82-90 lights
I have a set of those h4 conversion headlights/plugs/bulbs just sitting in my garage from my last headlight conversion. If ya want them, PM me.
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Originally posted by iansane
Same ones that fit maros.
I have a set of those h4 conversion headlights/plugs/bulbs just sitting in my garage from my last headlight conversion. If ya want them, PM me.
Same ones that fit maros.
I have a set of those h4 conversion headlights/plugs/bulbs just sitting in my garage from my last headlight conversion. If ya want them, PM me.
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