'87-'91 Clear Headlights
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Just call me sean. Really
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'87-'91 Clear Headlights
So I'm sure all you brick nose drivers are aware that the aftermarket for this front end sucks, right? Yeah, thought so. So I decided to take on a little project here to custom make some clear headlights. It only cost me a 7 dollar sheet of Lexan and the ***** to rip off a headlight lens... What do you guys think? I can't get over it, to me it's like it changes the whole front of the truck into something modern!
#2
Top Gun
Originally Posted by mustangGT90210
So I'm sure all you brick nose drivers are aware that the aftermarket for this front end sucks, right? Yeah, thought so. So I decided to take on a little project here to custom make some clear headlights. It only cost me a 7 dollar sheet of Lexan and the ***** to rip off a headlight lens... What do you guys think? I can't get over it, to me it's like it changes the whole front of the truck into something modern!
#3
Just call me sean. Really
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Lexan is a clear plastic that's supposed to be like 250x stronger than glass. And should stand the test of time and not yellow and oxidize
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Dailydriving300ci-of-fury
Originally Posted by sylver91
Have you considered a front clip swap to open the aftermarket options more?
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Just call me sean. Really
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I've been using clear silicone this time around, and so far I have the lenses sealed into the chrome trim, but not onto the truck. That will be happening tonight. Wanted to make sure the silicone had it's full 24+ hour cure time. As it sits I'm testing for leaks by filling the lens area up and watching for where any water comes through.
This is only prototype #1, but I'm hoping I'll get the seal done well and not have to worry again.
@65Mechanic - It's actually not too expensive to do. At worst, pull 2 headlights from the junk yard. From what I've seen (taken off multiple lenses), if there was no moisture build up, the reflector is still gonna be perfect. It's like 60 bucks for a pair of headlights in my local yards.