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Old 07-31-2010, 10:46 PM   #1
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

whats with all the hatin' on the squares.... but there is a bluish green 73 that comes to the car shows i would kill for...
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Old 08-03-2010, 04:29 PM   #2
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

nuttin wrong with it.Another look was prob the pic in the laneway with the tires stickin out and the camber i guess made me think of mine.didn't think it was a bad thing
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Old 08-28-2010, 01:43 AM   #3
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

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whats with all the hatin' on the squares.... but there is a bluish green 73 that comes to the car shows i would kill for...
Do you have a picture of the blush green , you would kill for?
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Old 08-28-2010, 08:08 AM   #4
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

Square body = square headlights. The shape of stock headlights is consistent with the body shape and gives it continuity.
Now if I could only get square wheels that would roll...

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Old 08-28-2010, 06:23 PM   #5
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

here's another round headlight choice.a color dot hot rod style.i personally like the 79 with full surround,it add's a little more bling.
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Old 08-29-2010, 01:10 PM   #6
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here's another round headlight choice.a color dot hot rod style.i personally like the 79 with full surround,it add's a little more bling.
How did you get the clear side markers?
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Old 08-29-2010, 11:27 PM   #7
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How did you get the clear side markers?
i got them about 4 or 5 years ago from a place that i think is no longer in buisness.i can't remember the name.if you do a search,the topic comes up once in awhile.i think i remember reading not to long ago that they are hard to find.
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Re: Converting to round headlights, anyone ???

X2 i love the '79 grille also buddy! just looks 'finished' to me.
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Looky what I found....
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=SMAD80C
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