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Andy4639 · 07-13-2016, 10:31 PM

After this year on the Hot Rod Power Tour the front bumper was nicked pretty good and I couldn't stand it. So I sent it off to be repainted.
I got it back this afternoon and just finished putting back on. I installed some new LED driving lights also in the openings. Not sure if I will keep them though. I love the lights but don't like the look of them in the round opening.
The pictures with just the driving lights on no head lights! The last picture looks as though the head lights are on but they are not.

**GR8-68** · 07-14-2016, 06:29 AM

I have to say I agree with you, love the great lighting but not to fond of the square light round hole look. Do they not have a round one available out there that will fit in that hole ? Love the bumper color though

Andy4639 · 07-14-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

I have to say I agree with you, love the great lighting but not to fond of the square light round hole look. Do they not have a round one available out there that will fit in that hole ? Love the bumper color though

Well I ordered the lights for the 20" bar to install on my golf cart. That thing is awesome and it lights up the road nice. Wasn't even thinking about the smaller lights at the time. I just figured for the money it was a good deal. $59.00 and free shipping!

I may try and find some but not seeing anything yet that will fit the opening I have.

66clow · 07-14-2016, 03:50 PM

Maybe try them behind the grille?

Andy4639 · 07-14-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Maybe try them behind the grille?

Not a option. I'll run them as is for now until I find some round ones I guess.

tdangle · 07-14-2016, 07:18 PM

What about some sort of round lens to put in the bumper hiding the square led lights? It probably would not decrease the lighting that much if at all. Just a thought

Andy4639 · 07-14-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

What about some sort of round lens to put in the bumper hiding the square led lights? It probably would not decrease the lighting that much if at all. Just a thought

I thought about taking them a part and seeing if I can mount them in my old round ones but hate to do it to find out they want fit.
Even thought about cutting a piece of plastic to cover them up to look like they are round.
The round lens is a idea though thanks!

NC_John · 07-14-2016, 09:06 PM

Yeah, those are perfect for blinding oncoming traffic.

Andy4639 · 07-14-2016, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

Yeah, those are perfect for blinding oncoming traffic.

Not when you aim them right!
I drove it for about 30 minutes last night with just them on and nobody flashed their lights at me.

drfloyd · 07-14-2016, 09:17 PM

LOL. They were too blinded to find their dimmer switch. J/K. I like them. I'm a real fan of LED lighting.

Andy4639 · 07-14-2016, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drfloyd

LOL. They were too blinded to find their dimmer switch. J/K. I like them. I'm a real fan of LED lighting.

The pictures where before I aimed them sitting out in front of the house.
The ones out of the cab where while I was driving it.

custom10nut · 07-14-2016, 10:54 PM

I found my driving lights in a mid-2000s Pontiac GranPrix, I think. They're not LED, but are halogen,and when installed, the lens faces will be inline with the bumper, both top to bottom and side to side. I should have them installed next week, so I can post some pics.
BTW. What type of hole saw did you use? I'm wondering if the "bi-metal" type at the hardware store will cut through a bumper?

Andy4639 · 07-15-2016, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

I found my driving lights in a mid-2000s Pontiac GranPrix, I think. They're not LED, but are halogen,and when installed, the lens faces will be inline with the bumper, both top to bottom and side to side. I should have them installed next week, so I can post some pics.
BTW. What type of hole saw did you use? I'm wondering if the "bi-metal" type at the hardware store will cut through a bumper?

I didn't cut them. I had a friend who does hot rods do it for me.

Andy4639 · 07-15-2016, 06:08 PM

Went to Lowes and bought 2 4" rubber caps with clamps. I cut the end of them for the lights to come through. Clamped the rubber onto the 4" pipe behind the bumper.
Can't tell a lot of difference in the pictures but I can in person.

Andy4639 · 07-19-2016, 09:41 PM

These are on the way to me per E bay!
Will see how they compare to the others. They should look better but not sure about the light out put.
9 compared to 6 LED should be fine I hope.

07-13-2016, 10:31 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Bumper & lights After this year on the Hot Rod Power Tour the front bumper was nicked pretty good and I couldn't stand it. So I sent it off to be repainted. I got it back this afternoon and just finished putting back on. I installed some new LED driving lights also in the openings. Not sure if I will keep them though. I love the lights but don't like the look of them in the round opening. The pictures with just the driving lights on no head lights! The last picture looks as though the head lights are on but they are not. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-14-2016, 06:29 AM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Bumper & lights I have to say I agree with you, love the great lighting but not to fond of the square light round hole look. Do they not have a round one available out there that will fit in that hole ? Love the bumper color though __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-14-2016, 03:50 PM	#4
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: Bumper & lights Maybe try them behind the grille?

07-14-2016, 07:18 PM	#6
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Bumper & lights What about some sort of round lens to put in the bumper hiding the square led lights? It probably would not decrease the lighting that much if at all. Just a thought __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

07-14-2016, 09:06 PM	#8
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: Bumper & lights Yeah, those are perfect for blinding oncoming traffic. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

07-14-2016, 09:17 PM	#10
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: Bumper & lights LOL. They were too blinded to find their dimmer switch. J/K. I like them. I'm a real fan of LED lighting.

07-14-2016, 10:54 PM	#12
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Bumper & lights I found my driving lights in a mid-2000s Pontiac GranPrix, I think. They're not LED, but are halogen,and when installed, the lens faces will be inline with the bumper, both top to bottom and side to side. I should have them installed next week, so I can post some pics. BTW. What type of hole saw did you use? I'm wondering if the "bi-metal" type at the hardware store will cut through a bumper? Last edited by custom10nut; 07-14-2016 at 11:00 PM.

07-15-2016, 06:08 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Bumper & lights Went to Lowes and bought 2 4" rubber caps with clamps. I cut the end of them for the lights to come through. Clamped the rubber onto the 4" pipe behind the bumper. Can't tell a lot of difference in the pictures but I can in person. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-19-2016, 09:41 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Bumper & lights These are on the way to me per E bay! Will see how they compare to the others. They should look better but not sure about the light out put. 9 compared to 6 LED should be fine I hope. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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