poncho Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I'm thinking about modifying my headlights to a round bulb housing and using the newer plug-in style halogens. See the attatched photo and tell me what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spongebob Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 cant you get the same results using the original "square lights"??there only up at night ...right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90 convertible Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Don't do it!!!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 I went to the halogen, but I used the square houseing. I think they look better on the car than the round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronvb Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Poncho,Stick with the square lights they match the foglights,etc.ronvb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Looks strange, I wouldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpu Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Your round headlight concept updates the front end and has a very modern look. I think the look works. I too have wondered how to use "roundies". The square headlights are very 80s. Keep us posted if you try this.I always liked the 1963 Studebaker Avanti, wih the round headlight bezels, over the later models with the aquare bezels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho Posted October 9, 2003 Author Share Posted October 9, 2003 I appreciate everyone's input. I've always liked the classic look of round headlights and I am the kind of person that has to "make it his own". If I do the project, I will of course keep the factory square housing on hand. If I ever decide to sell the car, I'd like to give the buyer the original look. The factory housing will be used as a template so the acrylic shop down the street has something to fashion the new custom housing after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Rodgers Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 In my opionion the open headlights on the Reatta are just flat ugly. They are great at night when no one can see them, they just destroy the cars lines when open. I don't care if if the lighhts are round triangular or square nothing will improve the look, except keeping them closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho Posted October 10, 2003 Author Share Posted October 10, 2003 I disagree, I find the Reatta's headlamp setup very stylish. When the lights are up, the car seems to make a face! But, hey we're all entitled to our opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90 convertible Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Hey Dennis, Get stronger fog lamps and you can keep them closed. I happen to like the appearance when the lights and fog lamps are on - - it looks pretty neat when you see it coming at you. (I only let my wife drive it occasionally) <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don B. Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Yes, strangle to look at.Ever think of a fixed coversion? Look in some of those corvette aftermarket books.Thay show fix head lights with lexan or plexiglassover them. It could be done right with all the smallhead lights on factory car now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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