headlights

[Rasheerh]

okay what all has to be done to get my headlights to look like this......

 

[pose_442]

First, measure the total width of the outside edges of the hi and lo beams including center bar. Then measure the height of one headlamp, since all 4 are the same size.

This information will help narrow down what car to get the composite headlight shells and mounts from.

(Looks like the pic has a set from a '87-'91 Buick LeSabre or '87-'88 Cutlass G-body units) Be sure to get all mounting brackets, and adjustment parts!!

Then carefully cut the center bar out of the headlight trim.

From there, you'll need to remove the headlight buckets and mounts from the core support. Install the new headlights and brackets where the old buckets were.

Keep in mind you may have to use longer bolts and spacers or washers to make the lenses line up and make it look right. So measure plenty of times to minimize trips to the hardware store.

Finally, install a conversion wiring harness to adapt the old wiring to the new halogen bulbs. DO NOT splice the donor car plugs onto the old harness. Halogen bulbs draw a ton of current and will melt wiring and your headlight switch!!

APC has good harnesses with relays built in to help keep the wiring from overloading.

Good luck with it. I'm sure others on here will have similar and different ideas.

 

[midwestls]

I like the way it looks that way

 

[SBCregal]

didnt some cutlasses come with front clips like that? called the euro front end or something to that effect

 

[midwestls]

yeah the 87 and 88's did but that's an older one that someone put composites in. I have pic's of my 87 I had in my album

 

[phaZe]

I like the look of my headlight style and I don't mind the modified look either, but the Euro style really makes a Cutlass look gay if you ask me. Takes away all the muscle look to it and makes it look like a granny car...

 

[pontiacman469]

Err what are u saying?Euros are gay??? :shock:

 

[phaZe]

Err what are u saying?Euros are gay??? :shock:

Technically, yes.

It's just my opinion though. I know a lot of people like them, especially like to sell them for a bunch of $$$, but I personally don't like the look of the small grilles and single headlights on a Cutlass.

 

[midwestls]

ummm, just in case you didn't notice the picture in the begining of this thread it isn't that front end just like yours? Hummm big grills right? And while were talking about gay....hows that V6 doin???? :lol: :lol: :lol: Thats just my opinion

 

[2000.malibu.ls]

hey midwest, he just gave an opinon, let it be. dont be hatin on v6's