Headlight Lense Options July 28, 2012, 08:05:04 PM Hey Fellas, Got an 87 Former Turbo Coupe with somewhat opaque lenses. Did a little research but was looking for the simplest factory-looking lens upgrade choices. Didn't want to mess with the wiring since the interior is pretty factory fresh. Pics would be great to aid in the decision. Thx Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #1 – July 28, 2012, 08:46:48 PM theres a nice set but kinda priceyhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-87-88-Headlight-LH-RH-Headlights-NICE-/280923300994?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4168556482&vxp=mtrand heres a new set thats alittle cheaperhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbocoupe-Thunderbird-Tbird-NIB-OEM-Headlights-/160854264246?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AThunderbird&hash=item2573a949b6&vxp=mtr Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #2 – August 04, 2012, 01:29:08 PM Thanks for the links. I was thinking something beyond the factory replacements. The ones I have are factory replacements and they only lasted a few years under semi-protected conditions. Thought you guys might have come across some OEM looking clear lense replacements/retro fits. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #3 – August 04, 2012, 01:38:41 PM Only '87/'88 Thunderbird headlights fit Thunderbirds. Nothing else swaps over. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #4 – August 04, 2012, 02:16:56 PM Quote from: jdouglas87;395361 I was thinking something beyond the factory replacements....... clear lense replacements/retro fits.:D Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #6 – August 04, 2012, 08:18:47 PM Make me a pair of those. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #7 – August 05, 2012, 10:50:45 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;395377Make me a pair of those. I can definitely make another set. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #8 – August 05, 2012, 11:02:39 PM PM me the details, and the $$ amount. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #9 – August 05, 2012, 11:21:02 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;395427PM me the details, and the $$ amount.Same here. How much trouble would it be to make a set for a Mountaineer/Explorer, as well? Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #10 – August 05, 2012, 11:40:31 PM Quote from: vinnietbird;395427PM me the details, and the $$ amount.Will do. Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;395428Same here. How much trouble would it be to make a set for a Mountaineer/Explorer, as well? Sure thing. For the Explorer, as long as it has clear lenses it is very doable. Even if it doesn't have clear lenses from factory I would bet there is aftermarket lights available with clear lenses. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #11 – August 05, 2012, 11:55:22 PM Might be interested as well! Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #12 – August 06, 2012, 07:29:19 AM Quote from: T-BirdX3;395429Sure thing. For the Explorer, as long as it has clear lenses it is very doable. Even if it doesn't have clear lenses from factory I would bet there is aftermarket lights available with clear lenses. http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29834&d=1341535540Like this? Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #13 – August 06, 2012, 11:34:44 AM Not like that, no. It can be done with a lot of elbow grease and determination, along with sand paper and rubbing compound. OR, you could start with something like this: http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1995_2001_explorer/lights/headlights/spec_d/spcd00010099.html which is perfectly retrofit ready. Quote Selected
Headlight Lense Options Reply #14 – August 06, 2012, 12:21:42 PM Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;395434http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29834&d=1341535540Like this?No, those will cause massive amounts of glare. Quote from: TheFoeYouKnow;395438Not like that, no. It can be done with a lot of elbow grease and determination, along with sand paper and rubbing compound. OR, you could start with something like this: http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/1995_2001_explorer/lights/headlights/spec_d/spcd00010099.html which is perfectly retrofit ready.Something like this works very well, notice how the lense is clear with no diffusers/flutes in it. Quote Selected