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Headlight replacement?
Cali TC88 Offline
Junior Member
#1
Does anyone know if there are clear replacement headlights? I have heard the Foxbody mustangs will fit but I am hesitant after my dash cover didn't fit from a 5.0 mustang that was "supposed" to. My headlights have frosted pretty bad and I drive with my highbeams on at all time just so i can see. If anyone is selling clear replacements I would be willing to buy those as well. thanks
EG
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bang4thebuck Offline
Senior Member
#2
No clear headlights to the best of my knowledge. I bought a brand new pair on evil bay about a year ago for $200... they are goin for around $280 now. Money well spent imo. I also did an hid kit as well. I can see great at night now. Your other option is to wet sand the ones you have starting with around 600-800 grit working your way up to 2000 grit (and then polishing them). It takes a long,long,long time but is a great option if you have the patience.
1987 TC 5 speed. To date: AGP 50 trim T3/T4 .63 stage 2 turbo, Ebay bov, 28psi, 255hp pump, Kirban FPR, Ebay Front mount, Full 3 inch Exhaust, Ported Bob's Log, Megasquirt, 55lb. injectors, boport 1.5 cam, boxed lower control arms, Methanol Kit, Ram HD Clutch, front lowered 1/2 inch and E.T. Streets for the track. Best so far 12.5 at 110.8. still tuning.
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zbird Offline
Posting Freak
#3
3M makes a kit to help polish them back up but IMHO, it is money well spent to get the new ones. I replaced mine three years ago and they are great at night. They should last another 23 years since the car is in the garage and only sits outside for shows.
Dom Z
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vinnietbird Offline
Senior Member
#4
The only lights that fit the Thunderbird, are Thunderbird lights. They are unique to themselves. Even the '87/'88 Cougar guys can get really nice lenses from a Lincoln that fit. We are on our own.
1988 Thunderbird. No details will be given or spoken of.
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89gted Offline
Senior Member
#5
check out www.shinylenses.com before you spend big bucks.
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86XR7auto Offline
Moderator
#6
I 2nd www.shinylenses.com. If you have to have new from ebay. Remember any 87-88 will work. Not a turbo specific part.

Travis
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Ryan50 Offline
Member
#7
Jon does a great job @ www.shinylenses.com. he did my headlights and corners for less than 125 and he took the ambers out as well. no way can you get new ones for anywhere close to that.
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CB900Fer Offline
Member
#8
That's is incorrect, they ARE available, as of a year ago. Try this guy: www.tbidranch.com. $133 total for the pair. They work great!
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1980 Honda CR80 Elsinore - sold
1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1988 Ford Thunderbird TC - 2.3T, 5 speed, K&N, Gillis, dynomax dual exhaust.
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Kev Offline
Posting Freak
#9
Link doesn't work CB.
Kev
1988 TC 5spd
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CB900Fer Offline
Member
#10
Sorry guys. Just google "tbirdranch 1988 headlights" and its the fourth one down I believe. Although it looks like he upped his price to $115/ea Undecided
1979 Honda XR250
1980 Honda CR80 Elsinore - sold
1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1988 Ford Thunderbird TC - 2.3T, 5 speed, K&N, Gillis, dynomax dual exhaust.
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