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1st; How are the headlights for night time visibility ? My SVO headlights are "OK", wondering if the TC's are any better ? How about water leaking into the headlights, common or not so much ?
2nd; It may bother some here, BUT I prefer the tail lights that have the Thunderbird emblem on the inside tail lights lenses. I'm not a big fan of the circles. Do they interchange ?
Thanks as always.....
Chris
SEVERAL 79 Ford trucks, 97 F-350 PSD Crewcab 4X4, 1967 Fairlane, 1994 21' Daytona (blown BBF, 1050HP), 1986 SVO
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Quote:Originally posted by Daytonatunnel:
1st; How are the headlights for night time visibility ?
......IMHO They suck! lol
Quote:Originally posted by Daytonatunnel:
How about water leaking into the headlights, common or not so much ?
Yes, common, but easily fixed.
Edit: Here was my fix for the dim lights.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee36...747076.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee36...741889.jpg
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lonstar7
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Round Rock, TX
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I think the TC's headlight are pretty much on par with most cars of their era. That said, by today's standards, they aren't very bright.
If you have 1987-88 tail lights that don't have any cracks or major blemishes and you want to get rid of, let me know.
Lonestar7
1988 Black/Red TC, 5 Speed, 92,400miles (on 4/14/2012). KYB Shocks And Struts, 140MPH Speedo, CHE Rear Control Arms, Otherwise Stock.
2005 Volkswagon Golf GLS 1.9L TDI Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual, InMotion Stage II Chip Tuning
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4, 5.9L Cummings Turbo Diesel, 5 Speed Manual
1988 Firebird Formula 350, 350ci Tuned Port Injection, 700R4 Auto
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Not B Anymore
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Nokesville, VA, USA
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You're talking about swapping in some pre-'87 lights? The tail lights do not interchange. I don't know how close the dimensions are, but '87-'88 lights are more rounded on the side.
Brian Leavitt
'86 TC 5-Speed -- MS2x w/COP | 83 lb. injectors | T3/T4 50 Trim Stage 3 .63AR | Full 3" Exhaust - No Cat | Motorsport FMIC | Ranger Roller | Ported E6 | Walbro 255HP | Kirban | 20psi | 120-amp 3G | 8.8" 3.55 rear | '03 Cobra Wheels
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After looking at some pic's, I like the 89-92 lights much better. They look similar.....
Chris
SEVERAL 79 Ford trucks, 97 F-350 PSD Crewcab 4X4, 1967 Fairlane, 1994 21' Daytona (blown BBF, 1050HP), 1986 SVO
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zbird
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Joshua, Texas
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But they are not even close. Major mods would have to be made to make them work. The 89 and up tail lights are a two piece design on each side because the trunk opens to the floor of the trunk. If you are talking about the headlamp assembly that would require major mods to the header panel.
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Well, the stock ones it will be I didn't know it would require major work to change the lights.
Chris
SEVERAL 79 Ford trucks, 97 F-350 PSD Crewcab 4X4, 1967 Fairlane, 1994 21' Daytona (blown BBF, 1050HP), 1986 SVO
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zbird
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Joshua, Texas
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It depends on the year. You can't use 83-86 lights on 87-88 birds either. The T/C's inner marker lamps are different than the regular T-bird also. You can do it if you are a real good body man and good with fiberglass and fabrication. I have seen Supra tailights on a bird, and different headlights done, but all with great modifications. A talent I do not have! LOL
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