 Fog light alternatives, better, brighter, still fit stock holes. |
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| East coaster |
 Apr 29 2003, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,654 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Brigantine, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None 
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Has anyone found a good alternative to the stock fog lights? I would like to find something that fits the stock grill, but is better than buying an old rusty set of stockers. Any suggestions from someone who's BTDT??? This is for a car that did not have stock fogs, but I have a set of stock fog grills.
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| Qarl |
Apr 29 2003, 03:17 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
I found 55 watt halogen bulbs that will fit in the stock housing!
One place that I found that makes them... in England. They have the special Ba20S bayonet mount. http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/clientph...Document&part=7 423H is the bulb model # |
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| Dave Cawdrey |
Apr 29 2003, 03:21 PM
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Dumbo going poop, Daddy :) Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Seattle, WA USA Member No.: 182 |
I did the same thing as Karl. With new lenses and paint, they look great.
You be the judge... Attached image(s) 
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| Mueller |
Apr 29 2003, 03:41 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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I've heard of some people using Ford Mustang GT fog lights
(late 90's I think) Also, a few people have been selling kits to replace the lights with clear lens driving lights (the lights are supposedly aircraft landing lights) I too will be looking for an upgrade on my car once it is up and running. |
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| Demick |
Apr 29 2003, 04:14 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
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| mightyohm |
Apr 29 2003, 05:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have a set of these that I am putting on my car (it had no fogs originally).
http://www.geocities.com/jp9146/PORSCHE9146PARTS.html I bought my car from this guy (Eli Pitta) and got the fogs with it. |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 29 2003, 06:17 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Demick @ Apr 29 2003, 02:14 PM) I just installed a set of pilot light's (a'la Demicks fog light page) and they are totally awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I'M BLIND....I'M BLIND!!!!! They look real good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| boxstr |
Apr 29 2003, 06:41 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The Pilots will fit so nicely and they just plug right in. Also saw a ad on Tirerack.com for some Hella lites that have black lenses or reflectors when turned off, looked cool havent seen them in person, I think by the spec sheet they may be to large to fit easily in the space you are given.
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| East coaster |
Apr 29 2003, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,654 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Brigantine, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None
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Thanks for the info! The Pilots look pretty good......hmmm!
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| street legal go-kart |
Apr 30 2003, 06:19 AM
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Miss Mari's slave Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 28-March 03 From: sierra nevada ,cali . Member No.: 490 |
good morning
do they have AUTOZONE stores where you live? they sell the complete Hella Light catalog at least 15% cheaper than any one else i got the big driving light kit for the RAV for 89 bucks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) gd luck jt |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 30 2003, 06:24 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
A couple of little things about my Pilot light install:
1/ The factory grommets were on my existing wiring, so I removed the cheap Pilot light grommets and re-drilled (and moved over) the holes larger for the factory grommets. I then had to re-paint the housing. 2/ I put connectors on the pilot lights (inside) so not to damage/cut the factory wiring connectors. I like to try to keep my factory wiring as intact as possible. I still have to aim my lights better, when you get that far this will help: http://www.autooptiks.com/aiming.html Have fun, Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) P.S. the Pilot light's were $69 Canadian, I think they are about $45 USD. |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 30 2003, 08:00 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Oh!
You also need a factory fog switch, it just looks better. In a pinch the rear window defroster switch is the exact same switch, just the little plastic symbol insert on the knob is different. Plus you 'might' need one of the round relays, my '74 already had one. Then Demicks Pilot light page now has the wiring upgrades. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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