I finally got around to taking a picture of this mod. The hole isn't perfect and needs some sanding grinding to make it perfect but here is a regular C-pillar emblem that we all have:
by the way, it's mounted on a c-pillar
Wow! That is awesome!!!
Did you swap out the badge for the earlier model one or just modified the earlier one to accept that badge?
Thanks! That is an '88 c-pillar emblem with a piece of very thin lexan behind it. I came up with that idea when I had all this lexan sitting around my house because I was working on other mods. Here is a pic I took when I first got the lexan in the mail. I stuck it on a box. This mod can be done on anything. I suppose you could use a piece of electroluminescent lighting in the same manner and save yourself from having to cut a big hole in the pillar.
that came out pretty good, is that on the LS?
Yes, practice first when it comes to drilling a big f_cking hole in my car.
nice job,that looks alot cleaner then the actual stock coach lamps.i took the ones off my 86 and mounted them on my 85 XR-7 and yours have a way clearer look to them
Very cool! I wouldn't do this to my XR7...but on one of my other cars...hmm...
I agree. Gotta try that on one of my Cats.
hummm,,
wonder how the big cougar on the grille would look all bright like that :screwy: kind of wired into the running lights only.
Mercury-man, here is the thread. If the mods can't restore the pictures, I can upload new ones.
Remember, this is what I was talking to BEARMAX about. This isn't a fix for factory coach lamps. This is a mod using regular emblems that saves from having to find the coach lamps.
Some folks have been able to repair the coach lamps. I've never had a pair so I haven't been able to fool around with them but the electroluminescent market is becoming broader giving us more opportunities to fix these things.
Oh, and welcome to the board! Glad you signed up! This message board is quite a resource.
it's from before the move to godaddy... all pics were lost
cougars 2 go i did not get any pics that were sent to me. these coachlamps i got are the original c-pillars from {1985}, is there any hope to get repaired if so i would be willing to send them to you to try mercury-man*
p.s. you took a pic of us sitting in front of the cougar at chille's sat. night it's on your photo set that s posted.
OK, I found the pictures and uploaded them again to my posts in this thread (scroll back to top of this thread). Remember, this modification is for those folks who don't have the coach lamps or don't want to use them in various spots for whatever reason. This mod would be perfect, for instance, for what BEARMAX was talking about. He wants to add coach lamps to some areas on his car but doesn't have any factory coach lamps.
I have entertained the thought of doing this mod to the C-pillar logo on my green '85. I'm still undecided. This mod can be done anywhere though as shown by the picture with the cardboard box.
As far as fixing the factory lamps go, I have never owned a set so I have not been able to fool around with them to see what could be done. Eric has a write-up here which I think you already found:
http://www.coolcats.net/stockmod/modified/coachlamps.html
Some other people on this board may have found other ways to fix factory coach lamps, I don't know.
cougars 2 go thanks for your help if you find a way please fill free to drop me a line any time. mercury-man
I need to get a factory coach light so I could take a crack at it.
Think you could pull this off by being creative with a Tbird lemblem?
Post some close-up pictures of the emblem from various angles. Not too big though, so people don't have to scroll left and right.
Which embmem? Grill, Dash emblem from my car, C piller or tail lights?
cougars 2 go send me a address on pm to ship these factory c-pillars to you they don't work anyway. mercury-man
Which ever one you wanted lit.
Ok, it's sent.
I would say the C piller ones. I'll snag ya some good pics tomorow
cougars 2 go i will get the c-pillars shipped back to you. will send regular mail thanks again (mercury-man)!!!!!!!
(cougars 2 go) - we would like to send some fund $$ to help with some costs please check inside package for note also. thanks cool pics of the sage keep it clean when possible.
:cougarsmily: cougars 2 go- sent off c-lamps today you should be getting them in 3-5 days thanks again helping us out;)
Looks so cool
Very SEKSI
Here's an older pic of the older style bird grille emblems:
(http://aesthetikz.topcities.com/Graphics/Junkyard_Finds_7107_05.jpg)
I'll get a pic of the newer style bird grille emblem in a bit.
But the only way i could really think you would be able to make a light with the birds (round at least) would be to manipulate the wings so they come up over the birds head, And make a c shape or something...
Probably would look best with the newer style bird. :hick:
(cougars 2 go) just thought i'd check to see if you got the c-lamps yet.
Yes, already working on it. Have some leads and may have some good news in a few weeks.
:D (cougars 2 go)our cougar will be so proud for you :cougarsmily:
If the Electroluminescent material is still good just attach a new power supply to it, http://www.beingseen.com They also sell a kit with a power supply and EL sheets.
;) (cougars 2 go) - checking to see how your progress with our coach lamps is going. Please feel free to let us know you need any funds from us. :cougarsmily: :cougarsmily:
I ordered parts almost four weeks ago and still have not received them. I wasn't charged either so it looks like my order was forgotten.
:shakehead cougars 2 go- maybe they need a reminder how to sell there prouducts and not forget to ship them. :cougarsmily: :cougarsmily:
cougars 2 go- any signs of life from the c-lamp folks? just checking back. lol