Delete Reply #150 – November 21, 2009, 08:25:18 AM Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;299582Those lights are cool. I've never seen lights like those. Do outer edges actually glow like that when the markers are on or is it the camera?The halo effect I wired into the parking and side marker lamp circuit! Here is the link for you all from eBay!These are quality units and they do come with the headlamp bulbs. Don't forget to order two pairs!You will not need to change the factory bulb connector plug. They will slide right on. You will have to modify the connector end for the high beams to clear the unused low-beam terminal on the lamps positioned in the high beam bucket. It all depends on how you want the lamps to function, but I disabled illumination of the low beam filament in the high beam position. Also, if you want only the inner lamps to be exclusively high beam, then disable the high beam terminal on the outer lamps. Mine are set up so that all four light up for high beams just like standard. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-86-FORD-THUNDERBIRD-HALO-DIAMOND-CUT-HEADLIGHT-84-85_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d1Q26psQ3d6QQ_trksidZp4506Q2em7QQcategoryZ33710QQihZ022QQitemZ350150551060#ht_3435wt_1165 Quote Selected
Delete Reply #151 – November 21, 2009, 09:15:06 AM Nice find looks to be in good shape overall !! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #152 – November 21, 2009, 03:05:20 PM Quote from: 83tcbird;299603Nice find looks to be in good shape overall !!It is in great shape for restoration. I just have to get it mechanically sound before I go to the expense of trim and paintwork. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #153 – November 21, 2009, 07:46:45 PM Awesome!I've been eyeing those lights on ebay forever, Was unsure about the quality and halo factor~But i'll definitely be getting these at some point. :D Quote Selected
Delete Reply #154 – November 21, 2009, 08:12:31 PM Quote from: Romeo2k;299683Awesome!I've been eyeing those lights on ebay forever, Was unsure about the quality and halo factor~But i'll definitely be getting these at some point. :DThey are definitely quality units! Pilot is a reputable brand that is known for selling off-road, driving and fog lamps found at many local auto parts stores! Get u some! They look great and sure update the look of our four eyed friends! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #155 – November 21, 2009, 09:00:14 PM If I had a four eyed cat or bird I'd be gettin a set. I really like the look!! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #156 – November 22, 2009, 10:45:16 AM Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;299694If I had a four eyed cat or bird I'd be gettin a set. I really like the look!!Hey switch out the header panel and bumper and you can have your four eyes! LOL!I captured the really cool picture at night with the parking lamps on and the halo's showing. It ended up being a great avatar!Ya know it's funny back in the day when the cars were new there was this rush for automakers to adapt to aero headlamps and now that every modern car has them the old square four eyes now have a distinctive appeal. I like how the four eyes headlamp openings are swept back and the lamps are staggered and stepped for proper aim. The simple and functional park/turn lamps in their exact positions in the bumper finish it off. I always like how this theme was carried from the Mustang, to the Tbird and then to the mid-size LTD. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #157 – November 22, 2009, 11:19:02 AM You know I actually have an 86 nose here for sale that I could use but I think I'll pass. LOL!! I really like the shape of the 87-88 nose. To me it actually has a "bird look", with how it comes to a point. But of course I like most all T-Birds. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #158 – November 22, 2009, 12:13:20 PM Quote from: 1Bad88tbird;299756You know I actually have an 86 nose here for sale that I could use but I think I'll pass. LOL!! I really like the shape of the 87-88 nose. To me it actually has a "bird look", with how it comes to a point. But of course I like most all T-Birds.I agree I like both looks. The 87-88 nose really ties into the look of the early classic Tbirds. So there is no win or lose.. It's just a matter of enjoying what you do have! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #159 – November 22, 2009, 07:21:05 PM My idea of adapting a 1986 Lincoln Continental dash pad to my Tbird was crushed today. The donor car at Pull-A-Part which I got my RH power seat track from has been removed. And what sucks is the pad was an exact match for my light gray. I should have snagged it a while back. I went to another salvage yard today to find a 82-86 Continental in any color but no luck. I think I am going to try to make my own. The design is so squared off and straight that I should have no trouble creating a deeply hooded dash top to give the pen 15pit an interesting look similar to mid 1960's Tbirds. My orginal dash pad is toast anyway. My ideas for this car flow like a river... I so wanna get this car safely on the road so I can enjoy it, even if it is not totally complete while I am driving it.Oh yeah and as luck would have it, Pull-A-Part got a 1980 Thunderbird Town Landau recently and it has that steering wheel emblem that I so desired but already found on eBay. I could have gotten this one for peanuts. The dash parts in that 1980 are in good shape too. I was marveling over the obscenely boxy look and wish I had one as a contrasting companion to my 1984. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #160 – November 24, 2009, 12:54:52 AM Since there is no saving the original dash pad, I removed the original dash pad today and completely sheared off the tosted foam and brittle vinyl with my bare hands which yeilded a sturdy metal base. This is going to be quite easy to adapt a 3" extension on the front edge for a deeply hooded effect. I will cut the extenstions from wood then use foam to pad the entire dash top base. After that it will be covered in vinyl. I still wish I could find a good used 1982-86 Lincoln Continental dash pad... The Continental dash is just a slight revision of the 83-84 Tbird/Cougar dashes and the Continental's top pad would fit perfectly in place. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #161 – November 24, 2009, 06:58:49 AM There are literally a dozen of those Lincolns at the big salvage yard I go to.Crown Vics and about 20 or so Fox Birds and Cougars. Quote Selected
Delete Reply #162 – November 24, 2009, 08:41:11 AM Quote from: vinnietbird;300043There are literally a dozen of those Lincolns at the big salvage yard I go to.Crown Vics and about 20 or so Fox Birds and Cougars.Would it be possible for you to get me a good dash pad from one of those Lincoln Continentals (82-86)? Any color will be fine if it is in good shape, but light gray is a plus. Just let me know how much it will be plus shipping to 28056. Thanks! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #163 – November 24, 2009, 10:34:17 AM I just realized your new avatar and your name on here go well together. LOL!! Quote Selected
Delete Reply #164 – November 24, 2009, 01:34:20 PM Quote from: Watchdevil;299602The halo effect I wired into the parking and side marker lamp circuit! Here is the link for you all from eBay!These are quality units and they do come with the headlamp bulbs. Don't forget to order two pairs!Can you tell me what type of light pattern do the lamps on low beams have? Do they look like sealed beam lamps, or european version? Quote Selected
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