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Old 04-01-2007, 09:26 PM
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Default electric headlight openers for 69 camaro where to get

looking to installa kit to open lights anyone know where I can get these thanks
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Old 04-01-2007, 09:30 PM
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looking to installa kit to open lights anyone know where I can get these thanks
Detroit Speed offers the nicest I've seen.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/productp...t_kit_prod.htm
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Old 04-01-2007, 09:54 PM
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Old 04-02-2007, 12:15 PM
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If your car is already together, the Detroit Speed kit is probably the better choice, as it does not require removal of the headlight capsules. However if you are still putting it together, I like the kit from Retro-Electro. IMO it is a cleaner install, and a more durable set-up. Good luck.

http://www.retro-electro.net/home.html
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Old 04-02-2007, 01:00 PM
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Detroit Speed offers the nicest I've seen.

http://www.detroitspeed.com/productp...t_kit_prod.htm



Agreed, we just did an RS conversion and these things were slick. Highly recommended.

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I can't believe I'm reading this!!

You guys must live where it's warm all the time!!

They switched the '68 over to vacuum b/c of burning out the '67 electric motor jobbers AND don't I know it!!

I unplugged mine years ago and left the doors open b/c of ice and snow!!!!

heck, I'm not even sure they still work if I was to plug them back in, it was that bad a call by GM, imho!!!

Now the Opal GT headlight flipper handle jobber I LIKE, but probably a nightmare installing it on a First Gen. Car!!

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Old 04-03-2007, 10:27 AM
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I can't believe I'm reading this!!

You guys must live where it's warm all the time!!

They switched the '68 over to vacuum b/c of burning out the '67 electric motor jobbers AND don't I know it!!

I unplugged mine years ago and left the doors open b/c of ice and snow!!!!

heck, I'm not even sure they still work if I was to plug them back in, it was that bad a call by GM, imho!!!

Now the Opal GT headlight flipper handle jobber I LIKE, but probably a nightmare installing it on a First Gen. Car!!

pdq67
If you had experience with the vacuum POS set-ups, you would understand. Both the DSE and the Retro-Electro set-ups are much more reliable than the original 67.
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:08 PM
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I can't believe I'm reading this!!

You guys must live where it's warm all the time!!

They switched the '68 over to vacuum b/c of burning out the '67 electric motor jobbers AND don't I know it!!

I unplugged mine years ago and left the doors open b/c of ice and snow!!!!

heck, I'm not even sure they still work if I was to plug them back in, it was that bad a call by GM, imho!!!

Now the Opal GT headlight flipper handle jobber I LIKE, but probably a nightmare installing it on a First Gen. Car!!

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Old 04-03-2007, 01:24 PM
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"LIVE IN THE NOW, MAN...."
No doubt! 40 years worth of technology at your disposal. Time to upgrade and close the headlight doors!
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:36 PM
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I can't believe I'm reading this!!

You guys must live where it's warm all the time!!

They switched the '68 over to vacuum b/c of burning out the '67 electric motor jobbers AND don't I know it!!

I unplugged mine years ago and left the doors open b/c of ice and snow!!!!

heck, I'm not even sure they still work if I was to plug them back in, it was that bad a call by GM, imho!!!

Now the Opal GT headlight flipper handle jobber I LIKE, but probably a nightmare installing it on a First Gen. Car!!

pdq67
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There is a certain irony to a post on a Pro-Touring website about the quality and reliability of 40 year old OEM designs.

Both the Retro-Electric and DSE pieces are far superior to either OEM designs.
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