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Old 05-22-2021, 06:04 AM   #21
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Well, my kit is on it's way!

$297 US, shipping included. I'm pretty excited for the project - I might go the same way as JBauer with the black inside, we shall see.

Now to decide if I "hotbox" the lights, or use the oven when my wife is at work lol.
Yup, JB's solution looks perfect. I would do them exactly like that, black interior and black trim. Hotbox.

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Old 05-22-2021, 07:20 AM   #22
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Well, my kit is on it's way!

$297 US, shipping included. I'm pretty excited for the project - I might go the same way as JBauer with the black inside, we shall see.

Now to decide if I "hotbox" the lights, or use the oven when my wife is at work lol.
Link please?

My headlights are aftermarket.... so I will not feel bad about the retrofit.
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Old 05-22-2021, 02:14 PM   #23
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Link please?

My headlights are aftermarket.... so I will not feel bad about the retrofit.
Retrofitlab.com
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Old 05-22-2021, 02:30 PM   #24
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Look for how to's on youtube from Help Me DIY. believe those are the ones he went with.
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Old 05-23-2021, 08:48 AM   #25
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Look for how to's on youtube from Help Me DIY. believe those are the ones he went with.
They are.

https://youtu.be/WuquQDSe-hQ
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Old 05-24-2021, 06:14 AM   #26
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Sorry...forgot "the" at the beginning for anyone trying the link.

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