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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Hey all, I have set of kinda rare Corvette tail lights that fit a 3rd gen. Anybody know anything about these like who made them or how much they're worth? I think I'm gonna sell 'em. -Mike
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Snap a picture........Even if its just the lights uninstalled.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

I don't think they are popular at all but if youre patient you may find someone who will pay something for them, I wouldnt expect to be flooded with high bids though.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

i think it makes it look like a bug, im not sure what there worth though, there's a market for anything im sure someone wants them.
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

you can still buy them on ebay, but they have 2 holes per side not 3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-92...Q5fAccessories

my opinion, leave vette light to the vettes
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

That is the first set I've seen for 6 lights instead of 4.

They are "rare" for a reason......
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

They were 4 lights and are modded for 6 lights. Don't worry, I'm not using them on my IROCs I took 4 of the shades off for my Corvette. I have this former show car I've been parting out....... Uhg, Ya had to see it to believe it........
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Old Sep 13, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

And.....
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

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And.....
interseting hood
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

I've seen the ZR1 panel for Camaros and I thought it actually looked pretty decent. That...I'm not so sure about the one that's on your car right now.
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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

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I've seen the ZR1 panel for Camaros and I thought it actually looked pretty decent. That...I'm not so sure about the one that's on your car right now.
Whoa ! Hey now........ It's not "my car" I own it but I bought it for parts. I would NEVER be seen driving this partial birth abortion......... LOL !!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Never seen those tails either...kinda crazy.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

I saw a car in a mag 15 years ago that had that tail light conversion done.

Never really took off.

Probably best.

Leave it on the vette.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

I'm not using them. I am going to sell them. Probably on Ebay. Does anybody know who made these? It would help to list them so that if anybody is looking for them they'll be able to find them. Company name ? Anything ?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

holy skyline batman!!! those are ugly, sell them and get them gone, maybe if they did the late 4th gen style custom to fit the 3rd, it might look good
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

So, No one has a manufacturer's name ? No Idea who made these ? They're going on ebay tommorow. It would be a help if I had a name. Somebody might be looking for a set of these.......
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Hey guys, I got these listed up on Ebay. I got alot of PMs' from folks on here about these lights. Nobody was asking to buy them though... LOL !!!

Anyway they're item # 280402038108 If anybody cares to follow the auction and wants to see what they go for. It would be a shame to just send them to the boneyard. -Mike
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

What holds those bad boys in place?
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

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What holds those bad boys in place?
There's metal tabs molded into it that have a threaded studs. They go through the stock mounting holes.
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Sold for 20 bones, thats not bad...
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

one man's trash is another man's taillights
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

Originally Posted by mike graycar
And.....
Are those the elusive export paddle mirrors?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Re: Corvette tail lights for a 3rd gen.

someone save those horrendous things from themselves!!!
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