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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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tail light black out

hey i have a 89 firebird and i want blacked out tailights, i searched online and found them at a place for $79 which i think is alittle pricey. i searched jegs, summit but no luck, can someone help me?thank o and does anyone no were to get clear side markers for my car and a trans am ground effects kit? does any one know of a good junk yard in southern california? thanx for all ur help just got the car a couple months ago and ready to mod!!
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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here in canada its called "NIGHTSHADE" and we pick it up at our local parts place (canadian tire which =pepboys)..if all else fails, get the plastic pieces that go over your tailights.. as for the side clear lights...www.toucanindustries.com carries them for the irocs..check and see about your car..ground effects..they are all over the place...just look and youll find something..

and scrapyards...cant help you im a canuck..
sorry dude

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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:36 PM
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summit has them in their catalog, but not online. Just call their toll free number and tell them what you are looking for and they will get it. Their brand is called AVS blackouts. I think they are like $65.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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does anybody know if there are blackouts for ther front lights on camaros
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 07:29 PM
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does anybody know if there are blackouts for ther front lights on camaros
Yes there are, but I don't know where to get em. There might be some info about them in the link in my sig. Good luck.
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Old Jul 10, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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does anybody know if there are blackouts for ther front lights on camaros
As stated by MetalliCamaroRS, yes there are. I ordered mine from Advanced Auto Parts. I'm sure some local auto place would have them. They might not be in current stock, but they would be able to order them.
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Old Jul 16, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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I got my GTS headlight and Tail light blackouts for my 88 Iroc from JCWhitney
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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GTS is hard to find.. Jegs.Com used to carry em..

I've currently got AutoVentshade (AVS) blackouts mounted on my IROC, after having had the 2 previous sets stolen..

They're $90.00 direct from AutoVentshades... Part # 31544

You can find them for cheaper through vendors, or Ebay...

Good luck

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 12:29 AM
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mine are LUND "eclipse" tailight covers, I got them a few years ago for $30. they are build so you cant steal them, and come with the cool center peice to cover hte license plate.

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Originally posted by jawzforlife1:
mine are LUND "eclipse" tailight covers, I got them a few years ago for $30. they are build so you cant steal them, and come with the cool center peice to cover hte license plate.
$30?!

How are they theft resistant?

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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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there is a lip the gets pussed between the the bumber and bottom of the lights, and the is a lip the goes between the top of the light and the hatch, When the hatch is closed you cant get them off.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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has anybody ever used taht nightshade stuff? just wondering............
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:27 AM
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Originally posted by 87transam5.7tpi
has anybody ever used taht nightshade stuff? just wondering............
Mr.IrocZ did on his black car with 18" wheels
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:37 AM
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Originally posted by jawzforlife1:
there is a lip the gets pussed between the the bumber and bottom of the lights, and the is a lip the goes between the top of the light and the hatch, When the hatch is closed you cant get them off.
Yeah, mine were like that.... and they got stolen...

It's hard, but you can get em off with the hatch down.

I've heard of screw in blackouts, that drill into your taillight assembly... not cool, but supposedly that works...

I think the only way to really protect them (without damaging your car) is to park in a garage, use a car cover or take them off at night.

-LJ
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 01:43 AM
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good thing I have a garage
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 03:02 AM
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the reason why Jegs no longer carries GTS is because they're out of business. i think they were bought over by Lunds?? but i'm not positive about that. ebay usually has some good deals on them once in a while or try your local parts store
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Originally posted by jawzforlife1
mine are LUND "eclipse" tailight covers, I got them a few years ago for $30. they are build so you cant steal them, and come with the cool center peice to cover hte license plate.
Since the blackouts cover the license plate, your wouldn't be able to see the plate, so wouldn't that be illegal in Minnesota? I know in MD the plates (front and back) have to be completely ledgeable (sp?). Not to mention the blackouts cover the lights so that makes them illegal in MD.

Originally posted by jawzforlife1
there is a lip the gets pussed between the the bumber and bottom of the lights, and the is a lip the goes between the top of the light and the hatch, When the hatch is closed you cant get them off.
That is the same way the AVS blackouts are and i am sure if i give it a good pull, they would probably come off. However they would be harder than the GTS ones that just slide out.
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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Both my front and back covers are screwed in. Took no time to assemble. Looks great.

Mine are GTS. You maybe able to find a few still left on shelves in parts stores if you look now. 3-6 months will be too late.

"Mettalli", I know where to find them around our house if you want. Let me know.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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Does anybody know about the taillight blackouts, that when they light up they show, Z28??? I saw these on a 96 camaro and was wondering if they make them for our cars?
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
Does anybody know about the taillight blackouts, that when they light up they show, Z28??? I saw these on a 96 camaro and was wondering if they make them for our cars?
just get a backwords sticker made and put it on the inside of the covers.
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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jawzforlife1- Can you post a pic without the liscense plate thing? I was just wondering what the two look like at the plate area without that middle plate. $30 can't beat that!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:19 PM
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this is the best one i have

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Do you know where i can get them?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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No i dont, I got mine 3 years ago from a guy I know, Here is the info on them. They are made by lund, the the style is called "eclipse".

Try calling LUND and asking them from tailight blackouts for a camaro.
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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has anyone heard anything good/bad about these?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...04&prmenbr=361
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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or these?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/item.jhtml?...=77516&BQ=jcw2
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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I haven't heard of the WADE company from Jegs. However, I have heard about AVS, Auto Ventshade, from Summit. I have the AVS tail light blackouts, and there are great. I would advise you not too get the AVS headlight shades. The installation is a PITA.

-Kevin
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 08:52 PM
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does anyone know if anyone makes the clear covers besides GTS?

thanks
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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Originally posted by @ZZKKER
does anyone know if anyone makes the clear covers besides GTS?

Rear, nobaody makes them
Front, try lund I had a set and just sold them.
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