Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Honey Comb Tails...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:00 PM
  #1  
phrozen755's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
From: CT
Default Honey Comb Tails...

Well...I had these from my first bird before she got wrecked (I bought a 2nd pair that were NEW that got destroyed...DHFDJKLFBNKJSBD) Anyhow, I grabbed these from my closet cause I was going to sell them, they leaked, and had a 1'' crack in the front...so I whipped them out, RTVed the entire inner shell to prevent leaks into the housing, wet sanded for like 3 hours, and applied 3 layers of clear coat.

Only thing now is..the "shiny" part inside the reverse light almost looks like its worn out, so there's parts of the "chrome" inside of the housing that I can't get too, coming off....Not really caring about that, as I saved myself about $250-$300 getting them new.

Anyhow, here's a before shot, and after.



Now, I want the ls1 tail light wiring harness...I had this "conversion" or "swap" if you will with my last bird, and didnt pull it off the car. I liked the ls1 harness as it has the connector bulbs instead of these metal socket and twist bullshits...anyone selling one? haha...also, anyone know of super bright tail light bulbs? it seems like everytime I get these shitty metal socket ones they're so friggin dim. I know they make LED ones, but they're for the ls1-type harness...
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:25 AM
  #2  
VIP1's Avatar
Copy & Paste Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,764
Likes: 208
From: Eastern MA
Default

You can get 55watt Halogen reverse lights at PepBoys. I have them on my car. I don't remember the brand but it comes in a black and yellow "blister" pack (just like other bulbs) in the bulb isle. They haven't burnt up any wiring either since reverse lights are typically on for only 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Since the stock reverse lights are standard incandescent bulbs and these are halogen...think the difference between the front blinker and headlight. Thats the brightness difference of these.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:04 PM
  #3  
phrozen755's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
From: CT
Default

Originally Posted by VIP1
You can get 55watt Halogen reverse lights at PepBoys. I have them on my car. I don't remember the brand but it comes in a black and yellow "blister" pack (just like other bulbs) in the bulb isle. They haven't burnt up any wiring either since reverse lights are typically on for only 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Since the stock reverse lights are standard incandescent bulbs and these are halogen...think the difference between the front blinker and headlight. Thats the brightness difference of these.

Thanks man, just wrote that down and I'll be trying to hunt them down


Nice bird btw aswell.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:23 PM
  #4  
Danny2tek's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,770
Likes: 7
From: Miami
Default

Sorry for the crappy cellphone pics

Edit... they know come in two packs (same mfr)
Attached Thumbnails Honey Comb Tails...-backups.jpg   Honey Comb Tails...-backupbulb.jpg   Honey Comb Tails...-backup2.jpg   Honey Comb Tails...-backup3.jpg  

Last edited by Danny2tek; Dec 20, 2008 at 03:46 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:25 PM
  #5  
phrozen755's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
From: CT
Default

Originally Posted by Mustang5.Ohater
Sorry for the crappy cellphone pics

YOU KICK ***!!!
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 06:33 PM
  #6  
Danny2tek's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,770
Likes: 7
From: Miami
Default

Originally Posted by phrozen755
YOU KICK ***!!!
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:35 PM
  #7  
VIP1's Avatar
Copy & Paste Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,764
Likes: 208
From: Eastern MA
Default

Originally Posted by phrozen755
Thanks man, just wrote that down and I'll be trying to hunt them down
You're welcome.

Originally Posted by phrozen755
Nice bird btw aswell.
Thanks.

Originally Posted by Mustang5.Ohater
Sorry for the crappy cellphone pics
Thats them.


Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:40 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE