construction of new headlights????

jlcustomz · 10-13-2015, 06:50 PM

Planning on swapping out my 2010 Camaro nose el camino conversion to a combination of 2015 & 2016 features. I handmade my current headlights, back in 09', Making the halo ring by bending an acrylic rod & scoring the backside to give the intended eyeball look.
On the 2016 light, wondering about the construction & lighting of the DRL on how to make my own, since this is a huge first site feature of the new model.Any info would be appreciated.

New light.

Pic of my current handmade lights & modded to fit nose conversion.

joemosfet · 10-13-2015, 07:59 PM

El Camarno! Nice work, looks like you have a few hours into it.

jlcustomz · 10-18-2015, 02:09 PM

Did a little experimenting with some 1/2" x 2" clear lexan & some module & linear strip blue led lights I have laying around. Sanding the lower side of the plastic gives the desired effect.
The front edge of the factory German made running light is likely a molded in cob continuous design. I may be able to cut the same appearance into the front & possibly with rope light , light up from the back & or the underneath to give a continuous light look, though it may not be as bright as the factory unit appears to be during daylight.

Haven't found anyone between several different forums to have any knowledge of the latest running light technology.

10-13-2015, 06:50 PM	#1
jlcustomz Drives: 83 el camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: jacksonville florida Posts: 260	construction of new headlights???? Planning on swapping out my 2010 Camaro nose el camino conversion to a combination of 2015 & 2016 features. I handmade my current headlights, back in 09', Making the halo ring by bending an acrylic rod & scoring the backside to give the intended eyeball look. On the 2016 light, wondering about the construction & lighting of the DRL on how to make my own, since this is a huge first site feature of the new model.Any info would be appreciated. New light. Pic of my current handmade lights & modded to fit nose conversion. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mL8...6&feature=plcp https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/

10-13-2015, 07:59 PM	#2
joemosfet Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,006	El Camarno! Nice work, looks like you have a few hours into it. __________________ SOLD: 2014 Camaro Coupe 2SS/RS M6 Blue Ray Metallic, NPP, Nav 2014 Stingray Premiere Edition Coupe #142/500 Z51 3LT M7 Laguna Blue, Magride, NPP, Exposed Carbon Fiber Roof, Carbon Fiber Dash, Suede Wrapped Interior Canceled: 2016 Camaro Coupe 1AK37 2SS Coupe, G7E Garnet Red, BRJ Adrenaline Red Trim, F55 Magnetic Ride, NPP Exhaust, CF5 Sunroof, 56R Gray Split spoke w/ machined face, RN2 LPO Illuminated Bowtie, VYW Premium Floor Mats, W2D LPO Cargo Net

10-18-2015, 02:09 PM	#3
jlcustomz Drives: 83 el camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: jacksonville florida Posts: 260	Did a little experimenting with some 1/2" x 2" clear lexan & some module & linear strip blue led lights I have laying around. Sanding the lower side of the plastic gives the desired effect. The front edge of the factory German made running light is likely a molded in cob continuous design. I may be able to cut the same appearance into the front & possibly with rope light , light up from the back & or the underneath to give a continuous light look, though it may not be as bright as the factory unit appears to be during daylight. Haven't found anyone between several different forums to have any knowledge of the latest running light technology. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mL8...6&feature=plcp https://www.flickr.com/photos/132029468@N08/

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