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Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 03:41

I am feeling kind of unsure about what I think of the parts for this mod, so I am going to assume the critisisms will start flying... ha ha... I really think (Really Hope) the ring being made part of the fender to finish it out, and the lens being the only stand alone part, will shrink the overwhelming appearance...

The new headlight ring is actually only a 1/4 inch wider, and 3/4 inch taller that the factory bezel and headlamp assembly. Once the ring becomes part of the fender work and is painted, the width of the light is actually a 1/2 narrower and a 1/4 inch shorter.... So by the measurement, I am actually installing a smaller assembly, but it sure doesnt look like it...

Here are a few comparisons of Factory and Modded...

laptoprob · Feb 23rd, 2011, 07:21

Yuk... Looks like Beetle lights. Takes away the length shape of the side panels.
What are you going to do to the grill and grill edge?

Burdekin · Feb 23rd, 2011, 12:56

It has the coke bottle glasses effect, so a bit of trial and error to work out what looks good. You can't get everything right first time on a project. Couple of suggestions, a clear front lens and then set the light back in but vertical like the concept or maybe more oval lights like the new Mini lights.

222s · Feb 23rd, 2011, 13:07

Really enjoying reading your progress on this build!

Regarding the raked back lights, to my eyes, the issue is that they are too far forward, & thus appearing to be protruding too far from the wings - whilst the regular lights are also protruding, the effect there looks right. This issue also affect the concept renderings. Is there space to set the headlights back further, so that there is a smoother transition from the lower forward edge of the wing into the headlights?

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 15:26

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Originally Posted by laptoprob

Yuk... Looks like Beetle lights. Takes away the length shape of the side panels.
What are you going to do to the grill and grill edge?

I am going to run the Clear lenses, and once the Chrome ring is welded to the fender, blended then painted, they only thing you will see is the actual Glass Lense.

I going to weld the grille shell to make it part of the body, so it will be blended and painted like in the rendition. The only stand alone part of the grille will be the mesh in the opening and an inner shell ring.. I will also be altering the grille shell to give it the more dramatic pitch in the rendition, and take some of the flatness out..

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 15:41

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Originally Posted by mitch1971

It has the coke bottle glasses effect, so a bit of trial and error to work out what looks good. You can't get everything right first time on a project. Couple of suggestions, a clear front lens and then set the light back in but vertical like the concept or maybe more oval lights like the new Mini lights.

I looked at the mini lights, but they are not a true oval from what I can see.. I think that once the bulkiness of the outer ring, and the only surface area showing is the Smaller Clear Glass Lense, it will look like the rendition..

Take a look at the pictures below, and see if I am running in the same thing after the only part left is the Lenses....The Lense is an Oval Lense, I would never think it could be pulled off with a standard round lense...ha ha

redcar · Feb 23rd, 2011, 16:30

i think you're pretty much on the money there, Rob... the lights are very close to the vox images..

keep going..

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 17:09

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Originally Posted by redcar

i think you're pretty much on the money there, Rob... the lights are very close to the vox images..

keep going..

Thanks.... I really think they are... The photographs make me nervous, but in person, it is very easy to see how close it is.

john h · Feb 23rd, 2011, 17:23

Looks good to me.

Nice hint of DB5 about it

John

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 23rd, 2011, 17:33

I have decided to do some quick body work with white masking tape, do you think it will hold up? ha ha The chrome ring and cut metal was too overwhelming in the pictures, in person it didnt look as bad. I got nervouse every time I looked at the pictures being posted, so here are some with the Taped Body Work... LOL I hope these pics better communicate what will actually be going on... I think you have to keep in mind the position of the car and that when it is on the ground there will be a completely different perspective...

Feb 23rd, 2011, 03:41	#51
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I am feeling kind of unsure about what I think of the parts for this mod, so I am going to assume the critisisms will start flying... ha ha... I really think (Really Hope) the ring being made part of the fender to finish it out, and the lens being the only stand alone part, will shrink the overwhelming appearance... The new headlight ring is actually only a 1/4 inch wider, and 3/4 inch taller that the factory bezel and headlamp assembly. Once the ring becomes part of the fender work and is painted, the width of the light is actually a 1/2 narrower and a 1/4 inch shorter.... So by the measurement, I am actually installing a smaller assembly, but it sure doesnt look like it... Here are a few comparisons of Factory and Modded... __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Feb 23rd, 2011, 13:07	#54
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Really enjoying reading your progress on this build! Regarding the raked back lights, to my eyes, the issue is that they are too far forward, & thus appearing to be protruding too far from the wings - whilst the regular lights are also protruding, the effect there looks right. This issue also affect the concept renderings. Is there space to set the headlights back further, so that there is a smoother transition from the lower forward edge of the wing into the headlights? __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock. Last edited by 222s; Feb 23rd, 2011 at 13:09.

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john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Looks good to me. Nice hint of DB5 about it John __________________ XX

Feb 23rd, 2011, 17:33	#60
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	I have decided to do some quick body work with white masking tape, do you think it will hold up? ha ha The chrome ring and cut metal was too overwhelming in the pictures, in person it didnt look as bad. I got nervouse every time I looked at the pictures being posted, so here are some with the Taped Body Work... LOL I hope these pics better communicate what will actually be going on... I think you have to keep in mind the position of the car and that when it is on the ground there will be a completely different perspective... __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Feb 23rd, 2011, 07:21	#52
laptoprob Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2020 15:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haarlem	Yuk... Looks like Beetle lights. Takes away the length shape of the side panels. What are you going to do to the grill and grill edge?

Feb 23rd, 2011, 16:30	#57
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	i think you're pretty much on the money there, Rob... the lights are very close to the vox images.. keep going..

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