Looking to swap headlights with someone...

HLC · 19-10-2006, 02:33 PM

Gday guys,

im looking to swap a set of AU headlights with someone...

these are the current headlights on my car:

and i am looking for a set like the ones on Mattp's car:

ie: Headlights with Chrome Bezel's and a clear indicator lens, not the orange indicator lens like on my headlights..

the headlights must be in VERY good condition, with NO fogging, chips/scratches or anything like that.

Sydney area is preferable, as i do do a fair bit of night driving, so i do need headlights at all time.

i might be interested in buying a set if the price is right. but a swap is preferable.

thanks guys
-Henri

JC · 19-10-2006, 02:49 PM

Get a set like Jonbays has. They look not too bad, IMO, and are really cheap now.

TwistedEL · 19-10-2006, 03:10 PM

Dude I love the yellow against the Monsoon

I'm still not 100% about the clear side repeaters on my car
You totally sure that's what you wanna do?

HLC · 19-10-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEL

Dude I love the yellow against the Monsoon

I'm still not 100% about the clear side repeaters on my car
You totally sure that's what you wanna do?

100% positive. i want clear on all 4 corners. makes the car look real cut and dry i reckon, blue- clear/chrome. none of that orange/yellow :P

JC- those headlights arnt my style :P

mattp · 19-10-2006, 03:51 PM

That second car looks hot!

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I'm not 100% on the details, but I'm pretty sure the AUI's (like mine) had a different headlight to the AUII/III's. Something to do with the wiring being part of the headlight unit or not. ? I'm pretty sure you can use adaptors or something, but for sake of ease you'd be best getting hold of some AUIII Fairmont headlights. Like I said, I'm not sure, so perhaps someone older and wiser could jump in here... I read it somewhere on the site but I just did a quick search and came up with nothing. I may be entirely wrong. ?

The Dok · 19-10-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mattp

I'm not 100% on the details, but I'm pretty sure the AUI's (like mine) had a different headlight to the AUII/III's. Something to do with the wiring being part of the headlight unit or not.

Correct, the AU1 headlight has its loom attached to the headlight, the AU2-3 has a seperate loom off the headlight, it's an easy conversion though, it just means you have to "cut" the parklight wires & re-join them thats about all. :voldar02:

HLC · 19-10-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

Correct, the AU1 headlight has its loom attached to the headlight, the AU2-3 has a seperate loom off the headlight, it's an easy conversion though, it just means you have to "cut" the parklight wires & re-join them thats about all. :voldar02:

that i didnt know.. where abouts would i have to "cut" the wires and rejoin them. and would i need to solder etc?

The Dok · 19-10-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

that i didnt know.. where abouts would i have to "cut" the wires and rejoin them. and would i need to solder etc?

You can cut them where they go into the main loom (@3" from case), you "should" solder/heatshrink them, but just use male/female connectors & tape them to prevent moisture entry. Don't stress, it's an easy job really.

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HLC · 19-10-2006, 05:18 PM

oooh ok thanks Dok!

now i just gotta find someone willing to swap.

phildee · 19-10-2006, 06:43 PM

They do look better clear, My AU2 Fairmont came with 1 of each, I ended up getting the orange one opened and changed. Don't know if anyone up there can do that for you?

HLC · 19-10-2006, 06:51 PM

could be done i guess. i just need the little lenses then.

**Uncle_Ken** · 20-10-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEL

Dude I love the yellow against the Monsoon

I'm still not 100% about the clear side repeaters on my car
You totally sure that's what you wanna do?

I like my white now (but I still don't mind yellow against the Monsoon)

I reckon swap, I have thought about lights for a while and I'm lucky to have had this combo when I got the car.
I reckon they look good for Monsoon Blue.
Uncle Ken :SaiyanSmi

GlennBA · 20-10-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

that i didnt know.. where abouts would i have to "cut" the wires and rejoin them. and would i need to solder etc?

AUII forte's have the same headlights as mattp's AUI. Grab a set like that. Or even series 3, they were like a grey coloured bezel rather than chrome. (see LG's car)

ClassicAU · 20-10-2006, 12:08 PM

How hard would it be to change the bezel? You could just do that if its not all that dificult couldnt you?

GlennBA · 20-10-2006, 12:13 PM

After doing my headlight bezels.. i reckon its SUCH a painful job..

Mr Hardware · 20-10-2006, 01:04 PM

mm, my AUII Forte has the clear blinkers. got clear rear blinkers too, now all i need is the clear side repeaters.

the AU3s had a slighty greyer/silverer tinge to the headlight encasing. very subtle change with that and the stocko AUIs/AUIIs.

**DJM83** · 20-10-2006, 05:06 PM

What about a set off a black T series with the darker bits where the chrome is on the standard lights

HLC · 20-10-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TE50 056

What about a set off a black T series with the darker bits where the chrome is on the standard lights

seen a T3 in monsoon. didnt look so good i reckon... also did a photoshop and didnt like it... i really want the chrome with clear lenses :(

**Mechan1k** · 21-10-2006, 09:02 AM

Henri ... are you interest in the projectors????
I think it's time to get rid of my ute ... so I will be stripping the good bits out of it before it goes ... so headlights will be swapped back with my originals (lucky i kept them) ... and other stuff will come out as well.

Comes with H4-H1 jump loom as well.

The thing is it has the black surrounds.

chief · 21-10-2006, 05:09 PM

Simon I am interested in the projectors.

**Mechan1k** · 21-10-2006, 05:10 PM

Will let you know what I decide over the next week ... cos other parts will be coming out of the ute if i do get rid of it.

HLC · 21-10-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Henri ... are you interest in the projectors????
I think it's time to get rid of my ute ... so I will be stripping the good bits out of it before it goes ... so headlights will be swapped back with my originals (lucky i kept them) ... and other stuff will come out as well.

Comes with H4-H1 jump loom as well.

The thing is it has the black surrounds.

well i'd be interested in the projectors cause they are awesome!! even if not in chrome. let me know.

LUXO_8 · 21-10-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

Correct, the AU1 headlight has its loom attached to the headlight, the AU2-3 has a seperate loom off the headlight, it's an easy conversion though, it just means you have to "cut" the parklight wires & re-join them thats about all. :voldar02:

its possible to disconnect the park light wiring out of the park light socket using a small blade to press in the detent on the contacts....so you dont actually have to cut/rejoin the wires

thats what i do and its very easy to do

Abacus · 21-10-2006, 10:07 PM

So, the headlights in Mattp's car are out of a series 1, is that correct?

LUXO_8 · 21-10-2006, 10:30 PM

As far as i can tell

Series 1
Forte - Grey painted
Futura - Chrome
Fairmont - Chrome
Fairmont Ghia - Chrome with orange indicator lens

Series 2
Forte - Grey painted or chrome....whatever ford felt like fitting it seems
Futura - Chrome
Fairmont - Chrome with orange indicator lens
Fairmont Ghia - Chrome

Series 3
Forte -Dark grey unless it had options(SR etc) where it had chrome.
Futura - Chrome
Fairmont and Ghia - Chrome

mattp · 21-10-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Abacus

So, the headlights in Mattp's car are out of a series 1, is that correct?

Yep, series 1 Fairmont.

There were no orange indicator lenses in the headlights in series 1, only series 2.

2barr · 21-10-2006, 10:42 PM

Dude get the ones from ebay from Tuning the altezza style ones. I put mine in last night and they are killer bright and look a bit different and real shiny reflectors looks awesome.

Abacus · 22-10-2006, 12:02 AM

I don't know why Ford do this. They have something that looks really good on one model, and then they change it for something that doesn't look as good on the next model. No reason other than change for change's sake.

Same thing happened with EF/EL tail lights.

Those series I lights look much better than the series II ones.

HLC · 22-10-2006, 10:08 AM

sooooo anybody? noone wants to swap?

JeffAU1 · 22-10-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HLC

sooooo anybody? noone wants to swap?

Its looking that way ...