clear plastic parts

ztim · July 10th, 2007, 03:47 PM

Is there any way to make those hard to come by plastic parts? You know,the white or colored kind that covers lights. There has got to be some hobby kit or something. Any ideas?
Thanks

texasred · July 10th, 2007, 04:01 PM

Most of the hobby kits I've seen are pretty pricey in themselves. What exactly are you looking for? A lot of us have parts and don't charge "ebay" prices.

When I was veeeeeeeery poor (not that I'm rich now) My 71 was missing the blue colored lenses for the dash lighting. Unwiling to pay massive amounts for such an insignificant (but noticable) piece, I went to the Dollar Store and bought a blue Tupperwarish pan, pulled out the scissors, and made my own covers. They worked great and nobody knew the difference (until now, of course).

A great man once said, "Necessity is a mother ^&%$#@!"

C.J.

ztim · July 10th, 2007, 04:39 PM

I need the plastic covers that go around the headlights. They cover the turn signals and stuff.

texasred · July 10th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Year? Model?

ztim · July 10th, 2007, 05:25 PM

It is the rh side plastic around the headlight for my 84 Delta 88 Royale.

I looked up the Super Casting Kit and you were right. The thing is pricey. $70. If getting it from Eastwood Co. it is $69.99. The refills are $24.oo.

ztim · July 11th, 2007, 12:45 PM

the corner

joe_padavano · July 11th, 2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ztim

the corner

I'm not sure why you think they're hard to come by. The wrecking yards here in the DC/Baltimore area have lots of 77-90 Olds B-bodies. I just picked up a complete header panel with grilles,marker lights, and headlights for an 84. My Caprice wagon is going to become a Custom Cruiser.

ztim · July 11th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Thanks. I won't go into asking what a B body is. That would be another post.

July 10th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	clear plastic parts Is there any way to make those hard to come by plastic parts? You know,the white or colored kind that covers lights. There has got to be some hobby kit or something. Any ideas? Thanks

July 10th, 2007, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Most of the hobby kits I've seen are pretty pricey in themselves. What exactly are you looking for? A lot of us have parts and don't charge "ebay" prices. When I was veeeeeeeery poor (not that I'm rich now) My 71 was missing the blue colored lenses for the dash lighting. Unwiling to pay massive amounts for such an insignificant (but noticable) piece, I went to the Dollar Store and bought a blue Tupperwarish pan, pulled out the scissors, and made my own covers. They worked great and nobody knew the difference (until now, of course). A great man once said, "Necessity is a mother ^&%$#@!" C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

July 10th, 2007, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Year? Model? __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

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July 10th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	I need the plastic covers that go around the headlights. They cover the turn signals and stuff.

July 10th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	It is the rh side plastic around the headlight for my 84 Delta 88 Royale. I looked up the Super Casting Kit and you were right. The thing is pricey. $70. If getting it from Eastwood Co. it is $69.99. The refills are $24.oo.

July 11th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	the corner

July 11th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	Thanks. I won't go into asking what a B body is. That would be another post.