clear lenses on OEM headlight housing?

Stdyhand · January 11th, 2012, 08:54 AM

Will clear aftermarket headlight lenses fit an OEM headlight housing? I know they are basically the same size around the edges, but I didn't know if they sealed the same.

I want to do the HID retro fit, but I am not about to cut into brand new headlights. I have clear lenses already and I can get a pair of OEM headlights fairly cheap. I'm wondering if the clear lenses will fit the OEM housings and I can just cut into them to do the HID retro fit.

From some pictures I've seen online, it looked like someone else had already done something similar to this and it actually looked quite well.

Stdyhand · January 11th, 2012, 02:30 PM

If anyone has done this or knows if it will work I'd sure appreciate hearing about it. Thanks.

ryanw · January 11th, 2012, 02:57 PM

The head light you have now are the a one piece design cuz the stock ones are 3 piecs

I know nothing about hids, so im unsure what your saying about taking the head lights apart, the stock head light are sealed other then where the light inserts into them

Stdyhand · January 11th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by ryanw

The head light you have now are the a one piece design cuz the stock ones are 3 piecs

I no nothing about hids, so im unsure what your saying about taking the head lights apart, the stock head light are sealed other then where the light inserts into them

No I have the 3 piece headlights with projector like these 1987-93 Mustang Chrome Projector Headlight Kit at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

On these, the plastic clear lense can come off by either melting the glue around the edge or cutting it.

I am wanting to know if I can remove the OEM headlight lense, will my current clear lenses fit the OEM housing?

FastStang91Lx · January 11th, 2012, 07:57 PM

What the hell are you trying to gain? Having two sets of fucked up headlights that aren't any good anymore?

Stdyhand · January 11th, 2012, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by FastStang91Lx

What the hell are you trying to gain? Having two sets of fucked up headlights that aren't any good anymore?

This is what I am trying to gain....HID Foxbody Projector Retrofit - Ford Mustang Forums : Corral.net Mustang Forum

I thought most were aware of this retrofit by now. It isn't exactly a new idea.

70-yenko-nova · January 12th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Just be sure you wanna do it before you go ahead because I (personally) think it looks terrible.

FastStang91Lx · January 12th, 2012, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by 70-yenko-nova

Just be sure you wanna do it before you go ahead because I (personally) think it looks terrible.

X2

1LOUDGT · January 13th, 2012, 06:41 AM

To each his own but I’m not digging it.

January 11th, 2012, 08:54 AM	#1
Stdyhand Regular 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	clear lenses on OEM headlight housing? Will clear aftermarket headlight lenses fit an OEM headlight housing? I know they are basically the same size around the edges, but I didn't know if they sealed the same. I want to do the HID retro fit, but I am not about to cut into brand new headlights. I have clear lenses already and I can get a pair of OEM headlights fairly cheap. I'm wondering if the clear lenses will fit the OEM housings and I can just cut into them to do the HID retro fit. From some pictures I've seen online, it looked like someone else had already done something similar to this and it actually looked quite well.

January 11th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#3
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	The head light you have now are the a one piece design cuz the stock ones are 3 piecs I know nothing about hids, so im unsure what your saying about taking the head lights apart, the stock head light are sealed other then where the light inserts into them __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears Last edited by ryanw; January 11th, 2012 at 07:37 PM.

January 11th, 2012, 07:57 PM	#5
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	What the hell are you trying to gain? Having two sets of fucked up headlights that aren't any good anymore? __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

January 12th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#7
70-yenko-nova Regular 1991 Ford Mustang LX Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Whiteman AFB Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just be sure you wanna do it before you go ahead because I (personally) think it looks terrible. __________________ Car for sale.. for the right price.

January 13th, 2012, 06:41 AM	#9
1LOUDGT Enthusiast 2006 GT 11.99@114 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 802 iTrader: 0 reviews	To each his own but I’m not digging it. __________________ 2006 GT (Fastest) 2004 COBRA (Faster) 1990 LX 5.0 (Fast)

January 11th, 2012, 02:30 PM	#2
Stdyhand Regular 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 reviews	If anyone has done this or knows if it will work I'd sure appreciate hearing about it. Thanks.

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