99 Headlights In 1G Buckets?

[J_Parker]

Seeing as I've been dabbling with the idea of throwing a 99 front end on my GTO, I'd be going with some kind of 2G headlight. However, I got a quote from a couple of body shops, they want in the range of $1,000 to swap out the buckets and rad support... Fuck that!

So, I was wondering if anyone might have some photos, or a method of mounting 2G projectors into 1G buckets.

Thanks.

[IPD]

3SX Performance - 99 Conversion FAQ (http://www.3sx.com/faq/99/index.asp)

[stealthee]

If you have a drill and a welder, you can replace the buckets yourself. Only other thing you need is a spot weld cutter, and some time.

[J_Parker]

If you have a drill and a welder, you can replace the buckets yourself. Only other thing you need is a spot weld cutter, and some time.

As far as lining up the buckets, how risky would you say it is?

[stealthee]

The spot welds line up from the 1g to the 2g if memory serves. The main thing like any other project, take measurements.

[heptone182]

I cut mine and they look great if you ask me. I found a couple pics of the mod online that i used as reference when I did mine. Not sure who's car it is...
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/2.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/1.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/3.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/4.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/5.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/6.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/7.jpg
http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/heptone182/8.jpg

[Maximal]

Yep, it is possible to cut the 1st gens to get it to work. I spent the time and money to replace the buckets but if you spend a bit more time on the cutting you can probably make it look almost just as good.