I am presently in the process of making "Prototype" replacement lenses for 86' to 88' Fastback GT.And if all goes well,then on to making Notchback & Coupe lenses.If my lenses come out OK then will try my hand at making Sail Panel too.Let me know if this would be something wanted.Should have my first set of Fastback lenses done by the end of June.
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Definitely a market. It is getting difficult to find/afford useable, much less nice, GT lens. You could almost name your price for them. Last 3 GTs I've had, needs lens. Good luck!
Some of you are wondering about the quality and price.I am not going to set a price until my first set is completed next month.The lenses will be made out of "POLYCARBONATE LEXAN" and formed over a wooden buck of the tail lights.I already have the Lexan.Still trying to find some honeycomb that I can also put between the lens and the tail light assembly like the Trans-Am,for some other kind of look.
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You would be hailed a HERO and must wear a crown during all waking hours of the day if you pull this off !!!!!!!
I do have a NON cracked drivers side for sale to tide anyone over until this awesomeness is complete. Slight delam at very top, like above the O to above the P but not down to the O or P. Way above it. Just sayin if anybody needs it. ------------------ Put the blow torch down please, its just a Fiero.
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Can it be a single piece without the gap in the middle?
Yes.....I could possibly do that......Just cut the LEXAN in twice the length ...So instead of Heigth of 9" and a Width of 32 1/2".Would just make it Heigth of 9" and double the Width to 65".
That was a good idea...Now need to buy a bigger sheet of LEXAN to try a single piece without the gap in the middle.
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Yes.....I could possibly do that......Just cut the LEXAN in twice the length ...So instead of Heigth of 9" and a Width of 32 1/2".Would just make it Heigth of 9" and double the Width to 65".
That was a good idea...Now need to buy a bigger sheet of LEXAN to try a single piece without the gap in the middle.
Yes, one piece would rock!!!
------------------ Put the blow torch down please, its just a Fiero.
What if you would need to replace a bulb or something? That would mean you would need to take the now one-piece assembly out, not a huge deal, just stating. And if it gets damaged, the whole piece would need to be replaced/repaired.
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I would definitely be interested in a one piece lense, especially if it shaves the trunk lock to further clean up the lines, and am also curious to see what a 4th gen Firebird inspired honeycomb tail light design would look like.
I'm very interested. The Fiero Store still has the mold for the passenger side one. Maybe you could see if it could be modified to recreate the drivers side?
I need to remake it in thicker LEXAN first....I am trying to make it with the curve under the lock mechanism and the sides between PON / TIAC to keep water from penetrating into the lens.
What would be a fair price in two separate pieces and one solid piece?And I definately want the groove under the lock mechanism added to the lens.
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Guess what...............I got the drivers side done....One down and one to go...Now I need to find some honeycomb mesh...
This lens was made out of regular plexiglass to start with.Don't want to ruin a Lexan Sheet on the trial run.So unfortunately it snapped in 3 pieces when finishing the bends.This totally sucks.Better luck next time.
