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I was wondering of any of you US guys ever got a hold of the sealed headlights from Japan????
My wife use to have a 85 LX in the early 90's and I always though how great that car would look with them. So if any of you guys got em post up some pics.
These are the ones Im talking about.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../JDMaccord.jpg
Here are mine, even got jdm covers.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...PICT4932-1.jpg
pure jdm right there
^^^ UGH read the thread location. 2geez.com. We're talking about JDM headlights, not those silly corner lights... :D
I've been trying to get my hands on those lights for my car for like 4 or 5 years but I've had a hell of a time... Got a couple deals in the works, been simmering in the pot for a while. Those headlights were also on the European 2gee Accords as well.
come on guys stop whoreing up the mans thread.
good luck on the search guaynabo89
Did you even see the picture? says "JDM" on the headlightQuote:
Originally Posted by 2ndGenGuy
Well I remember runnign into a couple when I was looking for one piece jdm headlights for my 4th gen accord on ebay. I just wanted to know if anyone had accomplished getting a set.
I think if we would have gotten those front lights the Accord would have had much better sales.
If I run into some i'll make sure I post.
I thought that you are trading the lights from that Bob dude from Malaysia?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2ndGenGuy
Yeah, I don't know what happened with him... Haven't heard from him. If anybody finds a source, hook me up!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hazwan
BTW, I think the Accord did quite well as it was... Its what got Honda's US factory rolling. Honda may not have continuted plants here in the US if the Accord hadn't done well. Besides that, it is styled quite well with the rest of the 80's cars. :)
well the 84-85 model years is when they started gettign more refined. smoother bumbers and more refind front end. My 85 lx had all the powers except efi. I remember how I hated that carb! lol
I had a 78 cvcc hatch and I never did like the front end. I did have plans for it though. lol
I remember they use to make a nice spoiler and front air dam for the 1st gen hatch but have not found any pics of em.
Sweet, if you ever run across the 1g spoiler and airdam, lemme know! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by guaynabo89
Looking for parts?
If you have Google Earth, go to
31 degrees, 48', 30.41" N
106 degrees, 13', 39.97" W
Eye Elevation 8,061 ft.
One day I am gonna go here and grab every 84 85 Accord part I can extract without breaking! <G>
yeah what happen to cheff bob...he was going to hook up 2nd gen guy.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...k/Picture4.png
Holy shit! That's a huge ass wrecking yard! Can I go with ya!?? ;)
It's only 1769 miles! I've driven my car to Phoenix! It's not much further than that! :D
I suppose I must admit I could get the one piece headlights here easily enough if needed. Not that I've ever tried sending a package anywhere to know whats involved on that....
& I still reckon you'd be better of getting some LHD ones from Europe... probably be closer too...
Problem is that I haven't run into anybody who has the one piece headlights AND live in a country with LHD cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by 79cord
Think you could score a set of these? I'm interested.
Whoa thats huge.
Might be headed to local wrecker this w/end anyway for Subaru Sherpa bits...
(Want spare Frt valance for my accord but no 1st gen there)
Will see how much & maybe take some pics...
Like I said though, I'd have no idea what transporting them would cost.
Any ideas of associated bits that may be needed/useful will be looking to include any mounting brackets but variations in Header panel, grille, bumper trims....
If it's bulky parts / simple differences you might be able to modify local bits more economically than transporting.
As far as I know our Accord spec's were relatively basic with few of the special JDM options even if their image was classier & more refined than Toyota boredom, so I'm not sure offhand if we ever got Headlight washers or anything wild like that, but doubt it. Local importers preferred to reduce/simplify model variations & specs to a 'mid range' spec.
Man, if you find a car with power mirrors (not power folding), digital gauges, or a ceiling console snag those too!
But yeah, as far as the headlights go, I'm pretty sure that they bolt right up to my chassis. At least that's from what I've seen. So all I'd need are the headlight housings. It might be nice to get the connectors for the headlights too, and if the bulbs are in them, those too just for reference.
I will pay shipping, just lemme know the cost. I'm not expecting you to eat that cost by any means.
If you go to Google Earth, and put in the SEARCH box "auto parts used" or "auto salvage" or some terminology like you would see in the Yellow Pages, it will zoom in on the yards. Go to about 50,000 feet above your town and do the search thing. Let me know how you do! I think if you try it in Phoenix or Tucson where cars don't rust, you can see some big yards!
Hmm... I'm going to be going to Phoenix pretty soon, maybe I should hit the wreckers while I'm there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Boltgunner
Honda Auto Salvage
4039 E Winslow Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 470-0789
My driver's door and a new bumper skin came from there
Hi there
Here are aftermarket lights, but only one piece, (left OR right) and not really cheap:
Ebay.de, Item No. 270136964624
(100 Euro ~ 135 USD)
http://cgi.ebay.de/HONDA-ACCORD-1600...QQcmdZViewItem
I can ask my German Honda guys for used stuff, if you like?
D.
Ok the day was miserable & grey but I visited the a cheap local self-serve car wreaker for Australian Accord headlight photos.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_14_full.jpgEarly 2nd gen Accord.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_15_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Hatch
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_16_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Hatch
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_17_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Headlight cavity
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_18_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Headlight rear
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_19_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Headlight
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_20_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Headlight
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...65_21_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Tailight
Judging from the cars at the wreakers we didn't get any of the more interesting options here like Digital dash, roof consoles, electric mirrors, or even ALB, rear disc's & sunroofs like Europe, just the Carburettored 1.8 engine & power windows...
Nice pics!
What you call 'early 2nd gen' is model "SY" (1981-83) in Europe.
The late 2nd gen. is AC /AD (1983-85) here and got the pulled down bonnet only in Hatchback version.
Detlef
