MrObsessive Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ok fellas........I've been wracking my brain lately trying to figure out which kit would have headlights like these.................. I looked at the Revell '83 Olds kit and while similar, they have an inset to the headlights in the bezels, and aren't quite right. In case you're wondering, yes this is a future project I have in mind.............'jus trying to make sure I have all the bits and pieces together before I consider tackling it. No time frame to start----just the piece of mind knowing that all is there whenever I'm ready. Any thoughts? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davysmodels Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Bill, would the headlights from the Revell 1980 Ramcharger fit? larry  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Larry, I just checked those out and they're too vertical as opposed to the Olds' horizontal quads. Even if I were to make them horizontal, they appear just a bit too large at that. Thanks for the suggestion though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Bill, these might work... Check with Jamie over at http://moluminum.com/ he has a couple of part numbers from Czech Truck Model. It is not the complete lamp assembly, but the bulbs are very detailed and look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Steve, that's it! Thanks so much for the link! I've bookmarked his site, and he's definitely hearing from me! The parking lamps I could make on my own..........In fact, I think I have something laying around that's very close to replicate those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Bill, If I can make them from scratch, Im pretty sure you can. Edited June 21, 2018 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Try these from the 86 El Camino kits . Pretty sure the Monte Carlo kits are the same . https://www.ebay.com/itm/MODEL-CAR-PARTS-1980-s-El-CAMINO-FRONT-END-WITH-LIGHTS-LENS-1-25-AMT-NEW/382470432305?var=null Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Those look nice, but they are not quite flat across.....they’re staggered and not flat like the Olds. Thanks just the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Are you looking for a part that's exactly what you need or a part that can be modified into what you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Repstock said: Are you looking for a part that's exactly what you need or a part that can be modified into what you need? Either or........but the closer I can get to what’s pictured the better. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, MrObsessive said: Those look nice, but they are not quite flat across.....they’re staggered and not flat like the Olds. Thanks just the same! Yeah I forgot about that , the only flat quad headlights I can think of don't have separate bezels . Both the Revell Cutlass kits and the Trans Am kits have the clear lenses but the housings would need to be cut and reworked . At least the Trans Am has chrome housings . Unfortunately these lenses aren't separated like in your pic , those PE bezels look like the way to go ! Edited June 21, 2018 by TooOld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Bill, how about this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/JO-HAN-FROM-THE-ARCHIVES-1977-CADILLAC-DATED-FRONT-BUMPER/401543607848?hash=item5d7ddd3628:g:JxgAAOSwcUBYHBKw I just looked at my '77 builtup closely, and it seems like with your skills you'd have little trouble cutting away the bezels/lenses. Make a mold and cast them in clear resin, then BMF the bezels and you'd be good to go. Worth a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hey! Those headlights are EXACTLY it! GM used that style pretty much from the mid '70's through the sometime in the '80's. I saved that auction and I know that seller VERY well! See him all the time! Now I do have a small resin casting kit but I haven't tried it yet. Something small like this would be ideal to practice on. Actually, I'm not sure I'd have to cut away the entire headlight assembly. Simply make an impression on the part, and resin fill it from there------shape and sand as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I use rhinestones from Michaels store and polish them smooth. Assortments for round better than rectangular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Keep in mind that the lenses on real square headlights like that are flat, not convex like on kits. They do them that way on kits to give the impression of a reflector behind the lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I was thinking the 80 MPC Monte Carlo would be another one to consider, maybe even the El Camino kits as I believe they were flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 75-ish Monza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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