Rectangular headlight conversion

I want to perform the rectangular headlight conversion on my vette, however, I can't find the kit anywhere. I found the JC Whitney part number, 97ZX0029TF, just surfing around. It appears to be no longer available. Anyone know where/how much I can get one for. OR if you have one and want to convert back anyone interested in trading the entire headlight assemblies?

Thanks!

ive seen the kit in one of the big 3 supplier's catalogs

cant remember which one

I know Ecklers, MidAmerica, and Corvette Central have kits for doing this. Let us know how it turns out, and of course, we need photos.

I just bought these for my custom Vette. If you have access to a junk yard for the buckets for them, you can save about $100 buying them without the headlights. When you order them, the people will explain. My experience was a very well informed person on the phone, quick shipping, and the part fit in the Vette perfectly. I dont have the buckets yet, my 2nd Vette needs some repairs first, they do seem to be very high quality. Dave.
http://vanacorvette.com/page22.htm

Thanks Dave! That's half the price of the big boys!!! I'm always one to try and save a buck!

Itsdave92570 said: I just bought these for my custom Vette. If you have access to a junk yard for the buckets for them, you can save about $100 buying them without the headlights. When you order them, the people will explain. My experience was a very well informed person on the phone, quick shipping, and the part fit in the Vette perfectly. I dont have the buckets yet, my 2nd Vette needs some repairs first, they do seem to be very high quality. Dave. http://vanacorvette.com/page22.htm

I'll never buy from those Vanacor A--holes again! Me & a buddy bought a couple hoods from them at the same time..he got a Stinger for his 77,I got the Daytona Turbo for my 79.We had them shipped directly to a body shop with an excellent reputation who would prep,paint & install them.When they arrived they were so warped & uneven the shop called us & said we should send them back,because it would take a minumum of 10+ hours each just to get them where they could fit them on the hinges.We sent them back & they said I wouldnt be charged a restocking fee if they were bad.I got charged the fee.It cost me $98 to truck them to me,but they wanted $200 for the return shipping.They were very rude on the phone when they realized I wasnt happy & wanted to send them back,tried to say I must have done something to the hoods,etc.Initially they were very pleasant.

|UPDATED|7/23/2004 4:35:44 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

I'm in the process of installing a front clip on my vette and will be puting in rectangular headlights. I've already found a few kits but does anyone know REALLY how they install? Do they use the existing brackets for the pop-ups or do they have their own mounting hardware? I called one of the companies that sell these kits and they said that the directions say it's a direct bolt-on replacment. Another company said that it is attached to the underside of your front clip by an adhesive......but they would have a tech call me back because they where not exactly sure. Ya......i'm still waiting for that call. All the kits pictured look very simular. Anyone installed one of these kits?

|UPDATED|8/8/2004 9:29:56 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

I can say about my kit from VanaCorvette. They direct bolted, no bonding or chemicals of any kind. I bought them without the "headlights" in them, which i explained further up in this post includes buckets. Went to the junk yard, paid $30 for the buckets and all that came with them, installation was quick and simple. The entire install job was less than 40 minutes, and all fit fine.