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50resto "econony" headlights?

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snowman23

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Has anyone used these? I was wondering if it was really worth the extra cash to have OEM. These sound to be good quality and are on sale for cheap right now!

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-13007ECL-K 1&comp=LRS
 

mob

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I bought the 50resto version of the headlights, not the oem, its been almost over a year now they still look brand new, dont fog up, and it really was one of the best buys ive ever made because good headlights changes the whole car.
 

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yeah, i have they're white shift knob. and it hasn't fogged up on me yet either. but dont buy they're white faced gauges, while priced at a tantalizing 24.99, they fail to mention the kit includes no more then some white crayons and construction paper.
 

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Took about 7 days to get the lenses, 20 minutes per side to install all 3 lenses and forever to try to align them.
I drove around for several days with the driver’s side headlight scanning the upper branches of trees for squirrels, owls and UFO’s. The headlight lens had extra slack between the retaining clip and the screw head which allowed the lens to shift around. Fixed that with some small washers between the screw heads and the bottom of the mounting hole. I would recommend that you find 2 extra adjustment screws per side - they are the ones with the hex ends on the end of the screw where it sticks through the mounting plate. That may help the alignment problems, as the stock setup only allows adjustment with 2 screws, and is hard to adjust in and down at the same time.

If you bought Genuine Ford headlights, the adjustment will be easy. If you bought reproduction headlights, they will be very difficult to align properly. I bought reproduction units the first time, and my headlights could not be aligned: they would shine up in the trees and across the road. I even had all 3 screws set up as adjustment screws.

The set of headlights I now have say "Ford" on them and they seem to line up properly.

The adjustment screws are upper inside and lower outside screws. If the headlights were re-assembled properly, they will have a 5/32" hex on the screw. You can use a 1/4" ratchet with a 5/32" socket. The upper screws can be reached with the hood up, while the lower screws may require you to lay on the ground in front of the car and reach them from the bottom.

To align the headlights, find a level spot with a wall 25-30 feet away. Disconnect the driver light and align up the passenger light so that the light pattern is slightly below of the actual centerline of the headlight. This is to illuminate the right hand side of the road. Reconnect the driver light and disconnect the passenger light. The driver light should be aimed so that the light pattern on the wall is inward about 6" and slightly below the centerline of the headlight. This keeps you from blinding the oncoming cars. Disconnecting and reconnecting the headlights helps to show which headlight is shining in what direction. Reproduction headlights may shine in several directions at the same time, making it very difficult to align them if both lights are on at the same time

One Stangnetter recommends putting a fender cover over the headlight that isn't being aligned. I like his idea, it's simpler than disconnecting the lamps.
 

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PPI still has NOS Ford Headlights and the cost really is not too bad, there is no reason to by Repops IMHO.
 

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yeah Im having alot of problems adjusting the econo lights I got from 50Resto...

Ive adjusted them so the headlights are flush with the corner lights and the point straight to the ground. Cant see **** at night even with the highbeams on...
 

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Does anyone make a Ford genuine kit with amber corners, ford headlights, turn signals, mounting plates, rubber seal, everything?
 

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50Resto Does sell OEM Ford headlights I believe. You really only have to worry about the main lights, corner lights arent a problem.

LRS-13008-KIT
Our reproduction 6 piece headlamp kit for the 1987-93 Mustang is of the highest quality offering a long lasting finish unlike the originals. Don’t be fooled by other reproduction kits, we got the best! Deluxe kit includes new seals, adjusting plates and headlight bulbs.

Im not sure if that kit comes with Ford lights or Repro lights.
 

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A friend of mine bought a set of those cheaper sets, one of them was leaky though so he had to send it back. And I got a set of their repro LX taillight covers, they look good but fit like crap and one of them is falling off now so I gotta rig it up. Bottom line, forget their cheap stuff and spend a little extra now on the good stuff, its worth it.
 

snowman23

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thanks everyone.
I will just wait to get the real deal. I have done a ton to the car this year-rebuilt the tranny/added shift kit, new rear vert window, repainted it, added a 93 special edition spoiler/ new trunk (to remove the luggage rack) and NOW my CD player had decided it has had enough and won't stop skipping. SO I will have to wait a little bit on the headlights anyway. (My wife has been patient enough, and I really need my tunes)
 
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I got the smoked head lights for sn95, And they are crap there falling apart I dont like them
 
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