New lights: Repro or Ford original ???

Bobafett123 · Aug 2, 2007

I have a question for those of you that have replace your headlights ???? I am getting ready to replace my stock Very yellowed fishbowled headlights with a new set of 6 piece head lights. I have noticed that there is a pretty good price difference between the Reproduction head light kits and the Ford original headlights with reproduction side markers. Is there really any difference either way ???? I was leaning toward a 1 piece set to replace my stockers but not real happy with the look.

Tasandmnm · Aug 2, 2007

All I know is do not buy the $200 6 piece aftermarket projectors from 50resto...they really look sharp as hell but the quality is very bad. First day I had them one of the inside lens covers just fell off and the other one cracked. I used some clear silicone and made the look ok, contacted 50resto and they will not let me exchange them for a different brand, only the same ones and that is after I spent over $2000 on various things with them. Maybe I am overreacting but they have lost my business, I would rather give CJ's or one of the other aftermarket resto places my business.

Mustang5L5 · Aug 2, 2007

You get what you pay for.

OEM > *

iwashmycar · Aug 2, 2007

i just got the 80 dollar repro kit and it fit great and looks just as good! I also put some silicone around the edges before install for added insurance

Bobafett123 · Aug 2, 2007

iwashmycar said:
i just got the 80 dollar repro kit and it fit great and looks just as good! I also put some silicone around the edges before install for added insurance

where did you buy your from??? If you can let me know that would be great !!! any picts of the new lights in the fox ????

iwashmycar · Aug 2, 2007

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

no pics yet though. maybe this weekend if its nice out

Kabuki_notch · Aug 2, 2007

iwashmycar said:
i just got the 80 dollar repro kit and it fit great and looks just as good! I also put some silicone around the edges before install for added insurance

I just installed some repro's on my car, I bought them from Blue oval industries, very fast shipping, the look great too. ill get some before and after pics up in a few mins

Tasandmnm · Aug 2, 2007

Mustang5L5 said:
You get what you pay for.

OEM > *

I didnt get what I paid $200 for

ryan218 · Aug 2, 2007

iwashmycar said:
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-13007E-KIT 1&comp=LRS

no pics yet though. maybe this weekend if its nice out

clear skys BUT still in the 90's

mustangjoe87 · Aug 2, 2007

I bought aftermarket from MPS about 5 years ago and they are still good.

Kabuki_notch · Aug 2, 2007

some pics

before
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after
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Bobafett123 · Aug 2, 2007

I was leaning toward the repro from Latemodel resto or Blue oval So Thanks guys I am about to order them !!! If anyone still has picts post them up !

MustangOwner · Aug 2, 2007

I bought repo's from 50resto.com and they fit/look great. They don't leak. I didn't put silicone around them? I didn't see the point i guess. The only way i'd go Ford OEM. Is if i was restoring it to stock. As one guy said. "You get what you pay for" Thats totally true. But the repos from 50resto.com are good quality. But i went repo cause i bought "ultra clear" which they don't make OEM Ford. So....

Bobafett123 · Aug 2, 2007

NICE !!! Huge freeking difference !!! Hope mine look half that good !

Bobafett123 · Aug 2, 2007

Ok I was just thinking ................................ Clear or amber corners .......... Leaning toward amber stocker style but not sure their the same price.

Kabuki_notch · Aug 2, 2007

personally, I dont like the clear corners, the stocks look just fine.

Kumm3 · Aug 2, 2007

Are the ones from blue oval or 50resto a DEPO brand? thats what i have on mine and they have never looked any different than when i installed them 6 years ago.

Shakerhood · Aug 3, 2007

iwashmycar said:
i just got the 80 dollar repro kit and it fit great and looks just as good! I also put some silicone around the edges before install for added insurance

Instead of Repops you should have bought Original Ford ones for 70 Bucks from PPI!

Bobafett123 · Aug 3, 2007

Shakerhood said:
Instead of Repops you should have bought Original Ford ones for 70 Bucks from PPI!

PPI ???? website or phone number for them ???

Jzava50 · Aug 3, 2007

i got the clear euro style on order ,and cant wait to see how they look on my car .... should i put an extra line of silicone on them or no .....what kind do you think if so???

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