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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Replacing header panel?




when you replace the header panel do you have to get a grill too? Grill doesn’t fit right

went with the bigger head lite upgrade
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 05:59 AM
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I'm not sure if the grills are interchangeable but to my eye it looks as though the composite H/L assemblies greatly resemble the sealed beam lamps with the bezels installed.

If anything looks out of place its probably not due fitment issues but style---there were subtle changes in the grills over the years up to 2008 when the new front ends arrived on the E-Series.

If it weren't for the issues composite H/L's bring I'd have a set maybe........I do admit being partial to the Sylvania Silver Star lamps though.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 06:41 AM
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 01:24 AM
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Retrofit Projector Headlights

Check out https://www.vantageoptics.com/ they make retrofit projector headlights for our vans. They are great quality and make a huge difference, the owner of the company Scott will answer any questions about the headlights.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 05:29 AM
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Scott's a good guy, have known of his H/L conversions for a few years now. Everyone whose used his products seem quite satisfied, I wish him nothing but success as I believe he's a very small business.
 
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On your site it doesn’t say the lumens,
i use the Phillips vision 100% brighter
 
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Have you ever noticed those factory wheel covers have 7 lugs?
 
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Have you ever noticed those factory wheel covers have 7 lugs?
I have!

And like most others who do have always wondered WHY? Good thing I prefer the "dog dish" wheel covers---I like those a whole lot better.
 
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