2008 Silverado projector retrofit...
Dec 30, 2015 | 10:56 PM
#51
I figured it out to use the threads on the projector. I cut a hole 51 mm center on where the lows where sitting and I put a 1-1/2 washer on the back but I had to cut a 1/8" off with a plasma cutter but it fits perfectly and the projector sits an 1-1/2 at least away from the lens all I need to do is adjust the shroud. I'll have a whole write with pics for the other side just the weather is still bad. But the projector centers and you can adjust the bowl if it is a little off. Here some pics
Lookin forward to that thread.
Curious. Are those square shrouds? Why not round?
Dec 31, 2015 | 12:18 AM
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The projector is square. And I made a mistake but not a big one yet I put the washer like I said but the projector was still lose so I had to put the rubber behind it which brought it up about an inch closer to the lens but i think I'm still good anymore cutting and I'll have to cut the frame that holds the radiator up for the d2s fitting. But it looks really great as long as the 51mm is centered on where the bulb sit it fits perfectly and the lights are already lined up also you can adjust the bowls with the factory setting once installed up or down of course. I hope I can finish tomorrow with a lot of pics looking for a good camera to do a good write up and put it all in one thread or at least here.
Dec 31, 2015 | 10:17 AM
#53
The projector is square. And I made a mistake but not a big one yet I put the washer like I said but the projector was still lose so I had to put the rubber behind it which brought it up about an inch closer to the lens but i think I'm still good anymore cutting and I'll have to cut the frame that holds the radiator up for the d2s fitting. But it looks really great as long as the 51mm is centered on where the bulb sit it fits perfectly and the lights are already lined up also you can adjust the bowls with the factory setting once installed up or down of course. I hope I can finish tomorrow with a lot of pics looking for a good camera to do a good write up and put it all in one thread or at least here.
Looks great. Will you be using any JB weld?
Lookin forward to your update.
Funny you talk about finding a camera. I'm in the market and am trolling the bay for one right now. I have actually decided to put the my retro on the back burner until I find a nice camera. That and because my daughter joined a cheerleading crew and it sucks being limited with my phone.
Dec 31, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Oh, it looked round from that view.
Looks great. Will you be using any JB weld?
Lookin forward to your update.
Funny you talk about finding a camera. I'm in the market and am trolling the bay for one right now. I have actually decided to put the my retro on the back burner until I find a nice camera. That and because my daughter joined a cheerleading crew and it sucks being limited with my phone.
Looks great. Will you be using any JB weld?
Lookin forward to your update.
Funny you talk about finding a camera. I'm in the market and am trolling the bay for one right now. I have actually decided to put the my retro on the back burner until I find a nice camera. That and because my daughter joined a cheerleading crew and it sucks being limited with my phone.
Dec 31, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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Yeah I'll being using jb weld around the back of the washer to seal it better I think I can still place the rubber over the top and I am probably going to his use silicone to seal it back up. The camera I have is all big and fancy and I don't want to mess it up but I might as well get some kind of good pics
What camera do you have? Make n model?
Dec 31, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Dec 31, 2015 | 09:42 PM
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Oh yeah those are way nicer well I work on it all day and got no where I think the only way is to go by that thread I'm still trying my way but it doesn't look to be working. The projector sits and works great lined up but the shroud will not go give enough play to sit properly if only someone eased in and gave us tips!
Jan 1, 2016 | 11:54 AM
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Oh yeah those are way nicer well I work on it all day and got no where I think the only way is to go by that thread I'm still trying my way but it doesn't look to be working. The projector sits and works great lined up but the shroud will not go give enough play to sit properly if only someone eased in and gave us tips!
You need to get that thread going. I forget where I saw some threads, it must've been HIDPlanet. I saw a few threads regarding Silverado retros.
Take some pics and organize them and start that thread
Happy New Year
Jan 1, 2016 | 10:47 PM
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Well, I broke down and got the D750. Found one on sale and couldn't turn it down.
You need to get that thread going. I forget where I saw some threads, it must've been HIDPlanet. I saw a few threads regarding Silverado retros.
Take some pics and organize them and start that thread
Happy New Year
You need to get that thread going. I forget where I saw some threads, it must've been HIDPlanet. I saw a few threads regarding Silverado retros.
Take some pics and organize them and start that thread
Happy New Year
Man this is driving me nuts I couldn't get many pics. It took me four hours today and a lot of frustration. I should be done now .