Hi I'm new to this board I own a 90 Sunbird convertibleSE and like the look of the GT with the flip up headlights. I would like to know if anyone has done this conversion and what all do I need to do this? Do you need to replace the core support or is it just light assemblies and sheet metal? Thanks
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
Well there are two styles of flip ups. There are phase 1 flip ups (Sunbird SE, GT had em) and they used a 1st gen style front end.
There are the phase 2 flip ups (only Sunbird GT, I believe) and they plugged into a regular front end.
If you found some phase 2 flip ups, dont forget to grab the wiring between the lights and the mount on the firewall. Then it will work fine.
I did the conversion on my 92 sunbird le. i put the 93 gt nose on mine and it bolted right up to everything. to make the flip ups work you will need a power window switch and wire it right up to your batery( as there will be no connections on your stock headlights.
Could I tap into the power wire from the lights or Headlight switch to a relay for the motors?
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
no because you need to reverse the current to get the lids down... the switch you need is the same as a power window switch i dont know exactly what it is clled.
I didn't think of that. Do you know how they are wired from the factory? I would'nt think it would be a seperate switch.
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
It's a good thing there are still some of us old schooler's on here that remember and still have bookmarks from jbody pages from the past.
http://www.geocities.com/jeremygonyou/
Click on the left: Garage, Then: Install Flip up headlights.. Should give you an idea on what is involved.
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looks nice dont it......merry christmas
I used to have that style ^^^ In fact, the entire front end is still in my side yard
SunbirdZ24 wrote:I used to have that style ^^^ In fact, the entire front end is still in my side yard
Wanna sell it?
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
It would be expensive to ship. I figure you could get the hood and fenders off a 1st gen locally, then get my flip ups and the bumper....
I want one from a 2nd generation Ilike the look better,but thanks for the offer.
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
Well it is a 2nd gen, but the front end is from a 1st gen...
Thanks for the offer but I don't want to swap out the hood fenders and bumper to do this.
"I can't believe I'm customizing a Sunbird!"
Okay, good luck then....phase 2 sunbird gts are hard to come by...
