Question: Custom REAR lights ?

[Laurence Opel GT]

I have searched, and found nothing.

I was considering posting this in the headlight thread, but I didn't want to bring that one off topic as I believe (hope) that there are plenty of headlight mods to be seen.

So here goes;

What about rear-end conversions on the Opel GT ???

I have scoured Yahoo and Googles images but as 99% of all photos are from the front/side one doesn't see much of the BACK of the cars and I would love to see if there are any rear-end custom jobs.

I love the Corvette, but feel that the Opel GT is more than a Corvette copy or mini-Vette (or whatever people tend to call it) and I am considering different options to make mine a little less mainstream.

I am getting a lot of inspiration from 1960's Italy...



I hasten to add that I am NOT trying to make a replica of something else, rather trying to get away from the extreme Corvette likeness.

Any images of rear-end convertions will be gratefully received!

[BQS4]

It would be a little difficult to post them here, but, go to some of the German GT club sites and look at their meet pictures. They ahve a lot of custom ideas there.

[baz]

never noticed it before but they look like 1950's land rover tail lights on the Ferrari

[heimue]

You mean, like this?

Dieter

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by heimue You mean, like this? Dieter

No, I'm more thinking of getting away from the Corvette style twin large lights.

Has anyone seen a GT with just one light (either side of course!!) ???

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by baz never noticed it before but they look like 1950's land rover tail lights on the Ferrari

He he, I have worked on a Aston Martin DB4 and the amount of stuff they've pinched from Bedfords, Minis and the like. And people hail that as some exclusive car. The only impressive thing about that car is the hand-hammered frontend, for the rest of it one might as well have a Vauxhall Firenza, looks better too!!

[baz]

i think i have seen a manta with mk1 cortina rear lights before but they were twinned each side
like the ones on this car
Google Image Result for http://www.premierautobodies.co.uk/news/NewsImages/Cortina-two-tone-rear.jpg

[markandson]

BLANCOJP is in the process of doing this

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by markandson BLANCOJP is in the process of doing this

IMO the Opel GT should have one or two ROUND lights...

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by Laurence Opel GT IMO the Opel GT should have one or two ROUND lights...

I beg to differ, The Opel GT should have what ever lights the vehicle designer deems appropriate. In my case, I have extended bumpers and a flat rear deck so the square lights complement the stance of the car. There was also a different light arangement from a Camaro I wanted to use but later found out they were very expensive.

In any event, I wanted more chrome in the rear so the lights I chose do look good on the car when completed.

[ungermm]

Originally Posted by blancojp The Opel GT should have what ever lights the vehicle designer deems appropriate

60's Cougar?

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by ungermm 60's Cougar?

I said designer, not MORON!!!

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by blancojp I said designer, not MORON!!!

Am I reading this wrong? That seems rather harsh.

[clemsongt]

Originally Posted by ungermm 60's Cougar?

Poor car...

[blancojp]

Originally Posted by West Coast GT Am I reading this wrong? That seems rather harsh.

Sometimes the letter "T" does not come out on my blackberry.

The actual comment was " I said designer, not Moron" because the end result looks like someone lacked major judgement in assembly.

[SaturnVUEguy]

I like your headlight thread, and there are some cool ideas there, hope to see some here as well.

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by SaturnVUEguy I like your headlight thread, and there are some cool ideas there, hope to see some here as well.

I'm waiting/hoping for some cool ideas/creations (which is why I started the thread), but I'm still waiting...

I'm a little new to the GT seeing as this is my first GT and I've only had it about a month, though I've had 5 Opel Rekord C, 1 Opel Commodore A and 2 Kadett B (one a 1970 Kadett Rallye).

This car is infinitely more customizable.

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by ungermm 60's Cougar?

Poor car!!!

Who wants an Opel with a Ford arse ??? (ass in American)

[2 Fast 4 U]

Originally Posted by baz i think i have seen a manta with mk1 cortina rear lights before but they were twinned each side like the ones on this car

BMW 2018 / 2002 have rear lights that look almost like those

[opeletti75]

thats bad tast,ugly

[Laurence Opel GT]

Originally Posted by opeletti75 thats bad tast,ugly

What are you referring to ? Quote and one'll understand...