"Projector" Headlight Assembly
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"Projector" Headlight Assembly
Hey all,
I just returned from the Specialty Equipment (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, where all the aftermarket companies showcase their products. Lots to tell about, and next week I will post all the pictures of the trucks and cars.
This post is regarding a headlight assembly that I saw. Ford had a concept F150 pickup on display called the "Scuba". It had an incredible looking projector headlight assembly installed in it. It is similar in function to the one used in the Lincoln Navigator, but designed as a replacemnt unit for the F150's.
The marketing people there with the truck said that the headlight assembly was getting more attention than the truck itself. I spoke to Ford's Customer Service reps there, and they said that if enough people show interest in it, they would consider producing it as an accessory item.
On the same subject, there is a company (APC) that manufactures items like the clear taillights and the headlight projector assemblies for import cars. They just spent $200,000 for tooling to make a projector assembly for the 2000 Chevy Silverado.
I asked the rep for the company about making one for the F150. He really pissed me off with his reply. He said that they chose to make one for the Chevy because the company feels that "truck enthusiasts drive Chevys"!!
I told him to check out F150 online and see what a REAL enthusiast drives!!!
Anyway, if anyone is interested in these, I can provide the info on who to call.
Hopefully then, we can get them to produce them.
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-Dominoe
'99.5 "White Lightning", CD Changer, tow, tonneau, GTS Omni-Guard, Vent Visors, GTS headlight covers, tint, Steel Horse bed-rug, PIAA driving "Whites", Snug Lid on order.
'94 Pontiac 25th Anniversary Trans Am GT Convertible
I just returned from the Specialty Equipment (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, where all the aftermarket companies showcase their products. Lots to tell about, and next week I will post all the pictures of the trucks and cars.
This post is regarding a headlight assembly that I saw. Ford had a concept F150 pickup on display called the "Scuba". It had an incredible looking projector headlight assembly installed in it. It is similar in function to the one used in the Lincoln Navigator, but designed as a replacemnt unit for the F150's.
The marketing people there with the truck said that the headlight assembly was getting more attention than the truck itself. I spoke to Ford's Customer Service reps there, and they said that if enough people show interest in it, they would consider producing it as an accessory item.
On the same subject, there is a company (APC) that manufactures items like the clear taillights and the headlight projector assemblies for import cars. They just spent $200,000 for tooling to make a projector assembly for the 2000 Chevy Silverado.
I asked the rep for the company about making one for the F150. He really pissed me off with his reply. He said that they chose to make one for the Chevy because the company feels that "truck enthusiasts drive Chevys"!!
I told him to check out F150 online and see what a REAL enthusiast drives!!!
Anyway, if anyone is interested in these, I can provide the info on who to call.
Hopefully then, we can get them to produce them.
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-Dominoe
'99.5 "White Lightning", CD Changer, tow, tonneau, GTS Omni-Guard, Vent Visors, GTS headlight covers, tint, Steel Horse bed-rug, PIAA driving "Whites", Snug Lid on order.
'94 Pontiac 25th Anniversary Trans Am GT Convertible
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Are you sure you want those idiots making stuff for our trucks. Hello, don't they know that the F150 is the best selling truck 17 years running. That is what I call market opportunity!
btw, looking forward to the SEMA show pics. Bring 'em on!
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR)running Mobil 1.
Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter, Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd and rigged the fog lights too.
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btw, looking forward to the SEMA show pics. Bring 'em on!
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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4 (FQR)running Mobil 1.
Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter, Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd and rigged the fog lights too.
[This message has been edited by kkirt1 (edited 11-11-1999).]
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Actually, the company IS already making stuff for our trucks. They are the MAIN manufacturer for the clear tailights for the F150. They also make them for the Expedition,Explorer Mustang,Ranger & T-Bird.
The idiot however is the one in charge of R&D for the Projector Headlights....go figure.
But Ford is the one who should market them...they already put the money into the R&D and made a prototype.
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-Dominoe
'99.5 "White Lightning", CD Changer, tow, tonneau, GTS Omni-Guard, Vent Visors, GTS headlight covers, tint, Steel Horse bed-rug, PIAA driving "Whites", Snug Lid on order.
'94 Pontiac 25th Anniversary Trans Am GT Convertible
The idiot however is the one in charge of R&D for the Projector Headlights....go figure.
But Ford is the one who should market them...they already put the money into the R&D and made a prototype.
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-Dominoe
'99.5 "White Lightning", CD Changer, tow, tonneau, GTS Omni-Guard, Vent Visors, GTS headlight covers, tint, Steel Horse bed-rug, PIAA driving "Whites", Snug Lid on order.
'94 Pontiac 25th Anniversary Trans Am GT Convertible
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Well....I won't be buying anything from them now. Thanks for the inside scoop.
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Bosch platinum + 4's.
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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels and the 4X4 decals, MODs so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Bosch platinum + 4's.