Monaro Headlight Options

[cashie]

My Series III Headlights are fairly badly pitted from rocks/driving etc.
What different factory options are there for the early shape Monaro lights (ie. are the CV8R lights different etc)?
Anyone have prices and part numbers at all?

[MARTY]

Only difference with the CV8R headlights are the silver indicator globes (not orange)

[RAVENLS1]

Only difference with the CV8R headlights are the silver indicator globes (not orange)
when you say CV8R, im pretty sure your referring to the VZ monaro which has different shape lights to CV8 series.
and brand new CV8 lights from holden are over $700 for both, other wise you can buy cheap copies but there not identical
or you can just put VT lights in, but that would look crap.

[cashie]

when you say CV8R, im pretty sure your referring to the VZ monaro which has different shape lights to CV8 series.
and brand new CV8 lights from holden are over $700 for both, other wise you can buy cheap copies but there not identical
or you can just put VT lights in, but that would look crap.

No, CV8R are CV8R.
VZ Monaro as you say are a different shape, hence why I stated the "early shape" lights are what I am interested in.
$700 for both, hooly hell that's not cheap... :bawl:

[RAVENLS1]

sorry i got CV8R and CV8Z mixed up, lol

[macca_779]

Get your hands on some Plastic Polish like this http://www.spaparts.com.au/prod1461.htm

The stuff we use at work which is for stretched acrylic highly dense aircraft windscreens works a treat on headlights.

[HERCULES]

Very expensive from holden, try ebay.. from time to time you can find a bargain.

[planetdavo]

If you shop around, you might find somewhere willing to sell you a pair at a better price.
I do offers like this from time to time at work, so others are likely to as well, as it's a fairly rare counter sale.

[smokey777]

If you shop around, you might find somewhere willing to sell you a pair at a better price.
I do offers like this from time to time at work, so others are likely to as well, as it's a fairly rare counter sale.

where is the best place to get VY ones for my SS. i bought ones for me VY exec ages ago but it got smashed looking at projectors again. last time was off ebay $500 for HSV ones

[RAVENLS1]

when you say shop around, do you mean ring up different holden dealers or are there other places that sell genuine headlights?

[planetdavo]

when you say shop around, do you mean ring up different holden dealers or are there other places that sell genuine headlights?
They all ultimately come out of Holden if they are genuine.
For a late model vehicle, cheaper leaves you with basically three options.
1. Second-hand.
2. Reseller of genuine parts.
3. Dealership.
I work fairly high up in a dealership, and sometimes sell something like this discounted for a pair, as they usually only get sold at big discounts to panel shops. Selling them cheaper like this over the counter can get us a sale we might normally miss out on, whilst also keeping the customer happy with a better than usual price. Win-win situation.
So, yes ring around, and ask dealers or resellers if they will do you "a good price" for a pair of new ones.

[cashie]

They all ultimately come out of Holden if they are genuine.
For a late model vehicle, cheaper leaves you with basically three options.
1. Second-hand.
2. Reseller of genuine parts.
3. Dealership.
I work fairly high up in a dealership, and sometimes sell something like this discounted for a pair, as they usually only get sold at big discounts to panel shops. Selling them cheaper like this over the counter can get us a sale we might normally miss out on, whilst also keeping the customer happy with a better than usual price. Win-win situation.
So, yes ring around, and ask dealers or resellers if they will do you "a good price" for a pair of new ones.


Davo, let me know if you are keen to do "a good price" :goodjob:

[agro8]

u can buy fake monaro headlights of ebay for around 300$ not sure if theyre any good has any1 used them as i was going to get a set

[1Monaro]

I have seen some that were looking pitted fixed up, they used a fine wet and dry until they got a smooth surface and then buffed the light.. They come up looking like new.

My Monaro goes into the shop tomorrow for the front end to be painted as it's got some stone chips, i was going to try the wet and dry on my lights so i will look at getting some bofore and after shots.. At the prices quoted i just hope the after shots are not of new lights.

[cashie]

I have seen some that were looking pitted fixed up, they used a fine wet and dry until they got a smooth surface and then buffed the light.. They come up looking like new.

My Monaro goes into the shop tomorrow for the front end to be painted as it's got some stone chips, i was going to try the wet and dry on my lights so i will look at getting some bofore and after shots.. At the prices quoted i just hope the after shots are not of new lights.

Please let me know how this goes..

[1Monaro]

Will Do! fingers crossed all comes out OK

I had a play with them at the shop today and they are coming up well, i'm going back on Thursday to finish them. I will get some shots...

I went very easy with them at first as i was not sure how it would go and didn't want to lash out on new ones, not sure how they will go long term but time will tell.

[planetdavo]

Problem for you cashie is that the freight costs from Melb to Perth will wipe out pretty much all of the savings, not to mention the risk of transport beefcakes breaking something.

[RAVENLS1]

Problem for you cashie is that the freight costs from Melb to Perth will wipe out pretty much all of the savings, not to mention the risk of transport beefcakes breaking something.

could you get me a cheaper pair mate?

[1Monaro]

Please let me know how this goes..

They came up well, if you PM me your e-mail and i will send some before and after photo's

Cheers

[cashie]

I'm still on the hunt for a set of Monaro headlights...

[cashie]

Guys, do the VT style headlights on eBay fit a Monaro?
Like this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-VT-Commodore-HSV-WH-Altezza-Clear-HeadLights_W0QQitemZ220412514922QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220412514922&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0| 293%3A2|294%3A50)
http://www.iquay.com.au/images/ei/IVT4500NB-LR-01.jpg

Or this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-VT-Commodore-Angel-Eye-Black-Altezza-Headlights_W0QQitemZ250423107606QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250423107606&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1| 293%3A3|294%3A50)
http://www.iquay.com.au/images/ei/IVT4500ND-LR-01.jpg

[VT_Lance]

i seen them headlights with the ring around the light on holmart and thought they would look pretty good but too bad ive already got gen monaro ones lol

[RAVENLS1]

i can get genuine monaro headlights for $310 each from allcomm wreckers in moorabbin

[And_ROOS]

i can get genuine monaro headlights for $310 each from allcomm wreckers in moorabbin

That there normal price or a special one for you? Im pretty keen.

[VT_Lance]

i asked my local holden dealer and it was gonna be total cost of $700 for 2 monaro headlights so i wouldnt be to fussy about there 80dollar savings

[RAVENLS1]

That there normal price or a special one for you? Im pretty keen.

that would be for everyone


i asked my local holden dealer and it was gonna be total cost of $700 for 2 monaro headlights so i wouldnt be to fussy about there 80dollar savings

$80 is $80, you must be rich or something to not care about $80