Custom tailights for Grand AM's

[ManktheTank19]

My questions is where can i find custom tailights for a 1995 Grand AM. I know you have to use the gt tail lights. So could someone tell me where I cand find some, Thank you very much

[TheNewLMHDesign]

We actually don't have any custom tail lights available. What you can do is just do something that is called "clearing" your tails, and then there are several different things you can do to make them look pretty cool.
Below are a few links for you to check out:

Go there and check out the appearance Mods. It has a how to.
Link 1 (http://www.n-body.net/tech/index.php )

Link 2 (http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30103&highlight=cleared+tail+lights)

Link 3 (http://www.cardomain.com/id/akalar327)

Quote from akalar32:
Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Open trunk and remove the 4 screws that secure the taillight to the car.
2. Disconnect the power cable.
3. Using the flat-blade paint scraper, start at one end and carefully pry around the outside edge of the lens, where the two halves are secured. You will hear cracking sounds, however, as long as you take your time and be patient, you will eventually separate the two halves. It is best to start at the rounded bottom edge.
4. Once you have the two halves separated, simply remove the red reflective piece.
Place halves back together, clamping them to ensure a good seal. 5. Allow the silicone to dry for at least 12 hours.Install the new 3357 red bulbs.
6. Reinstall the taillight, ensuring that you reconnect the power cable

Hope that can be of some help.

[ManktheTank19]

Do you know any websites or any individual who have them because I would like to try and do it to gt tails bust there aren't any at car dumps

[magyver]

build you own, led is the way to go...

[HighwayProwlerz]

Yeah, make some. My theory is if they don't have it, make it. Personal customization is so unique. Dare to be different. I'm currently working on 3D dual angel eye headlights. I have one complete, working on the second. They don't sell aftermarket headlights for our cars so I made some.

[Azrael]

You can use the eurostyle tails for a 96-98...only you'll also need the rear fenders, bumper, and trunk from a 96-98 as well. :(

Clearing a set of GT tails is a good option and I've seen some people take it a step or two further for a rather unique set of tails. Like this for example: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17566

[ManktheTank19]

I would like to make my headlights like this:

[ManktheTank19]

sorry wrong pic.
It is this one:

[TheNewLMHDesign]

AED Central. 1996-1998.

[VanishingImage]

making something like that wouldn't be TOO difficult,but to make them clean enough to not need a cover is going to be the hard part...You can buy semi truck trailor LED that come in 4inchs and get 4,2 for each side and find something for the back-ups.

[ManktheTank19]

i have a 95 grand am in which the back up lights are located on the back bumper

[VanishingImage]

then thats 2 less lights you have to worry about then:D

[ManktheTank19]

I know it makes it easier to make them, but thanks for all the help guys

[twism50]

I was able to find the gt lights on the forums here, take a look around.

[TheNewLMHDesign]

"take a look around."
b/c limp bizkit is f#$ing up your town. Sorry, just had to pull the off topic for the month.

[ManktheTank19]

twism what did you do to your headlights and did you make your own tail lights

[urweak]

well i remember i tried telling you to do this a few months ago, and you didnt seem to take my advise. So im going to say it one last time, get GT tail lights for your year car and use the instructions listed above. No one makes tail lights for you year car yet, so wait for them to come out (if they ever do) sell your car and get a 96 or newer car, or do like everyone has told you and make your own. I dont know how many times people have to tell you before you do it. you remind me of a member that was once on this board that left b/c he asked to many stupid questions.

[ManktheTank19]

I just got them off ebay today for 57.00 with shipping and handling

[twism50]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
twism what did you do to your headlights and did you make your own tail lights

The headlights are painted headlight covers. I did do the tail's myself, it really wasn't that hard. I hope to have some new pics up soon, If the weather ever gets nice to let me take some.

[jds_truck]

i did my own tails and all i did was put gts on took out black lines then add red circular trailer lens check em out @ http://www.grandsontario.com/gallery/albun00/aam not as clean by far but does look nicer i find

[ManktheTank19]

I am planning to do something like this to my car but with no glass

[Azrael]

Originally posted by jds_truck
i did my own tails and all i did was put gts on took out black lines then add red circular trailer lens check em out @ http://www.grandsontario.com/gallery/albun00/aam not as clean by far but does look nicer i find Still a great job clearing the lines. That's probably the hardest part of the mod. Probably the only way to get them clearer is to spend some quality time with a plastic polish or find a business that specializes in it.

[ManktheTank19]

How did your clear out those lines, because it looks perfect?

[computerboy2k1]

I cleared mine, took out the red piece left in the black lines. I installed behive lenses (just glued over the bulbs) were supposed to be on a trailer, took off the mount and used the lens itself (will post pics later). Had to do that got pulled over when i had red bulbs because the cop said they looked "pink"

[ManktheTank19]

How do you get rid of those black lines because i would just like them to have clear ones and i was planning to make my headlights like the black grand am gt that doesn't have a lense

[Merlyn]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
How do you get rid of those black lines ...

buy gt tail lights.

[ManktheTank19]

i just got gt tails and i know you have to take out the red lenses but when the red lenses are out, there are still black lines. What technique do you perform to get rid of the black lines?

[Azrael]

A bit of a how-to on clearing the black lines here: http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17566

Be prepared to spend time doing it though. It's quite difficult to do.

[ManktheTank19]

Thanks for the help!!!

[OPBlackOutGA]

I have a 92 SE and since the red cant be removed on the tails because its all one peice (i think)..how hard would it be to get a custom clear plastic peice made? I have a good look goin if it wasnt for the red in the way :mad:
any ideas?

[ManktheTank19]

I just bought gt tail lights last week for 52.00, including shipping. Today, I cleared them out, which took no more than 30 minutes. The only thing in my way is how to clear the black lines.

Two questions:
1) Where can i buy trailer red lenses for my clear tail lights?

2) How can i make the tail lights from the pic below. I know it is a different year from a 95. How did the person make the covering that is located around the lenses?

Thanks for the help and information!!!!!!!

[ManktheTank19]

picture

[Azrael]

Those lights are produced by AED I think. If you know someone proficient with fiberglass and get some 4" LED semi-truck lights you can do something similar.

I want to make a set of eurostyle tails myself (I've got some nifty ideas) but the local autowreckers won't let the gt housings go for anything less than $150 Cdn. :(

[ManktheTank19]

i know i was lucky that i got may gt tails from ebay, pretty cheap.

Where can i get semi-truck lights?
Do u think AED has one for a 95 Grand AM (tail lights)?
What kind of ideas do u have??

[Azrael]

For the semitruck LEDs read this thread here: http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31718&highlight=truck+led
If you do use LEDs in the taillights be sure to use load equilizers/resistors to avoid turnsignal (and possibly ABS) problems. Look halfway down the following page to get a better idea on them: http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm

Currently no one makes aftermarket lighting specifically for the 92-95 GAs although you can get the 96-98 ones to fit if you swap other various body pieces from the 96-98 generation as well (no small job). It's hard to say if anyone will make anything for our generation but you can always go bother companies like AED or TYC and show interest in having something made. The more people request for lights for certain cars the more likely they are to make them when they see they can make money from it.

As for my ideas I'm not sure that I want to let anyone know until I do them. ;P I will say that I plan on painting the taillight interiors a nice shiny black to match my car rather than the silver look.

[ManktheTank19]

Do i need to be a member to see the pictures of the car???

[ManktheTank19]

for the super bright LEDs, how far down do you want me to look?
What section?

[Azrael]

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
Do i need to be a member to see the pictures of the car??? I wasn't aware you couldn't see the pics. So you probably do need a membership. If you can still read the posts just look for one with a link to a store with the truck LEDs I mentioned.

And for the second question just look at the load resistor kit section for what I was jabbering about.

[ManktheTank19]

Which lights from that website will fit in the tail lights???

Will it be difficult to install the resistor setup in my car?

[GrandAm95]

i see this thread is goin to go for a long time

[ManktheTank19]

I almost have all my ideas, it just depends if on which lights will fit in my grand am that is from that site

[TheNewLMHDesign]

i see this thread is goin to go for a long time

I agree, his "one question" turns into question after question after question. lol.

[Peyman]

these are home made for the 92-95....its pimp!

[ManktheTank19]

Yea that is sweet, but how did he do it? Are those lenses with leds or trailer covers? Plus your car is sweet too.

You must have a great job job to put all those mods into your car

[Peyman]

im not sure how he did it...u can go and register at aedcentral.com and ask him urself if you want....as for my job..and the modding to my car....hmm....i just wanted the kit so damn bad...that i made it happen....i worked as a cashier at a super market for 2 years ($7/hour) nothing great...then i quit...was broke...then i found a bunch of things to sell from my step dads store on ebay...and that made some good money until i ran out of good stuff to sell...and now i work at the bank as a teller...so its not really about having money or having a good job...i wanted something bad enough...where i bought the parts one by one...til it came all together (and the hood...well i sold my stock hood and gt body kit to someone for $600, so i used that money including a bit of my own the get the aed hood...)

[ManktheTank19]

WHo should I ask for, but I really like your car and hopefully i can do something like that down the road for me. I am plannin to get the FX design hood, that looks like the firebird hood.

[Peyman]

look for PontiacGA, or give me ur email address...and ill email him for u...and ill let him know u were interested in his tails...and hopefully he'll email u back

[TheNewLMHDesign]

Oh my god dude...... it's like a live aim conversation. Talk about questions questions questions. Dude. Do some research. Stop asking 5k questions, lol.

[ManktheTank19]

My bad, i didn't know that i have a limit on how many posts i could make. These question give me answers which allows me to research each one. So In th end, i guess i am doing my research.

[magyver]

those were my tails, 4" led clusters, follow that link, the 4" led clusters will work.. you need some know how of how to do somthing, im a firm believer if you have to ask how to do every inch of a project, then you shouldnt be doing it... everything ive done i just dived into, not an ouce of research... thats how u learn.. and get custom, your not a hero if you ecactly copy someone.. be creative, be custom... you have a 95, parts are cheap, dont be affriad to screw up.. i got a 00, little differnt, parts more expensive, but i still went balls out on my DIY mods... all about screwing up and knowing how to fix it.. if you cant, keep to premade mods... plain and simple...

[Peyman]

good words of wisdom magyver

[TheNewLMHDesign]

Agreed.

[ManktheTank19]

Will those 4'' led clusters fit in the stock gt tail lights or will i have to do some modifications for the led clusters to fit in them.
Is this the site to get the led clusters:
http://www.buytruckstuff.com/product.asp?selcategory=53&p_gpID=204