AAW LED sequential taillight install

[J68Bird]

This Sat I was able to check out the install of the LED sequential taillights into Frank Scopelitti's (FScope) 68 Camaro. These were the prototypes for the 67-68 Camaros. I was there, hoping to convince them to make them for the Firebirds also.
Theresa & the guys at American Auto Wire were great, but the lights and Frank's car were awesome. Pictures don't show how cool they really are. When the turn signals are on the light starts at inboard side and sweeps outward and when the emergency flashers are on both lights sweep the opposite way. They're also much brighter than stock. You have to see these lights in person. There was a new tail panel that looked like it might be set up as a display so maybe they will have it at some shows. If all goes right they might be offering a setup for the Firebirds. I'm going to keep buggin' them.
J.

[datsbad]

I did mine today , it was a nice kit for sure. I cant wait to see it work !

[speedster]

If all goes right they might be offering a setup for the Firebirds. I'm going to keep buggin' them.J.

I'm in the same boat as you. Would like to see them work for the early birds too. Keep buggin T.

[AAW]

Seems like Jay & Bruce are ganging up on me for Firebird lights. I'll lean on the R&D department...

Glad you enjoyed yourself here Jay. Come back and visit us now that you know where we are.

[ACEFOOTER]

mee too mee too don't forget my Firebird

[62wagon]

The product was on display at the Charlotte AutoFair over the weekend. That is one cool piece.:cool: If I was the owner of one of those cars, that would be a must have item!!!

Mark

[Steve Firebird]

One more in the gang we need these for the birds.

[AAW]

Okay... thanks for the interest. The idea has been brought up to R&D - I'll keep you posted on the progress...

Bruce (Speedster) beats me up about it regularly...trust me. :poke:

ha ha

[Steve1968LS2]

Okay... thanks for the interest. The idea has been brought up to R&D - I'll keep you posted on the progress...

Bruce (Speedster) beats me up about it regularly...trust me. :poke:

ha ha

You coming out here on the 17th for the Roundtable? If so maybe I should have you bring out one of them fancy '68 Camaro kits :)

[AAW]

Nope, sorry... won't be at the roundtable this year. I went last time. Had a blast!

[Blaster11]

One more for the Firebird!:twothumbs

[restomodbird69]

well today i talked to aaw and i think it was chris and he told me they dont have plans for firebirds in the schedule yet.i wish they would do this.and i hope i remembered the right name.

[AAW]

Well, a meeting is scheduled for Mon. @ 10am to discuss the Firebird Tailllights because so many people on this board have expressed an interest.
(Kris was not aware of that meeting when you called, the owners were.)

I'll let you know more information next week.

[surlyjoe]

Another request for firebirds. 2nd gen though 72 to be exact. Maybe some sort of universal kit?

[Jimmy Sean]

Count me also for the firebird, 69 in my case.

Thanks

[J68Bird]

Theresa,
I've seen Mike & Kris at a few shows and we've talked about it. (I told you I'd keep buggin' them)
I'll be at the Goodguys show at Hershey next weekend. If the outcome of the meeting goes OK, I can bring the set of tail lights there or make plans to drop them off at the shop. Let me know.

J.

[AAW]

Great! Thanks Jay. Michael will be at Hershey, too.


Hey guys... Jay (j68bird) volunteed to let us (AAW) use a set of his lights for R&D purposes for Firebird lights if we pursue development of them. Thanks Jay!!! :twothumbs

[Drewhelm]

Count me in for a set for a 69 Bird, too. I'll donate a set of tail light housings to the cause if necessary.

DEFINITELY, keep us updated on the meeting results.

Drew

[Blaster11]

Hey, just an idea but when I get my Bird back from Prodigy in a couple weeks we could do some R&D on mine and maybe even do a install. :cool: I am just down the road in MD, so what do you think?

Bruce

[restomodbird69]

well glad to hear aaw is looking to take care of us bird guys.i hope it can happen quickly since i plan to be on the road in sept and those lights would look cool.

[OHCbird]

...and yet another for a '68 Firebird. I started making some myself already, but I've got many other things to do.

[restomodbird69]

did anyone hear how the meeting went today at aww on the bird tail lights.also can the aaw guy tell me what all it requires to fit the bird other tahn re shape the led board?

[J68Bird]

I heard from them today and I will dropping off a set of 68 lights for them to use to get started on the project. I'm not sure how much the different the 69 lights though. Once they get started, maybe they will have an answer for you.

J.

[restomodbird69]

well when you are there tell them i will ship my 69's if they want them.

[AAW]

well when you are there tell them i will ship my 69's if they want them.
Great! Thanks for offering your lights. Once we get Jay's lights this weekend at Hershey I'll see if they need the '69 lights right away, too. I may take you up on your offer. I'll be in touch. Thanks!

[restomodbird69]

hey theresa any new updates on lights for 69 birds?

[AAW]

hey theresa any new updates on lights for 69 birds?
Yep! We have been lucky enough to get two people from this site to send us thier 1968 and 1969 Tail Light Buckets so that we can do the R&D & test engineering. This is step one!!!!

Thanks to J68Bird and Jagarang!

We already have the '68's and the '69's are "in the mail". So we'll have them real soon.

I'll be your eyes and ears and watch the progress our guys are making and post updates.

Thanks for asking!

[restomodbird69]

thanx

[restomodbird69]

any updates on the firebird tail lights?

[AAW]

any updates on the firebird tail lights?
Nothing to report yet other than we have the buckets in our possession. (Thanks J68Bird and Jagarang) There will probably be some progress this week now that they're back from Power Tour. I'll post here what I hear later in the week. Thanks!

[restomodbird69]

any progress to report yet?

[AAW]

any progress to report yet?
Nothing official.. but it's still being worked on. Circuitry boards are underway.

[restomodbird69]

anything new yet to report?

[ZoomieFoosh]

Is there anywhere to find that video with the 69 camaro again? I have looked but just can't find anything! Thanks.

[restomodbird69]

aaw web sitestill has it

[BA.]

I need an update!


Oh wait,....I don't have a Bird! ;)

.

[restomodbird69]

funny

[zman1969]

Seems like Jay & Bruce are ganging up on me for Firebird lights. I'll lean on the R&D department...

Glad you enjoyed yourself here Jay. Come back and visit us now that you know where we are.
another interest in a 69 bird here too !

[Blaster11]

Still interested for a 68

[OHCbird]

And still interested in a set for a 68 here... again.

[restomodbird69]

anyone heard if any progress has been made on the bird taillights

[AAW]

I can update you about them...

I also wanted to give you a few of the key steps necessary to manufacture a new product here, so you'd see where I was coming from.

Once consumer interest in a specific product is determined, we enlist the parts required to begin production of the first pototype(s) (thankfully, we rececived those necessary parts from two members of this site - J68Bird and Jagarang)

From there, we:

1) Design for the housing
2) Obtain the prototype board (circuitry) for design
3) Thoroughly test the prototype
4) Submit the finished prototype for Management review for functionality, costing, market penetration, labor, etc...
5) Once approved, the order is placed for the circuitry boards
6) Once the boards are populated, we test them and develop packaging.
7) Instruction sets are developed (installation schematics) as photos of final versions are necessary
8) Then.... we're ready to sell!

Right now, we're on step 5.

So, we're moving along pretty well. We just can't let anything leave here until it's been tested, re-tested and tested again. I'm sure you understand.

I'll post again once we're closer to the almighty Step 8.

[BonzoHansen]

So a one-off for my 77 is out of the question? :)

[Drewhelm]

That's great news! Looking forward to the 69s!

[AAW]

That's great news! Looking forward to the 69s!

Drew,
Thanks for reminding me... I forgot to mention that we're working on the Firebird '67, '68 and '69's simultaneously so they should be ready all at the same time. Forgot to mention that in my last post.

[AAW]

Just got this link sent to me today from Super Chevy.

Here's an in-depth tech article they wrote about the lights & installation.
Just thought I'd share the link with you.

http://www.superchevy.com/technical/additionaltech_perfdir/other/0606sc_camaro_led_taillights/index.html

[restomodbird69]

glad to see the progress.I hope the 69 lights are ready around oct.that is when i hope to be on the road.

[Blaster11]

Any word on the lights for a 68 bird? I will be looking for them soon.

Bruce

[AAW]

Just a few more weeks. By the end of the month, they'll be on-sale.
I'll post here (and notify Larry) when they're ready.

[Blaster11]

:cheers: :seizure: :twothumbs :bananna2:

Thanks

[AAW]

They're ready!

Firebird lovers, unite!
The 67-68 Led Tail Lights are ready. Part #500897, $239.

They are in pigtail form so that you can simply splice them into your existing rear body harness, which saves you time and money.

Thanks for your patience while we developed these lights for Firebird.

The 1969 pigtails will be ready in a few weeks!

[Blaster11]

Ordered!!:bananna2: Thanks for pushing these through!

Bruce

[JLM]

This is fantastic. I will be ordering for my 69 as soon as they are ready!

[restomodbird69]

i am ready for my 69s to.i caint wait

[Steve Firebird]

Any pictures or vids of the kit out there or a way to look at the instuctions? I want to order one today but would like to see a picture or something first. :postpics:

[AAW]

Any pictures or vids of the kit out there or a way to look at the instuctions? I want to order one today but would like to see a picture or something first.

Sure! Thanks for asking.

I just posted the photo HERE (http://www.americanautowire.com/products/Firebird_led_Kit.cfm) for you to see.

It operates and appears just like the LED kits for Camaro. It'll look just like the animation on this page (http://www.americanautowire.com/products/LED_Sequential_Tail_Lights.cfm). (Or as shown in my signature)

[restomodbird69]

are the 69s ready yet?