Daytime Running Lights - 69 Camaro

[Bigblue73]

I've been working on these for a while now and just completed the 69 Camaro units. Here is a side by side comparison of stock vs. Illumin8s. One thing to note is that the use of a no-load flasher is required. The Camaro that I used is an RS car that is really clean. I'll get some photos of the car on the road later this week.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/102_4358-1.jpg
Comparison between Stock and Illumin8s

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/102_4367-1.jpg
LED flashing
When the parking lights are on the LED's are white and when the blinker pulse is actuated the LED's flash between white and amber. When the parking lights are not in use, the LED's flash amber as the stock bulb would.

They look good! These fit in your stock lenses.

For information contact me at [email protected]

Tony Edler

[Bigblue73]

Here is a shot of a 1967 RS/SS (Member 1967LS2) with an Anvil front valance with the '69 parking lights. Looks Awesome!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/67rscamaro-1.jpg

[1967ls2]

Nice! Thanks for posting up the picture. Tony was extremely helpful with customer service, and providing quick responses to all of my inquires. He also helped me diagnose a minor wiring issue I was having on my end and took the time to follow up with me to see if I had worked everything out the following day. Thanks again Tony, I have been receiving tons of compliments on the lights!

[Bigblue73]

Full production on the '69 Camaro's is just completed. Thank you for all the inquiries.

[Bigblue73]

I've had quite a inquires regarding the '69 Camaro units. These units use the factory lenses and housings and there are no wiring modifications to the factory harness just the replacement of the flasher relay which is supplied with the kit. All plug and play. You can maintain your stock appearance and have LED's.

Be Seen While Being Heard!

[garickman]

Tony, any luck with the early 2nd gen firebird kits yet?

[Cole]

I'm interest. Is the picture with them off in amber the lens"look" or are they clear diamond style?

[Bigblue73]

The lenses shown are all stock '69 stuff. Greg I haven't forgot you.....the second gens are hard to find around my neck of the woods.

[garickman]

The lenses shown are all stock '69 stuff. Greg I haven't forgot you.....the second gens are hard to find around my neck of the woods.

I'm on ebay and craigslist all the time looking for the housings. If I come across a cheap set I'll get them and send them out to you.

[FireMedic]

I am interested in picking up a set of these lights for my '69 Camaro.... any idea where/how to purchase them?

Thanks,

Chris
Tampa, FL.

[FireMedic]

I wanted to thank Tony for sending me his illumin8s LED Driving Lights! Like most First Gen owners realize, the parking lights just were not functional and I looked to alternatives. I considered a set of Fessler lights, which run about $300+ for the set, which are nice and include new billet casings, but you lose the turn signal capability. For about $150 more, Fessler includes the turn signal and driving light combo, but I did not want to pay that much. I ran across this thread and sent Tony an e-mail. A couple of days later, my new illumin8s arrived and it took all of 10 minutes to make the conversion! Here is a shot of the stock lights vice the illumin8s....

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Here is a shot of the illumin8s by themselves.....

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And, here is a shot at our Dairy Queen Car Show last night with my H4' and illumin8s....

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What I like about Tony's illumin8s is the bright LED for driving and the equally bright amber for turn signals. I can assure anyone thinking about installing these lights, you won't be disappointed. One the BEST mods I have done on my '69 SS/RS vert!

Thanks Tony!!!

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[domcenzo]

Thanks for posting. Your car looks really clean. I too have been debating on a mod to the parking lights and recently added Cibie H4 e-code lights with city-light as a running light which I think will look good behind my RS doors. Your post helps.

[domcenzo]

Does anyone know what lights DSE used in Michael Manning's '69? If you watch the video on youtube, you can see very bright driving lights, and then they turn off to show amber just like stock. I'd like the ability to use a separate switch to turn on the white LED lights only when I want.

[Bigblue73]

Update - It's been brought to my attention that their are reproductions lenses on the aftermarket that bare the "Officially Licensed By General Motors" screen printing on the packaging. My tabs did not fit properly as they have designed around factory original lenses. I purchased a set of these lenses from NPD and have found that they are not even close dimensionally to the OEM originals. So from here on out the question will be asked if your lenses have "Numbering" or not. For those that have experienced this please contact me and I will send you a new set of tabs at no charge. Thanks for all your support.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/02/C2C80ED014A04CEE96AE0145399BCA3D32530000-1.jpg
On the left is the Factory Original and on the Right is the Reproduction with "No Lettering or Numbers"

Tony Edler
Illumin8s

[77thor]

I've already installed LED tail lights and I really like these.

What do they cost??

[nickbrown68camaro]

Anyone know what these are running? $$$$$?

[GS163]

^What he said.

[Bigblue73]

Cost is $129.00 plus shipping and includes the stainless steel mounting tabs, LED arrays, a electronic no-load flasher and detailed instructions.

[no go nova]

How about anything for a 66-67 nova?

[77thor]

Nice product.

As soon as I can scrape some $$$$ together, I'm putting in an order.

[Bigblue73]

You are the first to inquire about a Nova! Aren't the nova's in the bumper like the Chevelles. I'll look into it.

[precisionshootist]

just sent you a PM, wanting to purchase...

[69LSX]

Tony,

PM sent.

- Sammy

[ljl396]

They look great! How affective are they on the road?? does anyone have clear smooth lenses to replace the originals?

[Bigblue73]

At the moment there isn't a clear smooth lens being produced. I've had a bunch of e-mail regarding this however. The tooling isn't the problem with the plastic - it's the up front amount you have to purchase that is the hard pill to swallow.

[cali-life]

can i hook this up on my 68 firebird?

[Anthony k]

I have these in my 69 z28. Other than wiring being reversed and the brackets not fitting tight in the housing. They are pretty Damn sweet. Everyone who sees them asks where I got them

[Bigblue73]

Anthony - Please explain the brackets? Are you referring to the stainless steel parts that fit in the lenses? If you are, please contact me as I have learned that there are basically two lenses on the market now. One is a correct repo that matches that factory OE specs and the other that has no number and is molded using more uniform wall thicknesses (today's standards for prevent material sink spots). I have tabs for both and will gladly send you some at no charge.

[Bigblue73]

As far as the '68 birds go. I've had a few in my hands and I'm totally frustrated with how GM manufactured there housings. There are alternatives to my product on the market that utilize SMD (Surface Mount) LED's that are from China. The concept is great - however the depth of the socket to the circuit board prevents them from properly engaging the socket. They need about 1/16 more depth and these would be great. The GM housing have a crimped/rolled edge that on the inside of the housing. Using a standard bulb - it's perfect. If you are willing to chamfer or grind down the ridge - I think you could be in business. Please note that these are not as bright as my all forward facing LED's but they will function the same. Please contact me if you would like additional information. Thanks -

[chevnut55]

I wish I had seen these a year ago when I made my own, I could not figure out the parking light and signal so I installed separate lights behind the grill.
having driving lights make all the difference in the world even with hid headlights.

[Bigblue73]

Nice looking car!

[Bigblue73]

Here is look at stock versus Illumin8s.

Stock - Amber Bulbs
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/32D4BE6AEB2A4BC6AE06B0907460C019-1.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/dtedler/media/32D4BE6A-EB2A-4BC6-AE06-B0907460C019.jpg.html)

Illumin8s
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/02/A31A2E3C402E4BBABBD3CD741DF6ED9D-1.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/dtedler/media/A31A2E3C-402E-4BBA-BBD3-CD741DF6ED9D.jpg.html)

Next up are the video's coming shortly!

[Bigblue73]

Video!
http://youtu.be/5wCB80_SyqE

This video shows the directional indication without the parking lights on. Just like stock.

[Bigblue73]

http://youtu.be/dP6F_H61a6s

Here is a video showing the parking lights being illuminated and changing colors to show directional indication.

[liquidh8]

They are pretty darn cool.
I hit the website, and it doesn't seem to work right at home. The links and the instruction links are dead.

[ULTM8Z]

http://youtu.be/dP6F_H61a6s

Here is a video showing the parking lights being illuminated and changing colors to show directional indication.

Pretty slick. Looks like you're trying to employ a "switchback" circuit. Are you able to rig it so the DRL switches off completely while the turn signal is operating? That seems to be the direction the OEM's are going in with their set ups.

[Bigblue73]

This is using the cars stock wiring and taking advantage of the 1157 connection. I've designed this for the folks that don't want to cut into or re-wire the front harness of there vehicle. This is a true plug and play application.

Turning them off while blinking can be done by implementing a few new components and cutting into the harness.

[ULTM8Z]

Maybe offer both versions. A true switchback operation looks really cool (I have it on my Camaro and have been approached by several folks with late model cars and DRL's wanting know how someone with a such an old car managed to incorporate such a cool late model feature).

[Bigblue73]

Here's a quick update - I'm starting the 67-68 RS Camaro's tonight. Look for photo's soon. Keep the requests coming!

[liquidh8]

I would like to get some rectangle ones, and mod them into my 79 Olds cutlass wagon parking lights. Do you make rectangle ones for another vehicle? what are the dimensions?

[Bigblue73]

My array is based on a 2" round circuit board. I will be investigating the new tooling costs for rectangular boards in the next few weeks. I'll keep you posted.

[rickpaw]

Any plans for a 67 Firebird?

[69LSX]

Tony,

Payment inbound for my 69 DRL's.

Thanks, Sammy

[96LT4]

Called and left you a voice mail. If you don't happen to get it, I am looking for the lower lights for a 69 Camaro that go in the lower valence. Would like them in amber if at all possible.

Thank you!
Brandt

[Bigblue73]

Thanks to everyone that has inquired about these lights. I will be having a "SPECIAL" soon - so look for it. Thanks again for all the interest.

[thsnake06]

Thanks to everyone that has inquired about these lights. I will be having a "SPECIAL" soon - so look for it. Thanks again for all the interest.

I am wanting to get a set of the Illumin8's for my 69 Camaro. How can I purchase a set of these and are you having a special on them now??

[H2Ogbodies]

Do you happen to know why kind of amperage they typically draw? I have a few guys around here that I think I can get on board with your kit-I've already modified theirs for auto-on headlights with a 30 second delay off feature so I'm thinking of swapping the amber lighting with your kit so all four lights are auto-on with delay off. I have one customer who has a black Camaro that I tested a slow fade off headlight circuit that I think would look killer with all four forward lights fading out with delay.

Currently I see about a 18-24 amp draw on 2 headlights so if I double that amount I may go ahead and upgrade the relays I currently use to 50A versions. Please advise...thank you!

[shep]

being that they are LED the current draw shouldn't anywhere near what the headlights draw.

[brandonc707]

Here's a quick update - I'm starting the 67-68 RS Camaro's tonight. Look for photo's soon. Keep the requests coming!

Any update on these? I'd be interested in a set for a 67 rs........

[no go nova]

Sorry for the late reply. But having a clear lenses installed in the 66-67 NOVA bumper would be sweet where you could have these as fog lights/DRL and then become the turn signal.

[freddyb]

Tony,

I have a 71 cutlass with turn signal lights similar to the 69 Camaro. I was looking at the digi-tail led turn lights when I saw this and it is way cooler. Do you have a set that will work with the 71-72 cutlass housing?

[Bigblue73]

Tony,

I have a 71 cutlass with turn signal lights similar to the 69 Camaro. I was looking at the digi-tail led turn lights when I saw this and it is way cooler. Do you have a set that will work with the 71-72 cutlass housing?

I just received a perfect example of a stock parking light lens for the 71 & 72 Olds Cutlass'. I was stoked to see the mounting is exact to the '69 Camaro and was hoping the back side was molded the same. ....... Well I wished it to be true - but no go. I'm laser cutting some new tabs and I will start a new thread when I get my hands on them. These will look as good as the '69 Camaro application. Hand in there!

[Bigblue73]

I just received a perfect example of a stock parking light lens for the 71 & 72 Olds Cutlass'. I was stoked to see the mounting is exact to the '69 Camaro and was hoping the back side was molded the same. ....... Well I wished it to be true - but no go. I'm laser cutting some new tabs and I will start a new thread when I get my hands on them. These will look as good as the '69 Camaro application. Hand in there!


Success - I prototyped these out and the cutlass install looks as good as the Camaro. Look for a new thread on the Cutlass application. Cheers -

[freddyb]

Tony, can't wait to see the cutlass setup I have been waiting for these to be completed. I saw the youtube of the lights, do you have a post with them in the cutlass for the complete visual picture? If not I will be honored to install them and make a clip. What is included in the package and what will be the price?

[liquidh8]

what are the dimensions of the universal kit? Do you have any pictures?

[stevenp0827]

Ordered mine just now for my 69 Camaro. thanks for the quick response.... I'll send photos after install.

[Bigblue73]

The Universal kit has a generic laser cut tab that you can cut, form, drill into the configuration that you need. I'll shoot a photo for you and post it here.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/05/72CF55421A6C404D91900D1BA15D436F-1.jpg (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/dtedler/media/72CF5542-1A6C-404D-9190-0D1BA15D436F.jpg.html)

What I include in the Universal kit is (4) stainless steel tabs, 1 no-load electronic flasher and (2) LED arrays. The reason I include (4) tabs is the first to experiment with by bending, twisting, drilling, the second to improve your design and the remaining two to make work. The tabs are made from 24 ga. #4 finish polish stainless steel - so they will not rust - don't need paint and reflect the led light.

[liquidh8]

The Universal kit has a generic laser cut tab that you can cut, form, drill into the configuration that you need. I'll shoot a photo for you and post it here.

That won't be great. I'll be getting the car in paint in 6 weeks, I'd like to incorporate this lighting if I can make the universal kit work.

[stevenp0827]

Ordered mine just now for my 69 Camaro. thanks for the quick response.... I'll send photos after install.

Great product...they look awesome and the quality is a 10 out of 10.
only bad thing is now I have to upgrade my headlights to match. good problem to have.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/06/531905de843297784d385877840a6a72_zpsyfmg-1.jpg

[jclough]

Agreed! Excellent product and excellent service. My '69 looks great with these lights and the Truck Lite 27270C LED headlights.

[Camaro68+69]

any plans for 67-68 camaro RS ???

[Cornbreadx]

Tony,

I am glad I found this thread a while ago. The lights you provided for my 69 last year are literally perfect and I get TONS of people asking about them. Appreciate your efforts and work on these - totally worth the upgrade!

[Plankwalker]

Here's a quick update - I'm starting the 67-68 RS Camaro's tonight. Look for photo's soon. Keep the requests coming!

Any progress on the 1967-68 camaro RS light conversion?

[camarodude87]

PM sent. Seems that Tony hasn't been active for about a month.

[Bigblue73]

I'm still here, but I have been crazy busy with work. I have some really neat shots of the 67-68 RS stuff. That's tabs are sick and I will be needing a "Test" car - Any volunteers?

[67rally]

I'm still here, but I have been crazy busy with work. I have some really neat shots of the 67-68 RS stuff. That's tabs are sick and I will be needing a "Test" car - Any volunteers?

Do you need a local volunteer, or can you do it by distance? I'd volunteer my 67 RS if you need to do some test fitting.

[Bigblue73]

I can do distance - It's better that way because you install them and you see any issues that you can report back to all of us. It's a win / win because these RS lenses and wells are a real challenge. I'll be in contact with you shortly.

[Jimmy Sean]

Any plans for 1969 Firebird?

[67rally]

I can do distance - It's better that way because you install them and you see any issues that you can report back to all of us. It's a win / win because these RS lenses and wells are a real challenge. I'll be in contact with you shortly.

Cool.

[bkfast02]

These lights look awesome, and I need them for my 69 Camaro. Is there a way to get your lights in billet housings with flat lenses? Or, are the just used with the stock and repro lenses? I'll just go with the new stock repro lenses if there is no housing upgrade. Thanks for creating a great upgraded light solution.

[Bigblue73]

if you can removed the lenses from the housing, you can adapt these into your units. Please call or send me an e-mail at [email protected] with photos and we can see what we can do. I have a "builder" tab that I made for the street rod folks that should fit the bill here.

-69 Firebird is complete and I have photos - Nice looking install.

[AU Doc]

I'm interested in these for my 69 camaro, but the link in your sig doesn't work. Are these still available?

[AU Doc]

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Hmmm......

[snappytravis]

132024

Hmmm......

I will send him a message on fb and tell him to get on here for you

[AU Doc]

Thanks!

[Bigblue73]

I'm still here, I just don't the message boards until later in the evening and yesterday was one of those days I didn't check. What's you application, AU Doc?

[77thor]

Tony - - - You might want to fix the URL in your sig line.

[AU Doc]

Excellent! '69 Camaro.

Do you have a new website?

[Bigblue73]

The new website should be ready in about a week. My old website has been trashed with malware and somehow they corrupted the code when it was all said and done.


Excellent! '69 Camaro.

Do you have a new website?

[AU Doc]

Sorry to hear about your site. It's unfortunate that there are people out there with nothing better to do than cause other people grief.

[AU Doc]

Tony, I sent a couple PMs, but haven't heard back from you. Any updates on the website?

[AU Doc]

I got my lights and installed them. Aside from a little wrestling to get one of the plugs into one of the sockets, it was an uneventful install. Just like I like them :)

They look great and are very bright! Here's a new vs old comparison shot. Nothing you guys haven't seen before, but it's new to me :yeah:
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[Bigblue73]

Looking good. Thanks for the kind words!

[jamminj007]

Looking good. Thanks for the kind words!
I would like to purchase a set.
Let know how to purchase.
Thanks
J

[gdwrnch33]

Are these still available?

[Gtr]

Are these still available?

[Bigblue73]

These lights are still available. I've been caught up in a major project at work and I apologize for not checking this site as often as I should. Please send me an e-mail at [email protected] or feel free to call at (573) 823-1813. All the best.
Tony

[jamminj007]

I sent you an email, and the website isn't working.
Thanks
Jonathan

[Bigblue73]

New website is up and running. All applications are listed. Please inquire about if you don't see your application listed. I don't charge for new designs.

[Bigblue73]

A quick update - I've upgrade the connector to aid in securing it to the housing. Supply chain issues should be behind us now. It's been a wild 8 to 9 months on securing parts. Thanks for all the interest and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected].