Pop-up Head Lights - Lambo Lounge

Body - Headlights - Pop-up

A real Lamborghini 97 VT Roadster

There is a detailed "manual" that Dale has created for you to view (in regards to this section). This instruction manual is on how he built his IFG Phantom Roadster. (click on his logo to visit his web site)

Click here to visit Dale's section on: Chapter 7 - Lights

There is a lot of great information on Jason Jones's web site - (click on his logo to visit his web site)

Jason Jones I am using the original Fiero headlight motors. I have learned that there are two kinds Pontiac made for the Fiero. On with a CONE shaped knob and the other is flat. You will want to use the cone shape as they are more heavy duty and easier to repair. They were found in the 87 and 88 models.
The following pictures are of the setup location and mechanics. Many of the KitCar Manufactures have re-designed how this setup should work, however they generally cause the motor to work harder than it was intended thus cause premature failure. After about 3 different setups I finally made mine so that it is almost identical to the original Fiero mechanics.
You can see that I used all the original parts. The lights go up smooth and do not "Bang" or hit the top and bottom hard. You can see by the following pictures how it rotates and moves. This setup is Smooth and the lights work as they should. I will be reinforcing the mounting points so the lights buckets do not bounce up and down while in the up position.
The system works so well that as it pulls down it tightens and locks the light buckets tightly to the body.

Endre (Andy) Bujtas

Headlight Motors
I installed my old (repainted) headlight door motors. These are 1988 motors and I recommend using them instead on the older units. They are quieter and operate much more quickly. However, they do require using the motor controller. It is very easy to hook-up the motors to the controller - no more relays. The controller handles every thing. I originally designed my own door control system, but it didn't work properly. In addition, it required more wires than using this system. So I built a frame to support the controller and reused my old unit. I was very pleased how easy it was to put the circuit together and pleased on how it worked. Also, to minimuize damage to the motor arm, I changed the original IFG bolts with socket heads with rubber bumpers attached. This makes motor operation even quieter.

Links:

http://www.ukcar.com/sframe.htm?/features/tech/others/pop-up-headlights/

Although my information comes from various builders and sources, if you want any information contact me. The photographs used on this site are used with permission, if you want to use any, contact them through the various links on this site. I did and you can see the results!