HHR - Buick Bijou Super Progress
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Cadillac's system wasn't very close to military night vision units, it was a passive thermal imaging system developed in conjunction with Raytheon offering a decidely civillian resolution.
It worked by using an infrared sensing camera mounted behind the vehicle's grille. Infrared radiation is picked up by the sensor, processed by computer and then displayed on the windshield using a head-up display.
Information was displayed as a black and white image with warmer objects in white, while cooler objects appeared black. GM phased it out in '04 due to low installation rates and high warranty costs.
But enough tech talk Ben, feast your eyes on the sweet '49 Super Estate.
It worked by using an infrared sensing camera mounted behind the vehicle's grille. Infrared radiation is picked up by the sensor, processed by computer and then displayed on the windshield using a head-up display.
Information was displayed as a black and white image with warmer objects in white, while cooler objects appeared black. GM phased it out in '04 due to low installation rates and high warranty costs.
But enough tech talk Ben, feast your eyes on the sweet '49 Super Estate.
Last edited by 843de; Jul 16, 2013 at 02:06 AM. Reason: Added image.
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Am I just way too polite a driver? Dimming 4 times a mile? I hardly ever have an opportunity to use my high beams, but then I don't live in NJ I've noticed that they don't use low beams EVER, one of my reasons for disliking driving in that state.
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What's worse are the folks who've discovered the fog light switch, and they never turn them off, ever.
And not to pick on folks who've converted to HID's, but they need to have their aim checked or changed after installation, I like my retinas intact thanks!
And not to pick on folks who've converted to HID's, but they need to have their aim checked or changed after installation, I like my retinas intact thanks!
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Thanks Boydie!!!
No Stephen King inspiration here Mike.
I just thought that back-lighting the Buick emblem in the grille would be a cool affect. I spend lots of time looking at objects in unusual places to get the combination that will work for my ideas. Believe it or not, none of the parts that went into making the the Buick emblem glow blue came from an auto parts store.
The parts are from the following:
Walmart - 5 led light and Jumbo flashlight for backing bezel
Truck stop - Rubber grommet and random chrome trim ring that I am not certain of its uss
Home Depot - Acrylic diffuser for 2' x 4' drop ceiling florescent light, carpet protect for under furniture legs (both acting as diffusers to evenly distribute the light to give it an even glow.)
No Stephen King inspiration here Mike.
I just thought that back-lighting the Buick emblem in the grille would be a cool affect. I spend lots of time looking at objects in unusual places to get the combination that will work for my ideas. Believe it or not, none of the parts that went into making the the Buick emblem glow blue came from an auto parts store.
The parts are from the following:
Walmart - 5 led light and Jumbo flashlight for backing bezel
Truck stop - Rubber grommet and random chrome trim ring that I am not certain of its uss
Home Depot - Acrylic diffuser for 2' x 4' drop ceiling florescent light, carpet protect for under furniture legs (both acting as diffusers to evenly distribute the light to give it an even glow.)
