fiber optics
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fiber optics
Did any Lagunas, or any G-3 Chevelle/Malibu, have fiber optics as an option? I am not sure. I would like to find out. Anyone know? I think they did but don't know for sure. I have only seen two cars with them, both in Craigslist ads. A good way might be to find a list of every available option from the factory. Does anyone know of any literature such as this? I have a manual for the '96 Impala SS I used to have, and it has a comprehensive list like that.
Here's an pic from an old ad I saved of a '77 Malibu with them. Ignore the color if you can.

Here's an pic from an old ad I saved of a '77 Malibu with them. Ignore the color if you can.


FumiyoG3- G3GM Member
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Re: fiber optics
Only fiber optics I've ever seen are for the optional ashtray light.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Re: fiber optics
I've seen some plastic-based fiber optics on some Caddies and Oldsmobiles from back then for turn signals and lamp-out indicators, but I wasn't aware of anything for G3's.
thatfnthing- Donating Member
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Yep...I recently pulled some fender mounted turn signal/lamp indicator fiber optics off a '76 Cadillac Deville for a guy in Cairo. But, as mentioned, I've only seen the ashtray lights on our gen of "A" bodies.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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Re: fiber optics
I first learned of the vigilite fiber optics option from being into '68 Impala SS427's. They were an option on '68 Caprice and Impala (see pics), and I believe also in '69. I didn't know they were so rare and now i'm bummed because before I knew any better I sold a '68 Caprice parts car with fiber optics on it.
Anyway, I recently saw another G3- this time a '74 Laguna with the fiber optics fender mounted turn signal indicators, similar to that blue one in my first post. I don't know if it was a factory option or aftermarket. If it is factory it must be one of the most rare options on a G3.


Anyway, I recently saw another G3- this time a '74 Laguna with the fiber optics fender mounted turn signal indicators, similar to that blue one in my first post. I don't know if it was a factory option or aftermarket. If it is factory it must be one of the most rare options on a G3.


FumiyoG3- G3GM Member
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Re: fiber optics
I've owned Cadillacs that had those on the front fenders..Maybe a salvage yard would be a place to find some..
pila- Donating Member
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I hate those dumbass things theres a reason they are rare every truck I have that has that thing has no dash lights your not missing g out on anything
McCauley5983- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: fiber optics
Obviously, these weren't designed to light up a dash panel. On the G3 ash trays, it just cast a little mood lighting. Based on where the two leads went on the Riviera, it just cast a back light thru a couple of small colored plastic lenses as switch indicators.
Mcarlo77- Donating Member
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