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72armyswbtruck · 03-26-2006, 01:03 AM

Original T-3 headlight in working condition
$15 shipped
The picture is a little hard to tell but it is a true T-3 headlight

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 06:38 PM

OK, I just reduce the price to $15.00 and I will accept PayPal to griffithauto@yahoo.com
Anyone interested, It works (guaranteed)

al's71gmc · 03-28-2006, 11:13 PM

Just FYI- I don't think those are the correct t-3s for the trucks. At least they are different from the ones we have on the 72 GMC. Is this a single hi/lo (large chevy) light, or the smaller for the quad lite setup? Mine have the "t-3" in a rectangular box, IIRC. But I'm not sure how the larger(chevy) ones on our trucks are. I've sold a ton of t-3s on Ebay and the ones on the truck were the only ones I've seen that didn't have the triangle. There are a few different styles for diff years and makes.

72armyswbtruck · 03-29-2006, 02:15 AM

Thanks for the FYI, I pulled it from if my memory serves me correctly a 68 Chevy

thecatseye66 · 03-29-2006, 12:19 PM

Al's 71gmc,
It is a correct, original truck light...
My '68 BB truck still has both original headlights...and they look just like the one in 72armyswbtruck's picture in the first post.
Chris

PT'S 70 CST · 03-29-2006, 03:44 PM

I second that, it is the correct one.

PT

Bob Moore · 03-29-2006, 04:26 PM

There are 3 main groupings of T-3 lamps as put out by the Corvette people.

58/59 - Have a clear triangle with the word "GUIDE" directly on top the
triangle

60/67 - Have a clear triange with "GUIDE" at the bottom of the bulb in the
"six o'clock" position

68/72 - Have a striped triangle with "GUIDE" at "six o'clock"

I believe this info is for 4 lamp systems. I have found a few 2 lamp T-3 bulbs but mainly 4 lamp bulbs. A lot of older GMC trucks will still have their original high beam lamps but the high/low have been replaced.

I have seen some 6 volt lamps marked T-3 with squares as mentioned above. It is all getting harder and harder to find. I personally like the newer halogen sealed beams but then I not a "purist".

I know this info came off the internet back in 1999 but I believe it to be reliable.

al's71gmc · 03-29-2006, 10:34 PM

I'm sure you guys are right. I'm assuming the one above is a single hi/lo for chevys. The set I found that had the rectangles were 12volt and was put together from 2-3 of our vintage gmc trucks. The set sold on ebay with a BIN within a couple of hours of being listed. My son's 72 still had 3 out of 4 of this style and I found the 4th in that same boneyard in another truck. None of the Gmc trucks that I found there had the triangular badge. Maybe they were all replacements, but like I said they were 12 volt bulbs.

72armyswbtruck · 04-03-2006, 10:44 PM

OK, TTT before I put it back in the leftover parts pile and box them back up

03-26-2006, 01:03 AM	#1
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	T-3 Headlight for sale Original T-3 headlight in working condition $15 shipped The picture is a little hard to tell but it is a true T-3 headlight __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!" Last edited by 72armyswbtruck; 10-04-2007 at 07:44 PM.

03-28-2006, 06:38 PM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale OK, I just reduce the price to $15.00 and I will accept PayPal to griffithauto@yahoo.com Anyone interested, It works (guaranteed) __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-28-2006, 11:13 PM	#3
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale Just FYI- I don't think those are the correct t-3s for the trucks. At least they are different from the ones we have on the 72 GMC. Is this a single hi/lo (large chevy) light, or the smaller for the quad lite setup? Mine have the "t-3" in a rectangular box, IIRC. But I'm not sure how the larger(chevy) ones on our trucks are. I've sold a ton of t-3s on Ebay and the ones on the truck were the only ones I've seen that didn't have the triangle. There are a few different styles for diff years and makes. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!!

03-29-2006, 02:15 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale Thanks for the FYI, I pulled it from if my memory serves me correctly a 68 Chevy __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-29-2006, 12:19 PM	#5
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale Al's 71gmc, It is a correct, original truck light... My '68 BB truck still has both original headlights...and they look just like the one in 72armyswbtruck's picture in the first post. Chris __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

03-29-2006, 03:44 PM	#6
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale I second that, it is the correct one. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

03-29-2006, 04:26 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale There are 3 main groupings of T-3 lamps as put out by the Corvette people. 58/59 - Have a clear triangle with the word "GUIDE" directly on top the triangle 60/67 - Have a clear triange with "GUIDE" at the bottom of the bulb in the "six o'clock" position 68/72 - Have a striped triangle with "GUIDE" at "six o'clock" I believe this info is for 4 lamp systems. I have found a few 2 lamp T-3 bulbs but mainly 4 lamp bulbs. A lot of older GMC trucks will still have their original high beam lamps but the high/low have been replaced. I have seen some 6 volt lamps marked T-3 with squares as mentioned above. It is all getting harder and harder to find. I personally like the newer halogen sealed beams but then I not a "purist". I know this info came off the internet back in 1999 but I believe it to be reliable. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow Last edited by Bob Moore; 03-29-2006 at 04:27 PM.

03-29-2006, 10:34 PM	#8
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale I'm sure you guys are right. I'm assuming the one above is a single hi/lo for chevys. The set I found that had the rectangles were 12volt and was put together from 2-3 of our vintage gmc trucks. The set sold on ebay with a BIN within a couple of hours of being listed. My son's 72 still had 3 out of 4 of this style and I found the 4th in that same boneyard in another truck. None of the Gmc trucks that I found there had the triangular badge. Maybe they were all replacements, but like I said they were 12 volt bulbs. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 03-29-2006 at 10:36 PM.

04-03-2006, 10:44 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: T-3 Headlight for sale OK, TTT before I put it back in the leftover parts pile and box them back up __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

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