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Now that I've got the LED's Tail/Cargo lights on order from Reumster what do you all recommend for upgrading my headlights. What should I consider when selecting an upgrade in headlights?
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018
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I like and am going with the H4 conversion mirror finish and tri-bars from Street Beat.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/7headcontril.html
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My other Love
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada
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I got bosh halogen h4's on the 69 and the monte with the cool blue ultra white bulbs, cant go wrong with those!
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Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
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There are lots of great headlamp coversions out right now. I carry the APC, Toucan, Hella and Pilot conversions for the 67-72 trucks. I also carry the new HID H4 bulbs. They are available in high watt or standard watt versions.
Click here http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/lighting.htm and go to headlamp coversions to see our products. I personally have the APC headlamps with the Toucan H4 80/100 watt HID bulbs. All of the conversions offer better lighting than standard halogen sealed beam headlights.
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Kansas City
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Xenon, or however you spell it. That will really piss off on-coming traffic!
By the way, Church I bet my dog could eat yours!lol
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Carolina Classic Trucks
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Hey, I like dogs I can pet not punt! hehehe just kiddin' with ya.
The Xenon bulbs are the type that I carry. You will have to readjust your headlights (a little lower) if you use these type of bulbs and you should not have any problems. I am currently using 100 watt bulbs in my fog, low and high beam lights on my lifted 2000 WJ and have not had anyone "flick their lights at me yet. The Xenon bulbs are not really High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights. They cost much less than HID's but give off the same whitish/blueish tint instead of the halogen yellow. |
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I used a Xenon bulb on my last bike and it made a huge difference.
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L.E.D. Freak
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Polson MT
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I say that I have Hella conversion housings in my blazer, one is cracked, I've had them for close to 3 years now, I love them, I've ran 4 or 5 different H4 bulbs, I'm buying Streat beat tribar blue dot housing soon, they're the best looking housing available.
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L.E.D. Freak
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Polson MT
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Due to my voltage regulator taking a crap, and blowing my high beams, I just sadly replaced them with APC H4 bulbs. I'd like to get either the new Silvana Silver series bulbs, or some Hiper Industries.
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What if?
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma
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shoot i drove my 70 last nite for the first time in months and could barley see the road with its original headlights.
so looks like i am going to up grade to better lights too.
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The South
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I have the 7" round h-4 conversion headlights (see pic below)
for 47.00 a pair plus shipping. Bulbs not included. I have the h-4 Xenon regular watt bulbs for 13.64 per pair and the high watt xenon for 15.59 per pair plus shipping.
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Thanks for the feedback on the lights. Tim...I'll be stopping in a couple weeks to pick up my goodies...so I see you then about the lights
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lake co. california
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I have the same ones church sells, I've got the xenon type H4's and like em alot. Next time I'll buy them from church and save some $$
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: SW Washington
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I saw a show truck a while back that had headlights from a Jaguar. They were really clear. They looked great.
Darren
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Torrance,Ca
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Will these combo work well with the stock wiring harness ? Thanks
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Random question - anything like that H4 kit for us GMC guys?
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Orleans, NE USA
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I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a set of sylvania "cool blue" lights for my 4x4......it was like the difference between night and day compared to my old Wagner Halogens.....I love them, best headlights out of the 5 vehicles I have running right now.
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
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Bill,
Yes they will work with the stock wiring harness, it is a plug and play deal and you're done. There is no need to splice any wires on you stock harness. I will say though, if you decide to go with the high wattage bulbs, I would watch your wiring closely to make sure it is not getting warm. I recommend upgrading your light harness if you decide to go with the high watt bulbs. I am still looking into the GMC conversion. I am making progress on it. I have the light conversion part and one set of bulbs that will work. I am still trying to figure out the lo beam portion of it. If there are any local GMC's that want to upgrade, PM or email me. I need to make sure the conversion is working properly. I'll keep you posted.
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Low & Slow
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oklahoma
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I have the sylvania halogen xtravision's in my truck. They say they are 3 times brighter and have twice the life of a regular halogen. Compared to my old lights I would have to say they are right. For both it cost me $30 with tax.
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Cadillac power
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: North Idaho
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I've got the conversion Church sells.
I don't see much difference on the low beam, but the high beams really light up the night. I don't want to mislead you, I'm definitely happy with the conversion. We'll see how things go after I get them aimed properly.
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi.
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Most of the time the problem with dull factory headlights is the wireing.With 30 year old wireing you can end up with significant voltage drop by the time the power reaches the lights.
If you have a voltmeter measure the volts on the back of the alt.Then measure the volts at the light with the light on.If you have less than 12 volts at the light your headlights will be dull and not perform well. If you upgrade to a higher wattage bulb(H4,xeon,etc) the performance could be even worse than the orig. headlights. A simple upgrade to a pair of relays will get a full 12-14 volts to the headlights and the difference in the performance of your lights will be amazing! It can be wired like this.
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Thats the Hillbilly way
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Torrance,Ca
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I installed the conversion Church was talking about above yesterday .
The APC Headlamps and the H4lxc 60/55 watt Xenon bulbs. Took the wife for a drive last nite both of use noticed a big difference in brightness with both the low and high beams . Ist impressions I love them. Will take a pic today. Thanks Church
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Church, let me know when you get the GMC kit, pretty sure I'm gonna need it.
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Carolina Classic Trucks
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: The South
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Hey Krue, I have got to find a local GMC owner who will let me test on his rig. That is what I'm waiting on right now. I'll keep you posted on the latest.
Thanks Bill, We appreciate your business. Glad to hear you like them.
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