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purple69 · 08-19-2003, 12:37 AM

built truck from ground up now needing headlights thought about upgrading post pictures of new styles with part numbers thanks scott

REDNEKID · 08-20-2003, 12:10 PM

sorry i cant help, but i am interested in the same thing.

Custom 68 · 08-20-2003, 12:20 PM

This is an old post I saved you may want to look through this one. I dont remember what all was in there. Go here
Good luck
Dave

Hooter · 08-20-2003, 05:12 PM

you could go and buy the H4 conversion kit from bosch and even go wilder and get the H.I.D conversion for your h4's.

padreisla · 08-20-2003, 08:02 PM

I put the following lights on my 67: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2423465992
I am still working on cleaning up the bezels (previous owner painted them white) but the lights look great. They are really a bright white and have a small bulb that is at the bottom on the light. I wired the small light up to my parking lights, so they come on at the same time. The ring around the bulb glows for about 20 mins after I turn off the lights. You could even change out the small bulb for a different color or put in a strobe if you wanted. They have a flat surface which I really like. I got them to fit with only a small modification. I can take a picture of them if anybody wants to see them, but realize there is no bezel there only because they have been removed to be cleaned.

miket · 08-20-2003, 09:18 PM

These look cool! Haven't tried them yet but they should work well.

http://www.matrixracing.com/browse_i...p?Item_ID=4366

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-20-2003, 09:43 PM

I bought mid 80's motorcycle flatface headlight's with a replacable halogen bulb.. Work killer!!

chevy_fatman · 08-20-2003, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by padreisla
I can take a picture of them if anybody wants to see them

Please do, want to see how they would look like in my blazer.

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 08:52 AM

Will take a picture when I get home and post it.

Project1970 · 08-21-2003, 10:17 AM

I think I'm going to do the relay-mod to my GMC soon, since the relay-mod to my A/C worked so well...once I got a real crimper, that is

Question...does anyone know of any other good points to tap high-current 12V, aside from the fender post? I think I'm starting to get quite a bit of stuff off of that little wire...

Brad · 08-21-2003, 10:21 AM

What about the horn relay? Isn't there a 12V source off that?

SCOTI · 08-21-2003, 10:46 AM

Project 1970, what did a relay do for your a/c?

Project1970 · 08-21-2003, 11:30 AM

I was having major problems with burning up the fan control switch - one a year, if not more. And my high-speed setting was disconnected, as the factory wiring for that was toast and kept trying to light up!!!

Simple solution - two relays and a DPDT switch. (All this to replace the functionality of my entire A/C panel!!! Hehe.) Switch left turns on both relays, which both puts the fan on HIGH (14V to the fan does that) and engages the A/C compressor clutch. To the right only engages the fan relay, while leaving the A/C relay off.

I think for the headlights, I'll just put a big ring-terminal on the end and go right from the battery cable...

rambler · 08-21-2003, 11:37 AM

ttt

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 07:55 PM

Ok, here are a couple of pics of the headlights.

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 07:56 PM

Here is another one, this is my low beams.

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 07:57 PM

This is my parking lights, you can see that there is a light glow from the small lights that are mounted inside the headlights.

chevy_fatman · 08-21-2003, 08:01 PM

Cool padreisla, Gracias for the pics, and what was that modification you did to your new headlights to make them fit?

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 08:10 PM

Where the small bulb is connected in the back bottom area, the socket sticks out too far. So I took my drill and drilled out a hole the size of the socket. That way if and when I want to change out the bulb it will be easier to get to it. I am attaching picture of back of headlight so you can see where I am talking about the bottom bulb.

Hooter · 08-21-2003, 10:05 PM

what is the point of the bottom bulb?

padreisla · 08-21-2003, 11:24 PM

I am going to paint the truck blue and will install a blue bulb in the headlight to give off a blue tint. Mostly for car shows and so on, it is illegal here to have blue lights on your vehicle. But I already have a set of blue neons for under it, and have blue neons that wrap around the 6X9 speakers in the door. So really it is just consmetic for me. Heck I just wanted flat light bulbs and they were there so I bought them......impulse buying I guess.

**68 Stepside** · 08-22-2003, 09:06 AM

Those lights are awesome padreisla, I think I'm going to buy a set! Thanks for the pics and the ebay link!!!

chevy_fatman · 08-22-2003, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the info padreisla, I think I'm going to get me a set as well.

jimfulco · 08-22-2003, 04:31 PM

Informative lighting sites:

http://lighting.mbz.org/home.html

http://www.team.net/sol/tech/light-up.html

zyggy72 · 01-15-2004, 11:27 AM

Who makes the lights in the pics? I need to get a set.

08-19-2003, 12:37 AM	#1
purple69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: maiden nc usa Posts: 162	headlight upgrades built truck from ground up now needing headlights thought about upgrading post pictures of new styles with part numbers thanks scott

08-20-2003, 12:20 PM	#3
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	This is an old post I saved you may want to look through this one. I dont remember what all was in there. Go here Good luck Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

08-20-2003, 05:12 PM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	you could go and buy the H4 conversion kit from bosch and even go wilder and get the H.I.D conversion for your h4's. __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-20-2003, 08:02 PM	#5
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Conversion I put the following lights on my 67: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2423465992 I am still working on cleaning up the bezels (previous owner painted them white) but the lights look great. They are really a bright white and have a small bulb that is at the bottom on the light. I wired the small light up to my parking lights, so they come on at the same time. The ring around the bulb glows for about 20 mins after I turn off the lights. You could even change out the small bulb for a different color or put in a strobe if you wanted. They have a flat surface which I really like. I got them to fit with only a small modification. I can take a picture of them if anybody wants to see them, but realize there is no bezel there only because they have been removed to be cleaned. __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-20-2003, 09:18 PM	#6
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	These look cool! Haven't tried them yet but they should work well. http://www.matrixracing.com/browse_i...p?Item_ID=4366 __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

08-20-2003, 12:10 PM	#2
REDNEKID Who said that? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TX. Posts: 106	sorry i cant help, but i am interested in the same thing.

08-20-2003, 09:43 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I bought mid 80's motorcycle flatface headlight's with a replacable halogen bulb.. Work killer!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-21-2003, 08:52 AM	#9
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Conversion Will take a picture when I get home and post it. __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-21-2003, 10:17 AM	#10
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I think I'm going to do the relay-mod to my GMC soon, since the relay-mod to my A/C worked so well...once I got a real crimper, that is Question...does anyone know of any other good points to tap high-current 12V, aside from the fender post? I think I'm starting to get quite a bit of stuff off of that little wire... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-21-2003, 10:21 AM	#11
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	What about the horn relay? Isn't there a 12V source off that? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-21-2003, 10:46 AM	#12
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Project 1970, what did a relay do for your a/c? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-21-2003, 11:30 AM	#13
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I was having major problems with burning up the fan control switch - one a year, if not more. And my high-speed setting was disconnected, as the factory wiring for that was toast and kept trying to light up!!! Simple solution - two relays and a DPDT switch. (All this to replace the functionality of my entire A/C panel!!! Hehe.) Switch left turns on both relays, which both puts the fan on HIGH (14V to the fan does that) and engages the A/C compressor clutch. To the right only engages the fan relay, while leaving the A/C relay off. I think for the headlights, I'll just put a big ring-terminal on the end and go right from the battery cable... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-21-2003, 11:37 AM	#14
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	ttt __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-21-2003, 07:55 PM	#15
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Upgrades Ok, here are a couple of pics of the headlights. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-21-2003, 07:56 PM	#16
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Upgrades Here is another one, this is my low beams. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp



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08-21-2003, 07:57 PM	#17
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Upgrade This is my parking lights, you can see that there is a light glow from the small lights that are mounted inside the headlights. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-21-2003, 08:01 PM	#18
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Cool padreisla, Gracias for the pics, and what was that modification you did to your new headlights to make them fit? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

08-21-2003, 08:10 PM	#19
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Upgrade Where the small bulb is connected in the back bottom area, the socket sticks out too far. So I took my drill and drilled out a hole the size of the socket. That way if and when I want to change out the bulb it will be easier to get to it. I am attaching picture of back of headlight so you can see where I am talking about the bottom bulb. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-21-2003, 10:05 PM	#20
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	what is the point of the bottom bulb? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-21-2003, 11:24 PM	#21
padreisla Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 141	Headlight Upgrade I am going to paint the truck blue and will install a blue bulb in the headlight to give off a blue tint. Mostly for car shows and so on, it is illegal here to have blue lights on your vehicle. But I already have a set of blue neons for under it, and have blue neons that wrap around the 6X9 speakers in the door. So really it is just consmetic for me. Heck I just wanted flat light bulbs and they were there so I bought them......impulse buying I guess. __________________ 67 C20 LWB 454 BB THD 400 97 Jeep Wrangler 4cyl 5sp

08-22-2003, 09:06 AM	#22
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	Those lights are awesome padreisla, I think I'm going to buy a set! Thanks for the pics and the ebay link!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-22-2003, 12:18 PM	#23
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Thanks for the info padreisla, I think I'm going to get me a set as well. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

08-22-2003, 04:31 PM	#24
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Informative lighting sites: http://lighting.mbz.org/home.html http://www.team.net/sol/tech/light-up.html Last edited by jimfulco; 08-22-2003 at 04:52 PM.

01-15-2004, 11:27 AM	#25
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	Who makes the lights in the pics? I need to get a set.

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