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subtle71 · 10-11-2006, 09:43 PM

I recently upgraded my headlights to a HID conversion kit, like on the Escalade and many other luxury vehicles. No colored bulbs happening here! I chose the real deal that comes with the ballasts and everything. I love them! Here are a few pics.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-11-2006, 09:46 PM

Dean, how much? is it a kit? details

chevy_fatman · 10-11-2006, 09:50 PM

They sure look bright!

matthufham · 10-11-2006, 09:54 PM

where and how much? they look way better!

byrd · 10-11-2006, 10:10 PM

We need more info

shifty · 10-11-2006, 10:41 PM

I like the look *AND* I surely hope you got the correct bulbs with the part of the bulb that faces downward blacked out, or else you're going to be one of those buttholes that drives around blinding everyone around you

While it's cool and produces more light and all, the glare for oncoming traffic that is caused by putting an HID bulb into a stock reflector/housing for a non-HID vehicle is atrocious.

(PS - post some more pics of your truck!)

subtle71 · 10-12-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

I like the look *AND* I surely hope you got the correct bulbs with the part of the bulb that faces downward blacked out, or else you're going to be one of those buttholes that drives around blinding everyone around you

While it's cool and produces more light and all, the glare for oncoming traffic that is caused by putting an HID bulb into a stock reflector/housing for a non-HID vehicle is atrocious.

(PS - post some more pics of your truck!)

They are not HID bulbs! It is the complete system. I could not agree with you more about those idiots that do not take the time to correctly aim their headlights. And yes, they are aimed down and inward.

So many people do not take the time to correctly adjust their headlights when they get their vehicles back from bodyshop repairs. That too is annoying!

I look at this as a safety equipment upgrade. Just like when I changed the seat beats out to three point harness (shoulder belts). Or, changing out the brakes to larger SSBC disc brakes and upgrading the rear drums to discs in the process. Even though I do not drive this truck a lot, I want to be safe when I get the chance to enjoy taking it out for a spin.

FYI: On Saturday October 21st from 3pm until midnight, I will have the truck on display at a show in the Trademark Building of the MS Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS. For those that are interrested in getting a closer look.

Dean

krue · 10-11-2006, 11:04 PM

Dang I thought I saw a light off to the west of me.

timcos · 10-12-2006, 12:30 AM

Nice looking truck...yes where did you get them?

67chevy2wd · 10-12-2006, 12:37 AM

Looks sweet, fill us in

subtle71 · 10-12-2006, 11:56 AM

I picked up the HID conversion kit from one of my dealers over in Houston when I was there working two weeks ago. I picked up a set of the composite round headlights from my local dealer. Other than that, they require an 8awg power and ground lead from the battery, since the ballasts require more than what the original wiring supplies when they first turn on.

shifty · 10-12-2006, 03:10 PM

Wait - why are you running HID ballasts if they are not HID bulbs? It's a standard bulb with an HID ballast? I'm confused.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-12-2006, 03:39 PM

He's running the complete HID system, including bulbs, and ballasts

shifty · 10-12-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

He's running the complete HID system, including bulbs, and ballasts

He just said they were not HID Bulbs (see first sentence two posts up).

subtle71 · 10-12-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

He just said they were not HID Bulbs (see first sentence two posts up).

Stop getting snippie! Some people call the cheesey colored headlight bulbs "HID" bulbs. That is why I referred to them as a HID conversion kit. The kit includes dual element (low beam and high beam) H4 bulbs.

I hope that clears it up a bit!

alemck · 10-12-2006, 05:14 PM

Would you give us just a hint of how much cost is involved? (a ballpark figure, round figures, binary code, whole numbers?)

shifty · 10-12-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle71

Stop getting snippie! Some people call the cheesey colored headlight bulbs "HID" bulbs. That is why I referred to them as a HID conversion kit. The kit includes dual element (low beam and high beam) H4 bulbs.

I hope that clears it up a bit!

I'm not getting snippy!!!

Stop taking me so seriously!!

gator2511 · 10-12-2006, 07:48 PM

They look great, ought to improve your vision at night dramatically. I just ordered a pair of Hella H4 headlights for my truck. They are aren't HID but they say they should make a big diffedrence. The good thing is its just a plug and run deal. Supposed to cut the top of the beam off on low beam so it doesn't glare the oncoming traffic.

10-11-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	I can see now! I recently upgraded my headlights to a HID conversion kit, like on the Escalade and many other luxury vehicles. No colored bulbs happening here! I chose the real deal that comes with the ballasts and everything. I love them! Here are a few pics. Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

10-11-2006, 09:46 PM	#2
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10-11-2006, 09:54 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: I can see now! where and how much? they look way better!

10-11-2006, 10:41 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: I can see now! I like the look AND I surely hope you got the correct bulbs with the part of the bulb that faces downward blacked out, or else you're going to be one of those buttholes that drives around blinding everyone around you While it's cool and produces more light and all, the glare for oncoming traffic that is caused by putting an HID bulb into a stock reflector/housing for a non-HID vehicle is atrocious. (PS - post some more pics of your truck!) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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10-12-2006, 12:37 AM	#10
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10-12-2006, 11:56 AM	#11
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: I can see now! I picked up the HID conversion kit from one of my dealers over in Houston when I was there working two weeks ago. I picked up a set of the composite round headlights from my local dealer. Other than that, they require an 8awg power and ground lead from the battery, since the ballasts require more than what the original wiring supplies when they first turn on. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

10-12-2006, 03:10 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: I can see now! Wait - why are you running HID ballasts if they are not HID bulbs? It's a standard bulb with an HID ballast? I'm confused. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-12-2006, 03:39 PM	#13
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: I can see now! He's running the complete HID system, including bulbs, and ballasts __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-12-2006, 05:14 PM	#16
alemck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 16	Re: I can see now! Would you give us just a hint of how much cost is involved? (a ballpark figure, round figures, binary code, whole numbers?)

10-12-2006, 07:48 PM	#18
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: I can see now! They look great, ought to improve your vision at night dramatically. I just ordered a pair of Hella H4 headlights for my truck. They are aren't HID but they say they should make a big diffedrence. The good thing is its just a plug and run deal. Supposed to cut the top of the beam off on low beam so it doesn't glare the oncoming traffic.



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