Stock '67 headlights are trash, need help.

[The Big Green]

The headlights have a broken prong, lights still work, but every good bump, they go out, luckly just one goes out...lol. I need lights bad, I looked at the clear ones on LMC Truck that you can change the bulbs, and not wait 2 to 3 weeks on a new headlight. Most people don't seem to like LMC, whats some good places to buy headlights? I need some lenses too, both back lenses, and both front turns.

[463]

Cibie H4 headlamps—7” round


http://www.danielsternlighting.com/p.../products.html

H4 high/low beam, convex (domed) lens: $74.95/ea

[67ChevyRedneck]

I bought mine at Wal-Mart. Halogens, I think I paid $10-12 each.

[corn]

I just picked up a new pair at Napa... H6024

[Stocker]

Cibies are the best, IMO -- if you want lamps that are nearly as good for less $$, get Hella H4 E-Codes. One good outlet is http://www.rallylights.com/ (no affiliation).

Whatever you get, the relay mod is highly recommended.

[The Big Green]

I want lights where I can buy the headlight bulbs, and not the whole light everytime. When I blow a bulb out, I want to go buy the bulb...lol

I think the clear lenses look great.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by The Big Green

I want lights where I can buy the headlight bulbs, and not the whole light everytime. When I blow a bulb out, I want to go buy the bulb...lol

The above mentioned Cibies and Hellas come with replaceable H4 bulbs, as do many other aftermarket headlamps.

[The Big Green]

I like the ones from LMC Truck, but can't remember what the price was. I saw a pic of the lights on another tread on here.

I'm guessing the ones at part stores, and Walmarts are the whole light, and the bulb isn't replaceable. I haven't ever looked, just figured they were.

Thanks guys, I'll look into them all. Atleast I know theres a few out there.

[Green Machine]

Originally Posted by corn

I just picked up a new pair at Napa... H6024

I agree with Corn - Some H6024 halogens are much better than stock and will not over load your wiring, same wattage as stock. We have 3 trucks here with halogens and properly adjusted, they light up the road better than many new cars.

Sticking my neck out here but there is no real good reason to rewire with relays and all the stuff, when a halogen H6024 does the job. Try them, at worst you would only be out less than 20 dollars.

[The Big Green]

Thanks guys, I'll go to Wallyworld, and pick up some. I'm not rewiring the whole truck, when its been rewired already, originally.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by The Big Green

Thanks guys, I'll go to Wallyworld, and pick up some. I'm not rewiring the whole truck, when its been rewired already, originally.

The wiring they are talking about is just a headlight harness that many vendors sell or you can make up one yourself..

[The Big Green]

I just re-wired under the hood, where the harnesses plug in the firewall. My wires started cracking about a year ago maybe, that, and I went to a internal voltage regulator like most probably do. I still have the stock dimmer switch, and fuses, and everything. I just updated a few minor things.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

check with wes at classic heartbeat.

[The Big Green]

They don't offer any headlights, or they don't list any that I saw.

[ChevLoRay]

One thing to consider is that the existing wiring, if it is original, will be taxed to its limits if you install some hi-tech headlights. Even halogens, though often used, are a good load. You gotta remember that the current that operates them goes through the light switch. How old it that part? Then, there's the dimmer switch. It ain't new, either, is it?

If you want some hi-tech lights, you need to consider upgrading the wiring (it's easy to do with what the vendors sell) and also installing a relay kit that will take the load off of the switch and let the relays handle the load. Then, it won't matter if you use Cibies, Hellas or whoever's bulbs.

But, in the meantime, go to WallyWorld and get you some new headlight bulbs, H6024's are just peachy, and don't risk driving in the dark when you least expect it.