New Headlight conversion (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

farside847 · 01-02-2006, 02:11 PM

Well, after going though the HUGE thread on new headlights and wires http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=173230
I decided to upgrade my lights. They were dim, flickered a bit, and the
left one went out every so often. As always I went a bit pic happy.

Here is what I ordered from Summit. A new wire harness (AMC-509102) and
two new headlights (HLA-70477) for about $110

As you can see the harness came pre assembled with all the connectors
hooked up for me. The end with the two positive power leads goes on the
battery side.

Step one, disconnect negative bat cable (couldnt resist taking a pic)

The battery side old headlight connector plugs into the harness, then there
is a new connector for the headlight. This gives the signal to the relays to
turn on the lights without drawing a ton of power. On my truck it was really
tight due to the charcole filter in the way so I couldnt get a pic. Hell, I could
barely get my hand in there.

The excess wire got tucked in under the battery and the wires that go
to the other side went under the battery too.

I started at the battery end first and mounted the relays next to the
little power junction. I also attached the two positive leads to the junction
too instead of directly to the battery. If I hooked it to the battery the
connectors would have made the connection all crappy.

I routed the wire under the radiator and attached it to the top of the
frame support so nothing could get to it if I run over something. It was
a pretty tight fit - just barely long enough. I thought about running it
over the radiator instead, but I thought it would look better tucked away.

Thats it really. You also need to ground each headlight too, and install the
new bulbs just like normal. Now my head lights are brighter and steady. No
more flickering! And its much nicer driving on the freeway at night.

cheers!

Striker169 · 01-02-2006, 05:22 PM

NiCe now we juST need Some PiCS of iT aT NIGHT

**Yukon Jack** · 01-03-2006, 01:28 PM

Looks nice and straightforward. I haven't added relays yet but did upgrade my headlights when I was redoing my truck. Just the new headlights is a major improvement.

BigSky71 · 01-03-2006, 01:39 PM

Thanks Farside, much appreciated!

Hook'em · 01-05-2006, 11:35 AM

Does that harness also hook to the front running lights?

shifty · 01-05-2006, 11:45 AM

Sweet! Did it come with the relays and bracket also?

68haywagon · 01-05-2006, 12:01 PM

Looks good!!!

70c10 · 01-05-2006, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks nice and straightforward. I haven't added relays yet but did upgrade my headlights when I was redoing my truck. Just the new headlights is a major improvement.

Which headlights did you go with?

farside847 · 01-05-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook'em

Does that harness also hook to the front running lights?

No, just the two headlights.

farside847 · 01-05-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Sweet! Did it come with the relays and bracket also?

Yep! came with both relays and the little metal bracket thingie.

Lemield · 01-05-2006, 03:17 PM

I upgraded mine this weekend....but...I didn't like the yellow sleeve on the harness so I carefully cut it off and then was able to tuck the harness into the stock harness cover that is mounted to the radiator core support. Looks nice.

Hey Farside847...I do like that bracket though....very slick.

mocwon · 01-05-2006, 04:48 PM

I bought the same wiring harness from LMC. It works great and eliminates all the soldering and shrink wrapping of wires for a build-it yourself system, plus it's plug-n-play with headlight harness.

Lemield · 01-06-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mocwon

I bought the same wiring harness from LMC. It works great and eliminates all the soldering and shrink wrapping of wires for a build-it yourself system, plus it's plug-n-play with headlight harness.

I should have mentioned that I bought mine from LMC too.....no cool bracket for the relays but the same bright yellow sleeve.

MrC1 · 01-06-2006, 04:08 PM

Very nice!

So, who has the best deal on this setup, including shipping, etc.? Summit? LMC? Other?

lloyd k · 01-06-2006, 09:56 PM

nice upgrade, thanks for sharing

wibilly · 01-07-2006, 12:54 AM

i to would like to make this improvement but i don't like that yellow jacket either

01-02-2006, 02:11 PM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	New Headlight conversion (pics) Well, after going though the HUGE thread on new headlights and wires http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=173230 I decided to upgrade my lights. They were dim, flickered a bit, and the left one went out every so often. As always I went a bit pic happy. Here is what I ordered from Summit. A new wire harness (AMC-509102) and two new headlights (HLA-70477) for about $110 As you can see the harness came pre assembled with all the connectors hooked up for me. The end with the two positive power leads goes on the battery side. Step one, disconnect negative bat cable (couldnt resist taking a pic) The battery side old headlight connector plugs into the harness, then there is a new connector for the headlight. This gives the signal to the relays to turn on the lights without drawing a ton of power. On my truck it was really tight due to the charcole filter in the way so I couldnt get a pic. Hell, I could barely get my hand in there. The excess wire got tucked in under the battery and the wires that go to the other side went under the battery too. I started at the battery end first and mounted the relays next to the little power junction. I also attached the two positive leads to the junction too instead of directly to the battery. If I hooked it to the battery the connectors would have made the connection all crappy. I routed the wire under the radiator and attached it to the top of the frame support so nothing could get to it if I run over something. It was a pretty tight fit - just barely long enough. I thought about running it over the radiator instead, but I thought it would look better tucked away. Thats it really. You also need to ground each headlight too, and install the new bulbs just like normal. Now my head lights are brighter and steady. No more flickering! And its much nicer driving on the freeway at night. cheers! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

01-02-2006, 05:22 PM	#2
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) NiCe now we juST need Some PiCS of iT aT NIGHT

01-03-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Looks nice and straightforward. I haven't added relays yet but did upgrade my headlights when I was redoing my truck. Just the new headlights is a major improvement. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-03-2006, 01:39 PM	#4
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Thanks Farside, much appreciated! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

01-05-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Does that harness also hook to the front running lights? __________________ Hook'em

01-05-2006, 11:45 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Sweet! Did it come with the relays and bracket also? __________________ 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. Last edited by shifty; 01-05-2006 at 11:45 AM.

01-05-2006, 12:01 PM	#7
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Looks good!!! __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-05-2006, 03:17 PM	#11
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) I upgraded mine this weekend....but...I didn't like the yellow sleeve on the harness so I carefully cut it off and then was able to tuck the harness into the stock harness cover that is mounted to the radiator core support. Looks nice. Hey Farside847...I do like that bracket though....very slick. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

01-05-2006, 04:48 PM	#12
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) I bought the same wiring harness from LMC. It works great and eliminates all the soldering and shrink wrapping of wires for a build-it yourself system, plus it's plug-n-play with headlight harness. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... Last edited by mocwon; 01-05-2006 at 04:49 PM.

01-06-2006, 04:08 PM	#14
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) Very nice! So, who has the best deal on this setup, including shipping, etc.? Summit? LMC? Other? __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!

01-06-2006, 09:56 PM	#15
lloyd k Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: columbus,ohio Posts: 201	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) nice upgrade, thanks for sharing __________________ 67 swb gmc,big block cadillac powered,400 turbo,2.73 ratio and disc brakes-basically a frankenstein of many parts-

01-07-2006, 12:54 AM	#16
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: New Headlight conversion (pics) i to would like to make this improvement but i don't like that yellow jacket either __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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