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1LoC10 · 12-18-2006, 02:08 AM

Has anyone done a conversion like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...em250061510324
I like the fact that its glass.. but just curious if anyone has done one, and what you think of it..thanks

1LoC10 · 12-18-2006, 02:11 AM

hmmm, now i came across these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-H60...em230064917821
I think these might look better

409biscayne · 12-18-2006, 03:28 AM

Just use Hella or Bosch , you can get Hella 7in round at most 4 x 4 shops , they use 'em on Jeep's. High quality lites .

72armyswbtruck · 12-18-2006, 07:11 AM

I agree, a little more expensive but darn better quality, and you can always get them replaced most of them have warranties on them from the store

gator2511 · 12-18-2006, 10:29 AM

I used Hella and I'm very happy with them. Check this out. The standard european driving lights is what I got. www.autobahnpower.com

subtle71 · 12-18-2006, 12:22 PM

One thing to think about before you do the conversion, when I changed mine over to the H.I.D. system, I had to cut out the center of the bucket that houses the headlight. There was a depth issue on my truck when I used the newer style composite headlights with the H4 inserts. But they do look nice!

1LoC10 · 12-18-2006, 12:45 PM

what HID kit did you go with

1LoC10 · 12-18-2006, 12:48 PM

Do you think these would work better with an HID system sense the lense is more clear

neonlarry · 12-18-2006, 04:24 PM

HID and H4 bulbs are two completely different things. HID requires a special transformer to power the High Intensity Discharge system. You would be lucky to find a decent one for $400-$500.

see ten · 12-18-2006, 05:05 PM

Those Autopal lights don't fit very well. They will be loose in your headlight buckets. You can add some adhesive foam or something similar to the back of the light to make it fit right (which is what I did).

see ten · 12-18-2006, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtle71

One thing to think about before you do the conversion, when I changed mine over to the H.I.D. system, I had to cut out the center of the bucket that houses the headlight. There was a depth issue on my truck when I used the newer style composite headlights with the H4 inserts. But they do look nice!

Would you care to pass on any info about your HID setup? I checked in to them a bit but I dont know if I am any smarter than I was before. The only ones I could find that were DOT legal (not necesarily a must for my needs) were a projector that only used a low beam. I did find what looked like a shield that could be inserted in the headlamp along with your HID bulb to keep from blinding oncoming traffic (similar to how my 350Z creates a cutoff at the top of the beam of light). So, enlighten me! Does your system have a HI and LO? Does it have some kind of shield to keep from blinding oncoming traffic? Are you happy enough with your system to recommend it? If so what are you using? Thanks

1LoC10 · 12-18-2006, 05:37 PM

I know what HID is, its just all the conversion headlights them selves are H4 design... I would go with something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H4-90...2583QQtcZphoto

12-18-2006, 02:08 AM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	anyone done a h4 headlight conversion Has anyone done a conversion like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVE...em250061510324 I like the fact that its glass.. but just curious if anyone has done one, and what you think of it..thanks __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

12-18-2006, 02:11 AM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion hmmm, now i came across these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-H60...em230064917821 I think these might look better __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

12-18-2006, 03:28 AM	#3
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion Just use Hella or Bosch , you can get Hella 7in round at most 4 x 4 shops , they use 'em on Jeep's. High quality lites . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

12-18-2006, 07:11 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion I agree, a little more expensive but darn better quality, and you can always get them replaced most of them have warranties on them from the store __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

12-18-2006, 10:29 AM	#5
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion I used Hella and I'm very happy with them. Check this out. The standard european driving lights is what I got. www.autobahnpower.com Last edited by gator2511; 12-18-2006 at 10:33 AM.

12-18-2006, 12:22 PM	#6
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion One thing to think about before you do the conversion, when I changed mine over to the H.I.D. system, I had to cut out the center of the bucket that houses the headlight. There was a depth issue on my truck when I used the newer style composite headlights with the H4 inserts. But they do look nice! __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

12-18-2006, 12:45 PM	#7
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion what HID kit did you go with __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

12-18-2006, 12:48 PM	#8
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion Do you think these would work better with an HID system sense the lense is more clear __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

12-18-2006, 04:24 PM	#9
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion HID and H4 bulbs are two completely different things. HID requires a special transformer to power the High Intensity Discharge system. You would be lucky to find a decent one for $400-$500. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-18-2006, 05:05 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion Those Autopal lights don't fit very well. They will be loose in your headlight buckets. You can add some adhesive foam or something similar to the back of the light to make it fit right (which is what I did).

12-18-2006, 05:37 PM	#12
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: anyone done a h4 headlight conversion I know what HID is, its just all the conversion headlights them selves are H4 design... I would go with something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H4-90...2583QQtcZphoto __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

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