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chevydog66 · 02-22-2008, 10:38 AM

Here ya go.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ilot+headlight

chevydog66 · 02-22-2008, 10:42 AM

But then you have to buy the H4 bulbs which are about $15 each. Plus the 2 relay kits, for a grand total of around $200.

Sport/Truck · 02-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Thanks C-Dog! You were more than helpful!
Dean

**special-K** · 02-22-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

I remember them, but don't think they have been available for many years... However, I'm pretty sure that with identical bulbs, the current Cibies (which I have) are at least as good. Hellas are very good; I prefer the Cibie beam pattern which is slightly wider with a bit less vertical spread.

Incidentally, about 38 years ago I ordered driving lights from JC Whitney and they sent me... aircraft landing lights!! Yes they were very bright -- I ran them on three different vehicles over several years and can't recall just what I eventually did with them. Got a couple memories involving their use, though...

DOT?? Beats me!!

That`s pretty good.I wonder what else we have in common(other than a K/20)

.I had those Cibies in my`71 Blazer that was lifted about 7" w/37s.I think I blinded a few people.The landing lights I ran in a car,so at least I could keep those out of the eyes better.

longorange68 · 02-22-2008, 12:41 PM

I have recently upgraded the headlights in my VW Vanagon using some relays and headlights from this website: http://www.rallylights.com/ I know, I know, VW's aren't really for this site..... but electrons are electrons. I have used the 7 inch E-Code (European style light pattern) Hellas with great success for my van, absolutely amazing. Things are way brighter and you can see well past the stockers, and if you walk in front of them I'm pretty sure they will give you a sunburn. Well worth the money.

Josh

chevydog66 · 02-23-2008, 03:14 AM

I also had to make a hole in my core support because of the back of the light is larger than the original. I had to do it with my Chevelle and the 72 GMC truck.

Sport/Truck · 02-23-2008, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longorange68

I have recently upgraded the headlights in my VW Vanagon using some relays and headlights from this website: http://www.rallylights.com/ I know, I know, VW's aren't really for this site..... but electrons are electrons. I have used the 7 inch E-Code (European style light pattern) Hellas with great success for my van, absolutely amazing. Things are way brighter and you can see well past the stockers, and if you walk in front of them I'm pretty sure they will give you a sunburn. Well worth the money.

Josh

What is a VW Vanagon?

my70chevyc10 · 02-23-2008, 04:33 AM

Im new to the c10 trucks and i want to know what all i need to change to the h4 lights. I am a parts pro at Kragen Auto Parts in walnut CA and i can get the H4 bulbs for about 9 bucks each and i can get relays for a good price to. Anyone have a list of the parts i need including the relays and the wiering diagram to hook them up.

Thanks BIG JOHN

02-22-2008, 10:38 AM	#26
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? Here ya go. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...ilot+headlight __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-22-2008, 10:42 AM	#27
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? But then you have to buy the H4 bulbs which are about $15 each. Plus the 2 relay kits, for a grand total of around $200. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#28
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? Thanks C-Dog! You were more than helpful! Dean __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

02-22-2008, 12:41 PM	#30
longorange68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockinson, Washington Posts: 115	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? I have recently upgraded the headlights in my VW Vanagon using some relays and headlights from this website: http://www.rallylights.com/ I know, I know, VW's aren't really for this site..... but electrons are electrons. I have used the 7 inch E-Code (European style light pattern) Hellas with great success for my van, absolutely amazing. Things are way brighter and you can see well past the stockers, and if you walk in front of them I'm pretty sure they will give you a sunburn. Well worth the money. Josh __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then.

02-23-2008, 03:14 AM	#31
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? I also had to make a hole in my core support because of the back of the light is larger than the original. I had to do it with my Chevelle and the 72 GMC truck. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

02-23-2008, 04:33 AM	#33
my70chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Covina Calif Posts: 172	Re: Are Hella headlights any good? Im new to the c10 trucks and i want to know what all i need to change to the h4 lights. I am a parts pro at Kragen Auto Parts in walnut CA and i can get the H4 bulbs for about 9 bucks each and i can get relays for a good price to. Anyone have a list of the parts i need including the relays and the wiering diagram to hook them up. Thanks BIG JOHN __________________ "Your trucks fast! You must have been going 120 when I passed you." "Owning A 10 Sec Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still Gay" If for some reason i loose to a import...At least i can go home knowing the vehicle i drive drops girls panties...

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