What's up with VH Coachworks"??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Cole · 09-05-2014, 05:29 PM

I see where they were banned from selling on this board awhile back but did they ever get their s**t together?? I assume they are still banned? That sucks cause I really need one of the headlight relay harnesses and I am not smart enough to figure out how to do it myself. The Painless Wiring headlight harness they sell has gotten too expensive for me and I heard the LMC one isn't very good.

Could someone do a build thread on this with actual part numbers and step by step instructions? I prefer not to cut the original harness, I was thinking of a "plug and play" option.

Someone who is good with electrical should start building these to fill the void left by VH Coachworks. (Hint hint Vetvette, TX Firefighter). Sorry if I misspelled your board names.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-05-2014, 07:40 PM

I have never understood the need to do this conversion. Convert to an internally regulated alternator and run a 90 amp alternator. The lights are extremely bright and don't dim when coming to a stop. WES

69SCSS · 09-05-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

I have never understood the need to do this conversion. Convert to an internally regulated alternator and run a 90 amp alternator. The lights are extremely bright and don't dim when coming to a stop. WES

It's to avoid routing all the power for the lights thru the switch. They burn out faster, not that it really burns out very fast.

I did a conversion on a 240z back in 2000 by just using a relay where the power goes into the passenger compartment and using the stock wire coming from the switch as the on/off for the relay. I had to add another 18 gauge wire to power the switch, but that's all it took if I remember right. It was 14 years ago so I couldn't tell you which switch I used, but I think I might have got it at an auto parts store.

Lattimer · 09-05-2014, 11:08 PM

Classic parts sells a kit that works fine, I used it.

http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamp.../#.VAp6kGP76dg

no1udknow · 09-05-2014, 11:43 PM

vive me a day, I can build you a diagram and parts list. Very simple to do.

Steve Cole · 09-06-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by no1udknow

vive me a day, I can build you a diagram and parts list. Very simple to do.

Awesome!! Thank you!

Steve Cole · 09-06-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Classic parts sells a kit that works fine, I used it.

http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamp.../#.VAp6kGP76dg

Hey Lattimer,

Are you using stock bulbs, halogen, or something else?

seattle gmc · 09-06-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Classic parts sells a kit that works fine, I used it.

http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamp.../#.VAp6kGP76dg

The description in the link says for single headlight only. Dose that mean that this mod is only for chevy, and wont work for a gmc? Im dumb when i comes to electronic stuff. But the kit, if it would work for a gmc gives me hope that its something i could accomplish.

**leddzepp** · 09-06-2014, 12:24 AM

Txfirefighter has an excellent write up in FAQ for building your own harness. It is inexpensive and very simple to do. If however you do not want to source your own parts, the LMC harness is plug and play. Simply remove the hideous yellow wire wrap, tuck the wires into your OEM loom cover, and route the harness relays under the battery tray, and it looks 100% stock and hidden. I have had one on my current truck for three years now with zero problems. Upgrade to the relays, swap in some Sylvania Silver Star sealed beam headlights, and enjoy an enormous difference over your stock lighting.

Steve Cole · 09-06-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Txfirefighter has an excellent write up in FAQ for building your own harness. It is inexpensive and very simple to do. If however you do not want to source your own parts, the LMC harness is plug and play. Simply remove the hideous yellow wire wrap, tuck the wires into your OEM loom cover, and route the harness relays under the battery tray, and it looks 100% stock and hidden. I have had one on my current truck for three years now with zero problems. Upgrade to the relays, swap in some Sylvania Silver Star sealed beam headlights, and enjoy an enormous difference over your stock lighting.

Thanks for the great info ledzepp !

JJLT1 · 09-06-2014, 10:09 AM

heres a pic

ole dollor · 09-06-2014, 03:00 PM

I upgraded my lights and installed the relays from that diagram and it real easy, works great and lot better brighter lights.

BlackedOut67shorty · 09-06-2014, 05:19 PM

Not sure where you herd bad things bout lmc's heavy duty harness but I have over five thousand miles logged with mine and most of it nightime driving. Sure there Chinese but not everything they touch is complete garbage like everyone says.

Lattimer · 09-06-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Cole

Hey Lattimer,

Are you using stock bulbs, halogen, or something else?

Halogens

Lattimer · 09-06-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by seattle gmc

The description in the link says for single headlight only. Dose that mean that this mod is only for chevy, and wont work for a gmc? Im dumb when i comes to electronic stuff. But the kit, if it would work for a gmc gives me hope that its something i could accomplish.

That particular kit is just for Chevy.

dirtyjim · 09-07-2014, 08:51 AM

I made my own harness after my headlight switch went out. at the time I was running a stock charging system and it really helped.
we routinely do the headlight relay conversion on land rovers because the headlight switches are $125 new and don't last very long if you don't

Steve Cole · 09-07-2014, 10:06 AM

Thanks for the info guys and thanks to JJLT1 for the diagram but does anyone have a diagram where the original harness remains uncut?

09-05-2014, 05:29 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	What's up with VH Coachworks"??? I see where they were banned from selling on this board awhile back but did they ever get their s**t together?? I assume they are still banned? That sucks cause I really need one of the headlight relay harnesses and I am not smart enough to figure out how to do it myself. The Painless Wiring headlight harness they sell has gotten too expensive for me and I heard the LMC one isn't very good. Could someone do a build thread on this with actual part numbers and step by step instructions? I prefer not to cut the original harness, I was thinking of a "plug and play" option. Someone who is good with electrical should start building these to fill the void left by VH Coachworks. (Hint hint Vetvette, TX Firefighter). Sorry if I misspelled your board names.

09-05-2014, 07:40 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? I have never understood the need to do this conversion. Convert to an internally regulated alternator and run a 90 amp alternator. The lights are extremely bright and don't dim when coming to a stop. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-05-2014, 11:08 PM	#4
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? Classic parts sells a kit that works fine, I used it. http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamp.../#.VAp6kGP76dg __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

09-05-2014, 11:43 PM	#5
no1udknow Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 696	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? vive me a day, I can build you a diagram and parts list. Very simple to do. __________________ Built not bought! My dad always tried to convince me HEI was pointless! Welding is a lot like sex, you don't have to be great with the rod as long as you thoroughly prep the surface and your good at grinding My build : 68 C10 Short Bed Conversion

09-06-2014, 12:24 AM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? Txfirefighter has an excellent write up in FAQ for building your own harness. It is inexpensive and very simple to do. If however you do not want to source your own parts, the LMC harness is plug and play. Simply remove the hideous yellow wire wrap, tuck the wires into your OEM loom cover, and route the harness relays under the battery tray, and it looks 100% stock and hidden. I have had one on my current truck for three years now with zero problems. Upgrade to the relays, swap in some Sylvania Silver Star sealed beam headlights, and enjoy an enormous difference over your stock lighting. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-06-2014, 10:09 AM	#11
JJLT1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South of HoustonTX. Posts: 148	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? heres a pic Attached Images __________________ JJ 71 SWB 360 Th400 4.56

09-06-2014, 03:00 PM	#12
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? I upgraded my lights and installed the relays from that diagram and it real easy, works great and lot better brighter lights.

09-06-2014, 05:19 PM	#13
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? Not sure where you herd bad things bout lmc's heavy duty harness but I have over five thousand miles logged with mine and most of it nightime driving. Sure there Chinese but not everything they touch is complete garbage like everyone says. __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

09-07-2014, 08:51 AM	#16
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? I made my own harness after my headlight switch went out. at the time I was running a stock charging system and it really helped. we routinely do the headlight relay conversion on land rovers because the headlight switches are $125 new and don't last very long if you don't __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

09-07-2014, 10:06 AM	#17
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,626	Re: What's up with VH Coachworks"??? Thanks for the info guys and thanks to JJLT1 for the diagram but does anyone have a diagram where the original harness remains uncut?

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