Where to buy new headlights for a 55 1st? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LeftEar55 · 03-05-2005, 02:48 PM

I'm having some trouble with this search. I can find new headlights for 47-53, but none for 54 or 55 1st

Does anyone know where I can get them at? Thanks

crews · 03-06-2005, 11:53 AM

Are you trying to stay with 6 volt or have you switched to 12 volt? I have never seen any distinction between years regarding headlights..

LeftEar55 · 03-06-2005, 10:10 PM

Well, when the truck gets put back together, I plan on going 12v. But, if there are no differences between the years, why do most companies only offer up to 53 and then it starts back at 55 2nd?

crews · 03-06-2005, 10:22 PM

I am looking at my Chevy Duty catalog and they do not have any distinction between years...I know most trim and stuff changes in 54, but the headlights should be the same. I think if you go 12 volt, you can buy headlights at walmart...They should just be 7" round hi/low beams....

LeftEar55 · 03-06-2005, 11:29 PM

Really? That's comforting to know, because I saw some headlights in one of my parts books going for something like 80 bucks each!

crews · 03-06-2005, 11:59 PM

You need to find some different parts books!!!

Chevy Duty- 6 volt: 11:95 ea./ 12 volt: 9.95 ea.

I see no reason why the headlights should be $80.....

03-05-2005, 02:48 PM	#1
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Where to buy new headlights for a 55 1st? I'm having some trouble with this search. I can find new headlights for 47-53, but none for 54 or 55 1st Does anyone know where I can get them at? Thanks

03-06-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Are you trying to stay with 6 volt or have you switched to 12 volt? I have never seen any distinction between years regarding headlights.. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-06-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	I am looking at my Chevy Duty catalog and they do not have any distinction between years...I know most trim and stuff changes in 54, but the headlights should be the same. I think if you go 12 volt, you can buy headlights at walmart...They should just be 7" round hi/low beams.... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-06-2005, 11:59 PM	#6
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	You need to find some different parts books!!! Chevy Duty- 6 volt: 11:95 ea./ 12 volt: 9.95 ea. I see no reason why the headlights should be $80..... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

03-06-2005, 10:10 PM	#3
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Well, when the truck gets put back together, I plan on going 12v. But, if there are no differences between the years, why do most companies only offer up to 53 and then it starts back at 55 2nd?

03-06-2005, 11:29 PM	#5
LeftEar55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 107	Really? That's comforting to know, because I saw some headlights in one of my parts books going for something like 80 bucks each!



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