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big.l.a · 08-11-2002, 10:51 AM

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the Chrome headlight
I see on magazine covers and show trucks??????????

*Gee_Emm* · 08-11-2002, 10:59 AM

What I think you are referring to are actually half covers that go on top of the headlight, but they do make the entire thing look chrome. My advise to you would be to let your fingers do the walking, probably your cheapest alternative is to get them locally, try speed shops etc......

Longhorn Man · 08-11-2002, 11:02 AM

You talking about this? (my high beam)
I got mine from LMC, but one rusted out after about 18 months of the daily grind. It was probably a rock that chipped it and started the cancer.

big.l.a · 08-11-2002, 11:07 AM

That's It..... LCM huh?????

*Zkast* · 08-11-2002, 11:31 AM

http://www.lmctruck.com
Located right here in Kansas City.
Sometimes they are a bit higher price on parts but they usually have everything for these old trucks.

Benrs86 · 08-11-2002, 11:43 AM

if you have a chevy and want the 7 inch ones i can help you out. they are brand new ones too. let me know, Ben

Longhorn Man · 08-11-2002, 12:02 PM

yeah, I know...I'm a non-typing S.O.B.

Pont · 08-11-2002, 03:06 PM

If your local parts store doesn't have them, they should be able to order them if you don't wanna go through LMC for some reason. I think that Transdapt and/or Mr Gasket makes them as well.

bobs409 · 08-12-2002, 06:36 AM

J.C. Whitney would have them for about 1/2 the price of others. (until you get to the shipping charges)

These are available almost anywhere though.

Would love to find some polished stainless steel ones myself. Anyone know where?

Old Dave · 08-12-2002, 12:55 PM

You might want to check the law in your state first. My son got stopped by a Kansas highway patrol and got a $54 dollar ticket for having them on his truck. The state statue says that you can't have anyting reflectvive covering any part of the headlight. LMC catalog used to state that they were for off road use only but the guy at LMC told my son that were legal in the state of Kansas. They took them back and refunded his money when he went in and showed them the ticket that he got. That's my $.02 worth.

Old Dave...out

Reumster · 08-12-2002, 01:12 PM

Check out StreetBeat Headlights

http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/round.html

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Longhorn Man · 08-12-2002, 05:01 PM

Dave has a good point, and I'd like to add that they DO block some light...that is why I only have them on my high beams.
Another one I have gotten grief about is the blue dots in my tail lights...even though the Harley the cop was on had them. It turns out...motor bikes ARE aloud to have blue dots, but all other motor vehicles (in ohio) are NOT able to have them on the street.
Really blows huh?

bobs409 · 08-13-2002, 06:13 AM

Yep, no blue dots in Pa either.

Isn't that ridiculous? Look at all the bone head stuff these ricers put on their junk and we can't use blue dots?

Maybe I'll have to settle for lighted window washer sprayers or lighted tire valve fill caps?

I wish they would outlaw those 4' high wings on these little POS cars most of all.

08-11-2002, 10:51 AM	#1
big.l.a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Allen, TX. USA Posts: 210	Chrome Headlights Can anyone tell me where I can purchase the Chrome headlight I see on magazine covers and show trucks?????????? __________________ 71 C10 LWB With Edelbrock 7101& 1406 Carb Accel HEI Blue Print Accel 8.8 Wires Soon to have possi & 186 Camel hump heads Dropped 2-1/2F&4R Dynomax Headers Duals Flowtech Aftburners Tonneau Cover Frm 89 F150 79 Monte C

08-11-2002, 11:02 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You talking about this? (my high beam) I got mine from LMC, but one rusted out after about 18 months of the daily grind. It was probably a rock that chipped it and started the cancer. Attached Images

08-11-2002, 11:07 AM	#4
big.l.a Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Allen, TX. USA Posts: 210	Headlights That's It..... LCM huh????? __________________ 71 C10 LWB With Edelbrock 7101& 1406 Carb Accel HEI Blue Print Accel 8.8 Wires Soon to have possi & 186 Camel hump heads Dropped 2-1/2F&4R Dynomax Headers Duals Flowtech Aftburners Tonneau Cover Frm 89 F150 79 Monte C

08-11-2002, 11:43 AM	#6
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	if you have a chevy and want the 7 inch ones i can help you out. they are brand new ones too. let me know, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

08-11-2002, 03:06 PM	#8
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	If your local parts store doesn't have them, they should be able to order them if you don't wanna go through LMC for some reason. I think that Transdapt and/or Mr Gasket makes them as well. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-11-2002, 10:59 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	What I think you are referring to are actually half covers that go on top of the headlight, but they do make the entire thing look chrome. My advise to you would be to let your fingers do the walking, probably your cheapest alternative is to get them locally, try speed shops etc......

08-11-2002, 11:31 AM	#5
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	http://www.lmctruck.com Located right here in Kansas City. Sometimes they are a bit higher price on parts but they usually have everything for these old trucks.

08-11-2002, 12:02 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	yeah, I know...I'm a non-typing S.O.B.

08-12-2002, 06:36 AM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	J.C. Whitney would have them for about 1/2 the price of others. (until you get to the shipping charges) These are available almost anywhere though. Would love to find some polished stainless steel ones myself. Anyone know where? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-12-2002, 12:55 PM	#10
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	You might want to check the law in your state first. My son got stopped by a Kansas highway patrol and got a $54 dollar ticket for having them on his truck. The state statue says that you can't have anyting reflectvive covering any part of the headlight. LMC catalog used to state that they were for off road use only but the guy at LMC told my son that were legal in the state of Kansas. They took them back and refunded his money when he went in and showed them the ticket that he got. That's my $.02 worth. Old Dave...out

08-12-2002, 01:12 PM	#11
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Custom Headlights Check out StreetBeat Headlights http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/round.html ] __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

08-12-2002, 05:01 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Dave has a good point, and I'd like to add that they DO block some light...that is why I only have them on my high beams. Another one I have gotten grief about is the blue dots in my tail lights...even though the Harley the cop was on had them. It turns out...motor bikes ARE aloud to have blue dots, but all other motor vehicles (in ohio) are NOT able to have them on the street. Really blows huh?

08-13-2002, 06:13 AM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Yep, no blue dots in Pa either. Isn't that ridiculous? Look at all the bone head stuff these ricers put on their junk and we can't use blue dots? Maybe I'll have to settle for lighted window washer sprayers or lighted tire valve fill caps? I wish they would outlaw those 4' high wings on these little POS cars most of all. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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