Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RenoKeene** · 12-30-2011, 11:55 AM

Bought these from Classic Ind. for $9 a set (I think). 60's hotrodders used them so they could run their highbeams without P.O.ing the police. They sit flush on the lights and are held on by the trim rings so they can be taken off and put back on easily. I think they are cool, what do you guys think.

tanman722001 · 12-30-2011, 12:06 PM

looks cool

Sequoyah · 12-30-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tanman722001

looks cool

yah.

shawno72 · 12-30-2011, 12:08 PM

I think they look great with the chrome grill.

cdowns · 12-30-2011, 12:18 PM

look cool// but at night i like to have as much light available tome to see the road

they also can get you a nice ticket from a not so understanding cop

**RenoKeene** · 12-30-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

look cool// but at night i like to have as much light available tome to see the road

they also can get you a nice ticket from a not so understanding cop

Like I said...takes about 2 minutes to take em off.

**Stocker** · 12-30-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

at night i like to have as much light available tome to see the road

This. Lots of guys like 'em, just not my cup o' tea.

**Already Gone** · 12-30-2011, 04:39 PM

Yep, they are 60's vintage. I remember seeing them on cars back then.

pbjsammich · 12-30-2011, 04:48 PM

On your truck with a clean chrome grille, I like them. When someone throws them on a patina truck with a crusty grille, they look kinda outta place.

big mike71 · 12-30-2011, 05:37 PM

I have them on my truck, I think they look cool. They're nine bucks a pair from LMC.

DaBigKahuna · 12-30-2011, 08:54 PM

Those things are lame. Look like crap and they make the headlights less functional.

I wouldn't have said anything but you asked for opinions...

**leddzepp** · 12-30-2011, 09:07 PM

They make your truck look stoned, lol.

I don't think they look bad, and they can be easily removed if you drive at night and find that your headlights are impaired.
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sbc10guy · 12-30-2011, 09:16 PM

I was thinking about getting a set for my truck, my neighbor has them on his 70 and they look sweet. I would just worry about the cops as stated above.

GASoline71 · 12-30-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Like I said...takes about 2 minutes to take em off.

What cop is gonna wait 2 minutes for you to take 'em off after you get pulled over?

Gary

jayman68 · 12-30-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

They make your truck look stoned, lol.

I don't think they look bad, and they can be easily removed if you drive at night and find that your headlights are impaired.
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That is what I thought, or tired. Check the local laws, see what they say. I have been thinking about them also, but I have single headlight system.

mud.man.rj · 12-30-2011, 09:36 PM

Liking them in the day or at a car show.

**RenoKeene** · 12-30-2011, 09:53 PM

Thanks for all the input, that's why I love this forum. The plan is to run these during the day and take them off at night. They are different, that's why I like them.
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kcsa75 · 12-30-2011, 10:06 PM

I would check and see what the law says. If they're legal in your area and you like em, put em on your ride.

If a cop gives you any trouble, tell him to stick it!

bobs409 · 12-31-2011, 07:33 AM

I used to use these on some of my cars/trucks in the past but what I didn't like about them is they are cheap a$$ chrome and you'll be polishing every other day to keep up with rust. Eventually, the rust wins. Tip: paint the back side to keep it from rusting.

I would like to find them in polished stainless but haven't so far so won't bother buying anymore.

In all my years of using these in the past, I never got pulled over and I never heard of these being a problem or not legal. I don't recall having any lighting issues either.

On a side note, I did get pulled over for having fuzzy dice on my mirror once.

P.S. I doubt you'll want to install in the day, remove at night with these. You'll have to loosen the headlight retaining ring to do so. That will get old very fast!

**RenoKeene** · 12-31-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

I used to use these on some of my cars/trucks in the past but what I didn't like about them is they are cheap a$$ chrome and you'll be polishing every other day to keep up with rust. Eventually, the rust wins. Tip: paint the back side to keep it from rusting.

I would like to find them in polished stainless but haven't so far so won't bother buying anymore.

In all my years of using these in the past, I never got pulled over and I never heard of these being a problem or not legal. I don't recall having any lighting issues either.

On a side note, I did get pulled over for having fuzzy dice on my mirror once.

P.S. I doubt you'll want to install in the day, remove at night with these. You'll have to loosen the headlight retaining ring to do so. That will get old very fast!

Thanks Bob, I know your right. I doubt I'll be driving this one much at night anyway.
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**leddzepp** · 12-31-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

In all my years of using these in the past, I never got pulled over and I never heard of these being a problem or not legal.

I agree. Every VW bug in this state has a pair of these. Never heard of any problems or folks being pulled over. That's not to say it can't happen...but I think the probability is extremely low and worth the so-called "risk"

1970 Bowtie · 12-31-2011, 11:44 AM

They look good with the chrome grill and the 4 eyes.I say keep em.

Katrina/10 · 12-31-2011, 01:04 PM

I think they look goofy.

12-30-2011, 11:55 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions Bought these from Classic Ind. for $9 a set (I think). 60's hotrodders used them so they could run their highbeams without P.O.ing the police. They sit flush on the lights and are held on by the trim rings so they can be taken off and put back on easily. I think they are cool, what do you guys think. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-30-2011, 12:06 PM	#2
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions looks cool __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

12-30-2011, 12:08 PM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I think they look great with the chrome grill. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-30-2011, 12:18 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions look cool// but at night i like to have as much light available tome to see the road they also can get you a nice ticket from a not so understanding cop __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-30-2011, 04:39 PM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,161	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions Yep, they are 60's vintage. I remember seeing them on cars back then. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

12-30-2011, 04:48 PM	#9
pbjsammich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Conroe TX Posts: 53	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions On your truck with a clean chrome grille, I like them. When someone throws them on a patina truck with a crusty grille, they look kinda outta place. __________________ 1967 C10 Stepside - "Minty" 1972 GMC 3500 - "Rojo Grande"

12-30-2011, 05:37 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I have them on my truck, I think they look cool. They're nine bucks a pair from LMC. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-30-2011, 08:54 PM	#11
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions Those things are lame. Look like crap and they make the headlights less functional. I wouldn't have said anything but you asked for opinions...

12-30-2011, 09:07 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions They make your truck look stoned, lol. I don't think they look bad, and they can be easily removed if you drive at night and find that your headlights are impaired. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

12-30-2011, 09:16 PM	#13
sbc10guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 415	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I was thinking about getting a set for my truck, my neighbor has them on his 70 and they look sweet. I would just worry about the cops as stated above. __________________ 1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra

12-30-2011, 09:36 PM	#16
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions Liking them in the day or at a car show.

12-30-2011, 09:53 PM	#17
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions Thanks for all the input, that's why I love this forum. The plan is to run these during the day and take them off at night. They are different, that's why I like them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-30-2011, 10:06 PM	#18
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I would check and see what the law says. If they're legal in your area and you like em, put em on your ride. If a cop gives you any trouble, tell him to stick it! __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

12-31-2011, 07:33 AM	#19
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I used to use these on some of my cars/trucks in the past but what I didn't like about them is they are cheap a$$ chrome and you'll be polishing every other day to keep up with rust. Eventually, the rust wins. Tip: paint the back side to keep it from rusting. I would like to find them in polished stainless but haven't so far so won't bother buying anymore. In all my years of using these in the past, I never got pulled over and I never heard of these being a problem or not legal. I don't recall having any lighting issues either. On a side note, I did get pulled over for having fuzzy dice on my mirror once. P.S. I doubt you'll want to install in the day, remove at night with these. You'll have to loosen the headlight retaining ring to do so. That will get old very fast! __________________ 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

12-31-2011, 11:44 AM	#22
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions They look good with the chrome grill and the 4 eyes.I say keep em. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.



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12-31-2011, 01:04 PM	#23
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Chrome headlight half-covers. Opinions I think they look goofy. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

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