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SamsAutoParts73-87 · 03-27-2017, 09:45 AM

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

JWall · 03-27-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

Thanks!
Yeah my truck rarely sees dark either unless we are leaving real early for a car show or something but it was definitely worth the time to upgrade.

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SamsAutoParts73-87

That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87.

It well worth it. The LEDs make it brighter yet easier to look at as the light isnt harsh,

JWall · 04-24-2017, 09:52 AM

I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend.
I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on.
The lights are from Stark Lighting

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**Hart_Rod** · 05-11-2017, 07:50 PM

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I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend.
I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on.
The lights are from Stark Lighting

Justin - did you have an problem getting your light's "clocked" correctly? One of mine fits good, but the other one is about 15 degrees crooked.

JWall · 05-11-2017, 08:03 PM

I didn't have any issue with that but I did have to clock the light bulb itself.
When you turned them on the led that comes on for the high beam wasn't at the top. I felt like it should be at the top so I clocked the bulbs.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2017, 09:57 AM

Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights???

Coursey · 04-24-2017, 09:57 AM

Was it a simple plug and play or was there any wiring involved for the LED?

JWall · 04-24-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights???

Info below

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Was it a simple plug and play or was there any wiring involved for the LED?

Plug & Play

They have a website but having trouble finding it at the moment. I'll keep looking.
They sell thru ebay & amazon.

Ebay auction - http://www.ebay.com/itm/322177905990...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Ebay store - http://stores.ebay.com/Stark-Lights

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**Hart_Rod** · 05-10-2017, 09:07 AM

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Plug & Play

They have a website but having trouble finding it at the moment. I'll keep looking.
They sell thru ebay & amazon.

I got mine yesterday and installed one of them last night. The difference is amazing! I do have one question though. The headlight housing came with a rubber boot that seals the bulb to the housing. Did you install that on yours? I didn't as I was worried that the heat generated by the bulbs heat sink might melt it. Any thoughts? Here's some pics of my install.

JWall · 05-10-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Did you install that on yours? I didn't as I was worried that the heat generated by the bulbs heat sink might melt it. Any thoughts?

I did not install those either. I was going to see how hot they get after using them for a while to see if I was going to run them.

y5mgisi · 05-11-2017, 06:13 PM

Cant wait to hear more of a review on these! My concern is always blinding other drivers on the road.

LDO · 07-14-2017, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

Info below

Plug & Play

They have a website but having trouble finding it at the moment. I'll keep looking.
They sell thru ebay & amazon.

Ebay auction - http://www.ebay.com/itm/322177905990...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Ebay store - http://stores.ebay.com/Stark-Lights

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Been looking at these for my 4 headlight 85 C01. How hot do these get and are those fans at the bottom of the bulbs? How much noise do those produce?

smbrouss70 · 04-24-2017, 10:36 AM

Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-24-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately.

Same here Steven,

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Justin - have you driven it at night yet? If so, thoughts? Also, how about the low beam setting?

JWall · 04-24-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Justin - have you driven it at night yet? If so, thoughts? Also, how about the low beam setting?

I have not driven it at night yet.
Only seen them in my shop all closed up (when the pics where taken).
I will post feedback after I drive it at night.

68Timber · 05-01-2017, 09:11 AM

Amen & amen. Curious to hear how you like them on the road at night.

solidaxel · 05-10-2017, 09:31 AM

The P S looks like a "turn signal" !

UKNOWME · 05-11-2017, 11:54 PM

Interested as well.

JWall · 08-21-2017, 08:05 AM

UPDATE ON THE LED HEADLIGHTS WE'VE BEEN DISCUSSING ABOVE...

So, I noticed a while back that the drivers side headlight lens/housing had a haze to it kind of like it was fogging or a dirty pretty much all the time. Although not that noticeable it drives me nuts. I tried contacting Stark about it & never heard a single word back.

Then Saturday, after arriving to a local car show I discovered that the passengers side lens was cracked all the way across. There was no "point of impact" like a got hit with a rock or anything so I don't think that was the issue.

So, with these 2 issues & the lack of being able to get customer service, I plan to remove these lights & go back to old school lights until (or even if) I find another set that I like enough to try.

I was happy with the look of the lens in the beginning with them not having any wild designs or company logos all over them & even the performance of the lights but I just don't think they are all that great of quality of product.
(And take in to consideration my truck is not daily driven or even driven that much all)

Just wanted to give an update since so many of you had posted or messaged me about these.

UKNOWME · 08-21-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JWall

UPDATE ON THE LED HEADLIGHTS WE'VE BEEN DISCUSSING ABOVE...

So, I noticed a while back that the drivers side headlight lens/housing had a haze to it kind of like it was fogging or a dirty pretty much all the time. Although not that noticeable it drives me nuts. I tried contacting Stark about it & never heard a single word back.

Then Saturday, after arriving to a local car show I discovered that the passengers side lens was cracked all the way across. There was no "point of impact" like a got hit with a rock or anything so I don't think that was the issue.

So, with these 2 issues & the lack of being able to get customer service, I plan to remove these lights & go back to old school lights until (or even if) I find another set that I like enough to try.

I was happy with the look of the lens in the beginning with them not having any wild designs or company logos all over them & even the performance of the lights but I just don't think they are all that great of quality of product.
(And take in to consideration my truck is not daily driven or even driven that much all)

Just wanted to give an update since so many of you had posted or messaged me about these.

I ordered them from their eBay store shortly after you purchased. After payment they sent me a message saying the sealed beam was defective and it would be approximately 6 weeks. They refunded my money and I planned to go another route. After waiting and never found anything that had that classic look I noticed they were available again. Hopefully I won't have any issues.

HotRod C/10 · 01-24-2018, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UKNOWME

I ordered them from their eBay store shortly after you purchased. After payment they sent me a message saying the sealed beam was defective and it would be approximately 6 weeks. They refunded my money and I planned to go another route. After waiting and never found anything that had that classic look I noticed they were available again. Hopefully I won't have any issues.

I hear great things about these.....
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-002395801

daddyjeep · 08-21-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JWall

UPDATE ON THE LED HEADLIGHTS WE'VE BEEN DISCUSSING ABOVE...

So, I noticed a while back that the drivers side headlight lens/housing had a haze to it kind of like it was fogging or a dirty pretty much all the time. Although not that noticeable it drives me nuts. I tried contacting Stark about it & never heard a single word back.

Then Saturday, after arriving to a local car show I discovered that the passengers side lens was cracked all the way across. There was no "point of impact" like a got hit with a rock or anything so I don't think that was the issue.

So, with these 2 issues & the lack of being able to get customer service, I plan to remove these lights & go back to old school lights until (or even if) I find another set that I like enough to try.

I was happy with the look of the lens in the beginning with them not having any wild designs or company logos all over them & even the performance of the lights but I just don't think they are all that great of quality of product.
(And take in to consideration my truck is not daily driven or even driven that much all)

Just wanted to give an update since so many of you had posted or messaged me about these.

Thanks for the update. I was also considering these lights. I guess I will look at another route.

smpoulin01 · 08-21-2017, 10:10 PM

Justin, very nice job! Have you thought about the lights from LMC - http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=101?
I have these in my 85 and they work really well. Just my $.02

smpoulin01 · 08-21-2017, 10:12 PM

Link in previous post would not work.

Justin, very nice job! Have you thought about the lights from LMC - http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=101
I have these in my 85 and they work really well. Just my $.02

03-27-2017, 09:45 AM	#1
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB That looks awesome! The factory dash lighting on these trucks is pretty bad, I rarely drive mine at night, but I may have to upgrade my 87. __________________ 1987 Chevy R30 CC 454/4spd Work Truck 1979 Chevy K10 SWB 350/4spd/NP205, 1979 Chevy C10 LWB 350/TH350 Project 1981 Chevy K30 350/Th400/NP205 1986 Chevy K30 CUCV 6.2L/TH400/NP208

04-24-2017, 09:52 AM	#4
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I upgraded my headlights to LED this weekend. I FINALLY found a set of LED headlights that the lenses look stock so I upgraded. Seems most LED's for these trucks are halos, or have a logo in the middle, or something. I was pleased these appear stock until on. The lights are from Stark Lighting BEFORE PICS 1 LED 1 REGULAR AFTER - LEDS __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

05-11-2017, 08:03 PM	#6
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB I didn't have any issue with that but I did have to clock the light bulb itself. When you turned them on the led that comes on for the high beam wasn't at the top. I felt like it should be at the top so I clocked the bulbs. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-24-2017, 09:57 AM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Looks great!!! Part number for the headlights??? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-24-2017, 09:57 AM	#8
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Was it a simple plug and play or was there any wiring involved for the LED? __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

05-11-2017, 06:13 PM	#12
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Cant wait to hear more of a review on these! My concern is always blinding other drivers on the road. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

04-24-2017, 10:36 AM	#14
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Very nice! I've always hated the way LED headlights look too. I may have to get some of those. Getting older, it seems I can't ever have enough light lately. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-01-2017, 09:11 AM	#17
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Amen & amen. Curious to hear how you like them on the road at night. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

05-10-2017, 09:31 AM	#18
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB The P S looks like a "turn signal" ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-11-2017, 11:54 PM	#19
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Interested as well. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

08-21-2017, 08:05 AM	#20
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB UPDATE ON THE LED HEADLIGHTS WE'VE BEEN DISCUSSING ABOVE... So, I noticed a while back that the drivers side headlight lens/housing had a haze to it kind of like it was fogging or a dirty pretty much all the time. Although not that noticeable it drives me nuts. I tried contacting Stark about it & never heard a single word back. Then Saturday, after arriving to a local car show I discovered that the passengers side lens was cracked all the way across. There was no "point of impact" like a got hit with a rock or anything so I don't think that was the issue. So, with these 2 issues & the lack of being able to get customer service, I plan to remove these lights & go back to old school lights until (or even if) I find another set that I like enough to try. I was happy with the look of the lens in the beginning with them not having any wild designs or company logos all over them & even the performance of the lights but I just don't think they are all that great of quality of product. (And take in to consideration my truck is not daily driven or even driven that much all) Just wanted to give an update since so many of you had posted or messaged me about these. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

08-21-2017, 10:10 PM	#24
smpoulin01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 85	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Justin, very nice job! Have you thought about the lights from LMC - http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=101? I have these in my 85 and they work really well. Just my $.02 __________________ 85 Silverado - 350/700r4

08-21-2017, 10:12 PM	#25
smpoulin01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 85	Re: 1 Owner 1976 SWB Link in previous post would not work. Justin, very nice job! Have you thought about the lights from LMC - http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=101 I have these in my 85 and they work really well. Just my $.02 __________________ 85 Silverado - 350/700r4 Last edited by smpoulin01; 08-21-2017 at 10:14 PM. Reason: bad link



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