Hid headlights?

[Andy4639]

Here are mine.

[WH0DAMAN]

Originally Posted by custom 68

i just did a quick search so if you do that you will find tons of information. It is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507368

basically tho is continue to use a "conventional" non hid bulb setup there are several to choose from but then put the relays close to the front of the truck by the head lights, this will give you a full 12-14 volts this makes a huge difference in light output from where you are now. The balist is used in the hid conversions. You will get lots of negative input on a cheap conversion as they are not made correct and usually end up blinding the other drivers and not giving you any additional light since it is not in teh correct housing. Do a couple searches and you will find it is best to do the relays and better newer sealed beams.

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[907lukeman]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Since Classic is so sparse on details and pictures, what are you getting for $35. Is it a quality heavy gauge harness? Are the relay feeds fused? Is the instruction sheet any good or real basic?

good quality. and they have a instruction sheet that is step by step. its pretty basic.

[TDH1989]

Originally Posted by Cris.sanchez3

This is were I got mine they have lifetime warranty and work well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121071715666?redirect=mobile

He has all the info you need on the color and if I'm not mistaken once you get the other non-sealed headlights the bulb you will need is h4

Your headlights are exactly what I've been searching for for my 67. What headlights did you have to go with to get this look. I know everyone has been talking about these jeep headlights

[skorpioskorpio]

Just so you know, HID is not a focused beam and requires a completely different reflector design. HID conversions (using a reflector intended for a prefocus halogen capsule) are specifically illegal at federal and many state levels and several companies selling these exact products have been fined heavily already.

Additionally you can search my posts, I've posted many times on the subject HID headlights in a huge 7" reflector is just dumb, HID exists to put a cooler light source in a smaller more aerodynamic (and typically plastic) package. It is not a better light source, quite the opposite, they create night blindness. HID will be entirely replaced by high output LED in less than 10 years and is already starting to be phased out. HID is to automotive lighting what plasma is to flat screen TVs, an inferior impractical technology to address a packaging problem (that we don't have), nothing more.

[TDH1989]

Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

Just so you know, HID is not a focused beam and requires a completely different reflector design. HID conversions (using a reflector intended for a prefocus halogen capsule) are specifically illegal at federal and many state levels and several companies selling these exact products have been fined heavily already.

Additionally you can search my posts, I've posted many times on the subject HID headlights in a huge 7" reflector is just dumb, HID exists to put a cooler light source in a smaller more aerodynamic (and typically plastic) package. It is not a better light source, quite the opposite, they create night blindness. HID will be entirely replaced by high output LED in less than 10 years and is already starting to be phased out. HID is to automotive lighting what plasma is to flat screen TVs, an inferior impractical technology to address a packaging problem (that we don't have), nothing more.

Ok so do you have the complete set up I would need to change my factory 67 c10 pickup headlights to the led setup?

[skorpioskorpio]

There is (or was) a setup that is a 7" replacement offered by Harley for the bikes, don't know the status on it, but easy enough to search for.

Um here it is:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-11-7339010--1

Not cheap, you'd need 2.

[TDH1989]

Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

There is (or was) a setup that is a 7" replacement offered by Harley for the bikes, don't know the status on it, but easy enough to search for.

Um here it is:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-11-7339010--1

Not cheap, you'd need 2.

I think I'll go with the cheaper "blinding" lights

[SS Tim]

A close friend of mine is happily running these on his Jeep JK.

http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...roductId=92025

[jrigheimer]

I think i have ruled out HIDs because of the comments. I have came up with this for my solution. This is souly based on reviews and recommendations from friends does anyone have any suggestions of product they have tried. Also is a 100w/55w to powerful I would light bright high beams.



Harness

http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamp.../#.U1W7fq1dXMM

Lights

Amazon.com: HELLA 002395991 7" H4 Type...
Bulbs

Amazon.com: HELLA HLA-H83140141 H4 12V 100/55W...

[jrigheimer]

I also heard sylvannia silverstars are nice but seem expensive

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

I also heard sylvannia silverstars are nice but seem expensive

They aren't $500 each

[jrigheimer]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

They aren't $500 each

they $40 and the hella ones a $10. I just want to know is it worth it

[DreamRyder1963]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

I also heard sylvannia silverstars are nice but seem expensive

The are $40 for the pair. They are a lot cheaper than HIDs

[DreamRyder1963]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

they $40 and the hella ones a $10. I just want to know is it worth it

The bulbs alone are $40. You still need a housing to put them in which is $30 for a pair. I have Sylvania ZXE bulbs in my truck and I can't really ask for more light.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

they $40 and the hella ones a $10. I just want to know is it worth it

I have them and they are worth every penny IMO. With the relay upgrade they work even better. This is the combo I will use again and again if I continue to build these trucks.

[jrigheimer]

what wattage do you have 60w/55w

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

what wattage do you have 60w/55w

I don't know. I will have to check them when I get home late tonight.

[TDH1989]

Which bulb in yalls opinion will give the brightest white look with the least amount of blue. Sylvania ZXE or Sylvania Silverstars? I have an Infiniti g35 with HID s in them and love them so I would like to get the brightest white without going to HID s in my 67.

[TDH1989]

And does it really matter what globe or housing you put the bulbs in as long as it's a 7 in. Unsealed housing?

[DreamRyder1963]

Zxe are brighter. They look blue when they are not turned on but they are pure white light.

[skorpioskorpio]

Originally Posted by jrigheimer

Also is a 100w/55w to powerful I would light bright high beams.

55/100s should be fine, use ceramic sockets and make sure you have good ventilation around the reflectors, oh and don't drive around with your high beams on all the time when you are doing stopped or doing 10 MPH, you should be fine. Hellas are very good reflectors, a better beam than any sealed beam. There are a handfull better (and a lot more expensive) and dozens and dozens worse.

[skorpioskorpio]

Originally Posted by TDH1989

And does it really matter what globe or housing you put the bulbs in as long as it's a 7 in. Unsealed housing?

The purpose of a headlight is to project light in a usefull way in front of you, so yes the reflector is important otherwise you are strapping two lamps with 60 watt bulbs to the front of your truck.

[skorpioskorpio]

The lighting that will be going on the front of my Jimmy project, all NOS Marchal:

...and a mock up rendering of what it should look like:

(Sorry MixerMike, I needed a dead on donor photo with a slant nose and a roll pan)

All on, it should project a precisely focused beam a mile and a half, no HID or LED lighting will that.

[BigMike]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Relay upgrade and Sylvania Silverstars. Done. If you still can't see with this combo you should not be driving at night.

That's what I am running. Hella H4 housings with Silverstars and it's bright as hella!