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65sub · 03-23-2016, 08:15 PM

Hey Lower. Looking forward to seeing the headlights.

**Advanced Design** · 03-23-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 65sub

Hey Lower. Looking forward to seeing the headlights.

Me too...suspense is building!

lower50's · 03-24-2016, 07:46 AM

Well here they are got them working last night
1= LED daytime running will be on when truck is running
2= LED close up
3= HID headlights they are 9000K
4= LED, HID up close
5= LED running and turn signals in original housing and glass Guide lens
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lower50's · 03-24-2016, 07:57 AM

Here are some details
1= They project quite well and up close look blueish but out far look white
2= LED 1157 up close
3= Close up of headlight they are DOT approved and glass. I went with the black surround because I didn't like how the clear sealed beams stood out. I'll get a picture of the lights in the daylight soon.
4= The make of the HID's
5= Make and part # of headlights
In total I spent about $250C for the headlights, HID's and LED 1157's. Bought it all on ebay.
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RockinKees · 03-24-2016, 12:05 PM

That's bright Lower!
Do you still have low and high beam, or is this something completely different?

lower50's · 03-24-2016, 12:21 PM

Very bright Kees. Yes the HID bulbs have high& low in them both HID. The LED are daytime running lights.

ptc · 03-24-2016, 01:33 PM

wiring is always fun.... I started a thread about wiring thinking about yours....

lower50's · 03-24-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ptc

wiring is always fun.... I started a thread about wiring thinking about yours....

Link?

**Advanced Design** · 03-28-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Link?

Lower, here is the link...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=701972

Your lights look good! And thank you for the details.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-24-2016, 06:22 PM

I bet you'll be getting people bright lighting you all the time.

I put 3500k HID's in my wife's excursion and had them aimed down for 2yrs. About a month ago I raised them up to normal level, and now she gets bright lighted all the time. They are pretty bright so now I'm going to try to find something still bright, but not blinding.

lower50's · 03-28-2016, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I bet you'll be getting people bright lighting you all the time.

I put 3500k HID's in my wife's excursion and had them aimed down for 2yrs. About a month ago I raised them up to normal level, and now she gets bright lighted all the time. They are pretty bright so now I'm going to try to find something still bright, but not blinding.

Ya I'll have to see what it's like. If you look at the pic with my trailer you can see they have a nice cut off line.

lower50's · 03-28-2016, 12:41 AM

So had a really productive weekend. Got signals working with indicator, cooling fan with over ride sw, high beam indicator and today got the door seals installed.
Wow that fan moves a lot of air. Not much to show pic wise but here are some more headlight shots. Still need to put bezels on but what do you guys think? I think they suit my truck much better than the sealed beam (last pic).
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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-28-2016, 02:43 PM

I think the head lights look great!

lower50's · 03-29-2016, 12:01 AM

So when I woke up today at 2:30 pm. I called my insurance guy and said I would like insurance on my new truck. He laughed when I told him the year. So a few minor questions as of today I have insurance on my truck

I have had these licence plates for 9 years, just waiting for this moment. My friend Joe is writing my safety then off to the MTO (DMV)
So then I went out and mounted my licence plate and light. Also finally installed the compressor circuit beaker. Yes I know it is upside down but I needed the batt post on the top.
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piratexpress1369a · 03-29-2016, 08:50 AM

Headlights look awesome. ..love the plates. ..what is the insurance going to cost you

Donnie Lee · 03-29-2016, 09:48 AM

Headlights look great, would be interesting to see a night photo on the road with low & high beams.

I like your license plate also, here in N.C. we can't purchase a vehicle plate without showing proof of insurance.

Johnny_Lamebridge · 03-29-2016, 11:06 AM

That's great Bob! Looking forward to seeing it on the road.

**joedoh** · 03-29-2016, 11:31 PM

I dont like the headlights, but I didnt buy them!

I dont think they detract from the truck though, just not my taste, and the rest of the truck is staggeringly great!

CRGRS 66 · 03-30-2016, 12:31 PM

Love it!
You will have to come down to cambridge and do a show and tell with Johnny and I

lower50's · 03-30-2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Headlights look awesome. ..love the plates. ..what is the insurance going to cost you

Not sure right now I told them $2000 just to get it. I am getting an appraisal soon.

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Originally Posted by Donnie Lee

Headlights look great, would be interesting to see a night photo on the road with low & high beams.

I like your license plate also, here in N.C. we can't purchase a vehicle plate without showing proof of insurance.

Thanks i'll get one soon after it's on the road. Custom plates you own, don't even need a vehicle.

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

That's great Bob! Looking forward to seeing it on the road.

Soon John

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Originally Posted by joedoh

I dont like the headlights, but I didnt buy them!

I dont think they detract from the truck though, just not my taste, and the rest of the truck is staggeringly great!

I'll be put the trim rings on soon. Thanks for your feed back and Thanks.

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Love it!
You will have to come down to cambridge and do a show and tell with Johnny and I

For sure Craig. Maybe we can have some brown pops and watch you work on your 66 LOL

lower50's · 03-31-2016, 12:55 AM

So yesterday and today I got a lot done. Installed a regulator and valve for my air horn and hooked up the button, installed my limiting straps for my rear end, adjusted the rear brakes, got the wipers working with the sw, ordered some wiper arms, put the grill back on. Also adjusted my doors, now they close real nice with the new seals. So my list is getting shorter. I have about 2 weeks, the plan is to drive my truck around the block on April 16

(my bday)
Also Joe has my safety I'll get it tomorrow and MTO Friday.

Air horn vid, regulator is only at 60 psi
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**Advanced Design** · 03-31-2016, 07:19 AM

The air horn will get attention!

I've never seen limiting straps for a rear end before.

CRGRS 66 · 03-31-2016, 02:53 PM

Contact Zehr insurance, believe they are in new hamburg, they specialize in bikes and antique insurance. You will definitely need an appraisal, need it to be covered for what it is worth in case the worst should happen.

Valarius_Starchaser · 03-31-2016, 03:47 PM

Loving that visor makes it look like a chop top "Its a lot cheaper too

"

Glad at least someones list is getting shorter

lower50's · 03-31-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

The air horn will get attention!

I've never seen limiting straps for a rear end before.

I have a much louder one on my Jeep. I had to put the straps on. When we where painting the truck we lifted the rear with a forklift and stretched the air bags and they started leaking around the ends. I guess they don't like to hold up a 300lb axle. So new rear air bags and limiting straps.

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Contact Zehr insurance, believe they are in new hamburg, they specialize in bikes and antique insurance. You will definitely need an appraisal, need it to be covered for what it is worth in case the worst should happen.

My dad has a car insured with them. I will be driving the truck too much and to work I don't qualify due to that. I may switch at some point when I see how often I drive it.

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Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

Loving that visor makes it look like a chop top "Its a lot cheaper too

"

Glad at least someones list is getting shorter

I agree looks chopped

. Oh come on if your working on your truck the list is getting shorter.

03-23-2016, 08:15 PM	#1
65sub Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: dresden , ontario Posts: 628	Re: My 52 GMC Build Hey Lower. Looking forward to seeing the headlights. __________________ Dale ---------------- My suburban's Twisted Little Sister http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655167

03-24-2016, 07:46 AM	#3
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Well here they are got them working last night 1= LED daytime running will be on when truck is running 2= LED close up 3= HID headlights they are 9000K 4= LED, HID up close 5= LED running and turn signals in original housing and glass Guide lens __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-24-2016, 07:57 AM	#4
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Here are some details 1= They project quite well and up close look blueish but out far look white 2= LED 1157 up close 3= Close up of headlight they are DOT approved and glass. I went with the black surround because I didn't like how the clear sealed beams stood out. I'll get a picture of the lights in the daylight soon. 4= The make of the HID's 5= Make and part # of headlights In total I spent about $250C for the headlights, HID's and LED 1157's. Bought it all on ebay. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-24-2016, 12:05 PM	#5
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's bright Lower! Do you still have low and high beam, or is this something completely different? __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

03-24-2016, 12:21 PM	#6
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very bright Kees. Yes the HID bulbs have high& low in them both HID. The LED are daytime running lights. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-24-2016, 01:33 PM	#7
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: My 52 GMC Build wiring is always fun.... I started a thread about wiring thinking about yours.... __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

03-24-2016, 06:22 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build I bet you'll be getting people bright lighting you all the time. I put 3500k HID's in my wife's excursion and had them aimed down for 2yrs. About a month ago I raised them up to normal level, and now she gets bright lighted all the time. They are pretty bright so now I'm going to try to find something still bright, but not blinding. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-28-2016, 12:41 AM	#12
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So had a really productive weekend. Got signals working with indicator, cooling fan with over ride sw, high beam indicator and today got the door seals installed. Wow that fan moves a lot of air. Not much to show pic wise but here are some more headlight shots. Still need to put bezels on but what do you guys think? I think they suit my truck much better than the sealed beam (last pic). __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-28-2016, 02:43 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My 52 GMC Build I think the head lights look great! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-29-2016, 12:01 AM	#14
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So when I woke up today at 2:30 pm. I called my insurance guy and said I would like insurance on my new truck. He laughed when I told him the year. So a few minor questions as of today I have insurance on my truck I have had these licence plates for 9 years, just waiting for this moment. My friend Joe is writing my safety then off to the MTO (DMV) So then I went out and mounted my licence plate and light. Also finally installed the compressor circuit beaker. Yes I know it is upside down but I needed the batt post on the top. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually Last edited by lower50's; 03-29-2016 at 12:27 AM.

03-29-2016, 08:50 AM	#15
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Headlights look awesome. ..love the plates. ..what is the insurance going to cost you __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

03-29-2016, 09:48 AM	#16
Donnie Lee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Goldsboro, N.C. Posts: 63	Re: My 52 GMC Build Headlights look great, would be interesting to see a night photo on the road with low & high beams. I like your license plate also, here in N.C. we can't purchase a vehicle plate without showing proof of insurance. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698665

03-29-2016, 11:06 AM	#17
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: My 52 GMC Build That's great Bob! Looking forward to seeing it on the road. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

03-29-2016, 11:31 PM	#18
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build I dont like the headlights, but I didnt buy them! I dont think they detract from the truck though, just not my taste, and the rest of the truck is staggeringly great! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

03-30-2016, 12:31 PM	#19
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: My 52 GMC Build Love it! You will have to come down to cambridge and do a show and tell with Johnny and I __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709



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03-31-2016, 12:55 AM	#21
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build So yesterday and today I got a lot done. Installed a regulator and valve for my air horn and hooked up the button, installed my limiting straps for my rear end, adjusted the rear brakes, got the wipers working with the sw, ordered some wiper arms, put the grill back on. Also adjusted my doors, now they close real nice with the new seals. So my list is getting shorter. I have about 2 weeks, the plan is to drive my truck around the block on April 16 (my bday) Also Joe has my safety I'll get it tomorrow and MTO Friday. Air horn vid, regulator is only at 60 psi http://vid51.photobucket.com/albums/...pseoc9dkk2.mp4 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

03-31-2016, 07:19 AM	#22
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build The air horn will get attention! I've never seen limiting straps for a rear end before. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-31-2016, 02:53 PM	#23
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: My 52 GMC Build Contact Zehr insurance, believe they are in new hamburg, they specialize in bikes and antique insurance. You will definitely need an appraisal, need it to be covered for what it is worth in case the worst should happen. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

03-31-2016, 03:47 PM	#24
Valarius_Starchaser Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Posts: 702	Re: My 52 GMC Build Loving that visor makes it look like a chop top "Its a lot cheaper too " Glad at least someones list is getting shorter __________________ "Orange Crush"

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