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Old 01-21-2012, 02:27 AM   #726
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Man, it sounds like you got a real deal on the engine. What's the story on the lights? Are they really bright? Are you gonna run them through a relay? Bug-eyed that's an interesting description. Looking straight on they look pretty normal. from the side they do stick out a little more than usual but not too much to bother me. I like the idea and I bet they are way bright than the old school ones.
I may steal the idea too when I get that far along.
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Old 01-21-2012, 02:38 AM   #727
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Looking forward to the 6.0 install....and by the sounds of things you got a great deal! Were you able to get the comp/wiring/pedal or anything else with it?
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Old 01-21-2012, 09:25 AM   #728
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Old 01-21-2012, 11:54 AM   #729
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The bulb does have a little buggy appeal but overall looks/fits well.

I'm curious to see the light quality once it's been hooked up.

I have a feeling an LS project will be in my future and not on my '69. Can't wait to watch yours come together.
Hoping they're a functional and not just an aesthetic upgrade. Ready for yours, too, master of suspense
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Man, it sounds like you got a real deal on the engine. What's the story on the lights? Are they really bright? Are you gonna run them through a relay? Bug-eyed that's an interesting description. Looking straight on they look pretty normal. from the side they do stick out a little more than usual but not too much to bother me. I like the idea and I bet they are way bright than the old school ones.
I may steal the idea too when I get that far along.
Paid $600 for the complete take-out; couldn't pass it up. Hoping they're brighter; already have done the "relay mod" and will do a comparison when I install them.
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Looking forward to the 6.0 install....and by the sounds of things you got a great deal! Were you able to get the comp/wiring/pedal or anything else with it?
It's a good deal even if it needs a rebuild; hope it doesn't- for budget/timeline sake. Got the wiring, ECM, accessories, sensors, etc with it- no pedal as it is drive by cable, which I wanted for simplicity.
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Old 01-21-2012, 12:01 PM   #730
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So, what led me to the 'yard where I happened upon the engine, was the search for a pair of pigtails to hook up my latest upgrade. I blatantly stole this idea from 67cheby, who blatantly stole it from another member They are Jeep Wrangler JK light housings that take an H13(9008) bulb. I mocked one up today to see how it looks. I kinda like it, but then it kinda looks bugeyed, too... Opinions?
I LOVE IT ....i like the bubble look !! didnt happen to find an extra set of pigtails did you ? my Dodge store wants 19 apiece for them, the salvage i deal with doesnt have any JEEPS
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Old 01-21-2012, 12:03 PM   #731
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The bulb does have a little buggy appeal but overall looks/fits well.

I'm curious to see the light quality once it's been hooked up.

I have a feeling an LS project will be in my future and not on my '69. Can't wait to watch yours come together.
wait..."not on my 69"..do you have another project you arent telling us about ?????
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Old 01-21-2012, 12:13 PM   #732
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I LOVE IT ....i like the bubble look !! didnt happen to find an extra set of pigtails did you ? my Dodge store wants 19 apiece for them, the salvage i deal with doesnt have any JEEPS
There are some new on eBay for $4 or so- Amazon, too. I got these from two different late model F-150s (should be on all newer F-series and Dodge trucks); they are like hens' teeth- I prolly looked at ten trucks to find two- and had to buy an engine in the process- good luck!

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Old 01-21-2012, 12:17 PM   #733
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SWEET thanks..didnt know the fords were the same
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Old 01-22-2012, 10:26 PM   #734
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Got the Jeep lights installed tonight. They are basically a direct fit, with the exception of swapping the sockets to H13/9008 style and minor trimming to the buckets to clear a 'nub' on the back of the headlights.

I used connectors from '05-up F*rd trucks. Blue=low beam, green=high beam, black=ground...
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Old 01-22-2012, 10:32 PM   #735
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So I guess the adjustments are the same? Next time I'm over, I'm gonna look you up. I would love yo see this truck in person. My mom works out ay the GM plant. I need to get my butt out there and see her soon....
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Old 01-22-2012, 10:39 PM   #736
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Here's a side-by-side of the new vs 'old light; Jeep on the left. Notice how the light is more spread out, with a defined upper cut-off, like most modern headlights. The second pic shows the old Sylvania sealed beams cast a lot of extra light just in front of the truck, out of sight from the driver's seat.
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Old 01-22-2012, 10:49 PM   #737
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Overall, the new lights are more focused, and offer a better view of the sides of the road. They are not noticeably brighter than before, but I had basically the best I could do, with Xtra Vision bulbs and the relay mod. These would be a great upgrade over stock, and add a bit of a custom look- according to my wife
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Old 01-22-2012, 10:52 PM   #738
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Old 01-22-2012, 11:09 PM   #739
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Good no GREAT thread. Tons of great info. Thanks!!!!!
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Ok so you stole it so I'm going to do it. Lol what year head light out of the jeep? 07-12 I'm guessing.
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Good no GREAT thread. Tons of great info. Thanks!!!!!
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:38 AM   #742
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Nice work on the headlight install. I am definetly stealing this idea. I may have some questions when I get to that point. Hope you don't mind. Wiring is my weakness.
So the LS isn't going in this truck? Secret project?
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:11 PM   #743
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Nice work on the headlight install. I am definetly stealing this idea. I may have some questions when I get to that point. Hope you don't mind. Wiring is my weakness.
So the LS isn't going in this truck? Secret project?
No problem- I don't mind helping at all- it's actually a pretty simple upgrade, as far as wiring goes The 6.0L is slated for my '70- the conversation was on 72BlckButy's 'secret' project. He likes to build suspense
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Little late finding this, it's scary because I agree with everything you did to the truck, and I usually find something about every build I don't like.

Great job
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Looks awesome! I may have to borrow the headlight idea, if I can find a good deal on some.
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Old 01-29-2012, 06:41 PM   #746
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Ditto to the others, great read, nice documentation, information, and pics. I came across this thread in an internet search for c10s with Showwheels Streeters ( a Centerline knockoff ) and have allways liked the hoodride style especially when done to this caliber.Great truck.
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Ditto to the others, great read, nice documentation, information, and pics. I came across this thread in an internet search for c10s with Showwheels Streeters ( a Centerline knockoff ) and have allways liked the hoodride style especially when done to this caliber.Great truck.
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Little late finding this, it's scary because I agree with everything you did to the truck, and I usually find something about every build I don't like.

Great job
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I think you'll be happy if you do. I may do an FAQ for the forum...
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I seen you cruising this beast the other day i would really like to check it out sometime man
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