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chevjayfsd · 08-15-2002, 04:10 PM

I am wanting to replace my headlights, and i was wondering, is there a special headlight for our trucks?? I want to shy away from the traditional "yellow" color and am looking for some that look like all the mercedes and jags do with the "blue hue" to them. if you know anything about cost and where i can find them it would be greatly appreciated
thanks
jason

chevjayfsd · 08-15-2002, 05:26 PM

ttt

*Zkast* · 08-15-2002, 08:11 PM

The blue color your looking for is called "HID" lights. If you ever have a vehicle with these lights (2001 up GM SUV's and alot of imports) you'll wish it never had them, Not because of the intense light they give off but the $600.00 PER light cost if the transformer ever goes out.

ok enough about that lol... Summit racing sells the Hella light kits that changes a regular size sealed headlight assembly into a newer style reflector light. This style uses the 9004 bulb that you can buy in regular / Ultra bright (white light) / or HID "Look" ( Blueish tint).

Go with the Hella light and a set of ultra bright bulbs.

XXL · 08-15-2002, 08:16 PM

If you go with the 9004's (or anything more than 55 watts) don't forget to get some bigger wire in there, and relay the power so you don't burn out your light switch and burn your truck to the ground.

Kenneth

Longhorn Man · 08-15-2002, 08:22 PM

That would suck huh?

Alex Hayley · 01-31-2003, 03:44 PM

XXL, could you give a bit more detail(how to do it) about "relaying the power". What is the difference in amps between orginal and "HID" lights?

chevy_fatman · 01-31-2003, 04:31 PM

I assume you're looking for something like this, and they're cheaper than $600

smokekiki · 01-31-2003, 04:49 PM

Where did you find them? they look pretty cool.

PloreOSU · 01-31-2003, 05:02 PM

To get more power to your new headlights (I think this is what XXL was trying to say), use a relay. The old headlight wires are used across the coils of the relay and therefore don't have to push much current. Use heavy guage cable straight from the battery to the relays to drive the new lights.

Church · 01-31-2003, 05:58 PM

Here is a kit I just came out with. It is a complete coversion kit for the 67-72 Chevy trucks. You do not have to splice any wires.
Just take out your old light and replace them with the new, insert the H-4 bulbs and plug your existing highlight plug back in. In this kit you have a choice of the h-4 regular watt xenon crystal bulbs or the 80/100 watt xenon crystal bulbs.
Here is the post about them and what they look like:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=headlight+kit

ChevLoRay · 01-31-2003, 07:49 PM

Sylvania has some HID lights, plus some less-expensive choices that offer higher output. Check out their website.

08-15-2002, 04:10 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	Headlights I am wanting to replace my headlights, and i was wondering, is there a special headlight for our trucks?? I want to shy away from the traditional "yellow" color and am looking for some that look like all the mercedes and jags do with the "blue hue" to them. if you know anything about cost and where i can find them it would be greatly appreciated thanks jason __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

08-15-2002, 05:26 PM	#2
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	ttt __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

08-15-2002, 08:16 PM	#4
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	If you go with the 9004's (or anything more than 55 watts) don't forget to get some bigger wire in there, and relay the power so you don't burn out your light switch and burn your truck to the ground. Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

01-31-2003, 04:31 PM	#7
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	I assume you're looking for something like this, and they're cheaper than $600 Attached Images __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

01-31-2003, 04:49 PM	#8
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Where did you find them? they look pretty cool. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-15-2002, 08:11 PM	#3
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	The blue color your looking for is called "HID" lights. If you ever have a vehicle with these lights (2001 up GM SUV's and alot of imports) you'll wish it never had them, Not because of the intense light they give off but the $600.00 PER light cost if the transformer ever goes out. ok enough about that lol... Summit racing sells the Hella light kits that changes a regular size sealed headlight assembly into a newer style reflector light. This style uses the 9004 bulb that you can buy in regular / Ultra bright (white light) / or HID "Look" ( Blueish tint). Go with the Hella light and a set of ultra bright bulbs.

08-15-2002, 08:22 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That would suck huh?

01-31-2003, 03:44 PM	#6
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	XXL, could you give a bit more detail(how to do it) about "relaying the power". What is the difference in amps between orginal and "HID" lights?

01-31-2003, 05:02 PM	#9
PloreOSU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 42	To get more power to your new headlights (I think this is what XXL was trying to say), use a relay. The old headlight wires are used across the coils of the relay and therefore don't have to push much current. Use heavy guage cable straight from the battery to the relays to drive the new lights. __________________ 72 GMC, 2x4, LWB Fleet DONE: 2/3 drop, 17" rims, front end rebuild, front/rear sway bars Working on: old air AC, blazer tank, rear discs, 03 silverado seats.

01-31-2003, 05:58 PM	#10
Church Carolina Classic Trucks Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The South Posts: 792	Here is a kit I just came out with. It is a complete coversion kit for the 67-72 Chevy trucks. You do not have to splice any wires. Just take out your old light and replace them with the new, insert the H-4 bulbs and plug your existing highlight plug back in. In this kit you have a choice of the h-4 regular watt xenon crystal bulbs or the 80/100 watt xenon crystal bulbs. Here is the post about them and what they look like: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=headlight+kit __________________

01-31-2003, 07:49 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	www.sylvania.com Sylvania has some HID lights, plus some less-expensive choices that offer higher output. Check out their website. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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