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RocketChevy56 · 10-08-2008, 12:42 PM

I just made my roommate a HID kit for his maxima. And was thinking of doing the same to my '69. Does anyone know of an aftermarket headlight that the backing material isnt glass or composite? Or already built such a kit and could throw some pointers my way? Its kinda tricky to explain what I'm thinking about but I had a set of some blue dot ones, and drilled out the back for the projector and it like caved in on itself and flew everywhere

I need either a plastic or metal housing. Does anyone know of such a thing? thanks

hotrodxy · 10-08-2008, 07:50 PM

like these? http://www.lmctruck.com/features/CB/CBEL1.htm

RocketChevy56 · 10-09-2008, 09:25 AM

That would prob. be the housing I am looking for. Its actually the first ad i've seen that it actually tells you what its made of. I would almost be happy with just that kit if I already didn't have white halogens. Hopefully I don't buy these and destroy them for nothing

thanks for the link Hot Rod! I appreciate it.

hotrodxy · 10-09-2008, 09:28 AM

You can put the white halogen bulbs in this housing

RocketChevy56 · 10-09-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm running almost the same bulbs in my truck now. If its got a deflector in it, it usually won't fit the Philips Xenon D2R bulbs I plan on using, it might though. I'm actually looking to put the projector in the housing so I can have high/low functions.

**mr48chev** · 10-09-2008, 10:07 AM

I've had a couple set of the clear lens lights using H4 bulbs and I think the last set had a plastic back that could be modified

You might check into these, it says that the reflector is plated cast aluminum and that the lights have the aiming points on them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.m20.l1116

I don't know anything about them but they do look a bit better than the ones I have now.

RocketChevy56 · 10-09-2008, 11:47 AM

Those are some good looking lights. is H-4 the intensity? What kind are you running in your truck? I think mine are from Auto-Loc. They're ok, a little on the cheap side, but they have the BLUE DOT!!!!

danman987123 · 10-09-2008, 11:21 PM

i got mine from brothers....i love em... http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=EHL8002

**Stocker** · 10-09-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketChevy56

Those are some good looking lights. is H-4 the intensity?

H-4 is the bulb type...

Dunno about the quality of those lamps -- but for the same price, you could get a set of Hellas, which have a long history of excellent quality.

petey-pablo · 10-10-2008, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketChevy56

I just made my roommate a HID kit for his maxima. And was thinking of doing the same to my '69. Does anyone know of an aftermarket headlight that the backing material isnt glass or composite? Or already built such a kit and could throw some pointers my way? Its kinda tricky to explain what I'm thinking about but I had a set of some blue dot ones, and drilled out the back for the projector and it like caved in on itself and flew everywhere

I need either a plastic or metal housing. Does anyone know of such a thing? thanks

I'd like to see a picture of what you come up with? Sounds interesting..

RocketChevy56 · 10-10-2008, 09:32 AM

I like the lights from borthers. Like the price too. I'll create a DIY thread on it when I finish and work out the kinks. Its either gonna be revolutionary (

) or an expensive catastrophe. Either way, I'll be posting stuff in case someone is looking to try it too

BarryB · 10-10-2008, 09:43 AM

I second that motion, I wanna see some pics.

RocketChevy56 · 10-11-2008, 11:48 AM

I'll post a thread when i gather all my parts together. I've got everything except the headlight housing. I've got the projectors, bulbs, igniters and

so it shouldn't be long before you see something. I'm a little concerned at how its going to look but we'll cross that bridge when the time comes

heavy70 · 10-11-2008, 01:54 PM

I odered mine from LMC truck they are the euro HID lights. They are very bright i was very impressed!!!!

RocketChevy56 · 10-12-2008, 01:50 PM

I like the look of them. I would like to see them at night, The price isn't bad either. I found a kit for a viper(still 7") HID, probably wouldn't take much to convert and mount in our style buckets but they are EXPEN$IVE!! If my plan goes bust I'll probably end up putting the ones you have Heavy. They look awesome

10-08-2008, 12:42 PM	#1
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Aftermarket Headlights? I just made my roommate a HID kit for his maxima. And was thinking of doing the same to my '69. Does anyone know of an aftermarket headlight that the backing material isnt glass or composite? Or already built such a kit and could throw some pointers my way? Its kinda tricky to explain what I'm thinking about but I had a set of some blue dot ones, and drilled out the back for the projector and it like caved in on itself and flew everywhere I need either a plastic or metal housing. Does anyone know of such a thing? thanks __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#2
hotrodxy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: louisburg kansas Posts: 71	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? like these? http://www.lmctruck.com/features/CB/CBEL1.htm __________________ 1967 LWB 4speed-current project 1970 LWB 3 speed -stolen 1980 Z28 - sold 1968 Barracuda Big block- sold 1969 Firebird 400/400-sold

10-09-2008, 09:25 AM	#3
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? That would prob. be the housing I am looking for. Its actually the first ad i've seen that it actually tells you what its made of. I would almost be happy with just that kit if I already didn't have white halogens. Hopefully I don't buy these and destroy them for nothing thanks for the link Hot Rod! I appreciate it. __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-09-2008, 09:28 AM	#4
hotrodxy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: louisburg kansas Posts: 71	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? You can put the white halogen bulbs in this housing __________________ 1967 LWB 4speed-current project 1970 LWB 3 speed -stolen 1980 Z28 - sold 1968 Barracuda Big block- sold 1969 Firebird 400/400-sold

10-09-2008, 09:46 AM	#5
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I'm running almost the same bulbs in my truck now. If its got a deflector in it, it usually won't fit the Philips Xenon D2R bulbs I plan on using, it might though. I'm actually looking to put the projector in the housing so I can have high/low functions. __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-09-2008, 10:07 AM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I've had a couple set of the clear lens lights using H4 bulbs and I think the last set had a plastic back that could be modified You might check into these, it says that the reflector is plated cast aluminum and that the lights have the aiming points on them. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...4506.m20.l1116 I don't know anything about them but they do look a bit better than the ones I have now. Last edited by mr48chev; 10-09-2008 at 10:08 AM.

10-09-2008, 11:47 AM	#7
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? Those are some good looking lights. is H-4 the intensity? What kind are you running in your truck? I think mine are from Auto-Loc. They're ok, a little on the cheap side, but they have the BLUE DOT!!!! __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-09-2008, 11:21 PM	#8
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? i got mine from brothers....i love em... http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=EHL8002

10-10-2008, 09:32 AM	#11
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I like the lights from borthers. Like the price too. I'll create a DIY thread on it when I finish and work out the kinks. Its either gonna be revolutionary ( ) or an expensive catastrophe. Either way, I'll be posting stuff in case someone is looking to try it too __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-10-2008, 09:43 AM	#12
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I second that motion, I wanna see some pics. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

10-11-2008, 11:48 AM	#13
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I'll post a thread when i gather all my parts together. I've got everything except the headlight housing. I've got the projectors, bulbs, igniters and so it shouldn't be long before you see something. I'm a little concerned at how its going to look but we'll cross that bridge when the time comes __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

10-11-2008, 01:54 PM	#14
heavy70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: choctaw, oklahoma Posts: 100	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I odered mine from LMC truck they are the euro HID lights. They are very bright i was very impressed!!!! Last edited by heavy70; 10-11-2008 at 01:54 PM. Reason: adding pic

10-12-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: Aftermarket Headlights? I like the look of them. I would like to see them at night, The price isn't bad either. I found a kit for a viper(still 7") HID, probably wouldn't take much to convert and mount in our style buckets but they are EXPEN$IVE!! If my plan goes bust I'll probably end up putting the ones you have Heavy. They look awesome __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle



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