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cb1965 · 01-06-2011, 09:38 PM

i picked up a gmc grille and need headlights, all 4. how much do they cost and where can i get them.

thanks

markeb01 · 01-06-2011, 10:05 PM

You can spend a lot more for fancy units, but standard sealed beams are as near as you favorite parts store for about 5 bucks each. Here are the Napa versions:

Low beam:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50030+2030093

High beam:

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50030+2030093

Heater63 · 01-07-2011, 12:05 AM

has anybody tried the LED units?? $$$$

www.truck-lite.com

blackmopar · 01-07-2011, 12:49 AM

not to hijack, but not sure if you just need lamps or everyting.

i need the new back plates, trim rings, springs and hardware - I know LMC has that stuff (anybody else?) - wouldnt buy their headlamps though - pretty pricey

I found these - still pricey - but im looking for somethign with signal inside
http://dandsrodandcustom.com/index.p...product_id=269

markeb01 · 01-07-2011, 01:01 AM

Chevy Duty has most if not all of the parts. That's where I bought mine:

http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamps/products/200/

blackmopar · 01-07-2011, 01:49 AM

awesome Mark - thanks!

**62 Longbed** · 01-07-2011, 02:51 AM

blackmopar , If your looking for the everything behind the headlights , I might have the stuff .. Let me know if thats what your looking for .. I will dig thru my boxes of misc .. 62 Longbed

cb1965 · 01-07-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks Mark.
now.. halogen lights are better than stock right? so if i get halogen lights do i need to add relays even if i have all new wiring?

blackmopar · 01-07-2011, 06:29 PM

i added relays even to stock headlights - the benefit (MUCH brighter lights) is well worth it - IMO

cb1965 · 01-07-2011, 06:57 PM

do you hava a part # for the relays? and where can i get them

blackmopar · 01-07-2011, 09:20 PM

you can get a harness kit from LMC but its chin-junk! I use Tyco (still foreign but a good quality piece) relays and did the wiring myself - theyre amazingly simple and Im NOT a wiring guy - I get my stuff from Mad Electrical - the dudes name is Mark - he knows his sh*t

http://www.madelectrical.com/

let me know if i can help with any other info - youll be stoked

cb1965 · 01-11-2011, 10:23 PM

is the gmc grille a direct swap with a chevy grille? do i need to drill holes? if so , witch ones? maybe a diagram or mesurements

blackmopar · 01-11-2011, 10:51 PM

my 60-61 wasnt a direct fit to my 64 - the upper bolt hole is the same, but I had to drill the lower for the grill bracket - was shorter than the stock lower hole. You should at least be able to get it hung using the upper bolts then it should be obvious

01-06-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	headlights i picked up a gmc grille and need headlights, all 4. how much do they cost and where can i get them. thanks

01-06-2011, 10:05 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: headlights You can spend a lot more for fancy units, but standard sealed beams are as near as you favorite parts store for about 5 bucks each. Here are the Napa versions: Low beam: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50030+2030093 High beam: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50030+2030093

01-07-2011, 12:05 AM	#3
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: headlights has anybody tried the LED units?? $$$$ www.truck-lite.com __________________ 292 + TKO500

01-07-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: headlights not to hijack, but not sure if you just need lamps or everyting. i need the new back plates, trim rings, springs and hardware - I know LMC has that stuff (anybody else?) - wouldnt buy their headlamps though - pretty pricey I found these - still pricey - but im looking for somethign with signal inside http://dandsrodandcustom.com/index.p...product_id=269

01-07-2011, 01:01 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: headlights Chevy Duty has most if not all of the parts. That's where I bought mine: http://www.classicparts.com/Headlamps/products/200/

01-07-2011, 01:49 AM	#6
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: headlights awesome Mark - thanks!

01-07-2011, 02:51 AM	#7
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: headlights blackmopar , If your looking for the everything behind the headlights , I might have the stuff .. Let me know if thats what your looking for .. I will dig thru my boxes of misc .. 62 Longbed Last edited by 62 Longbed; 01-07-2011 at 02:52 AM.

01-07-2011, 06:02 PM	#8
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: headlights Thanks Mark. now.. halogen lights are better than stock right? so if i get halogen lights do i need to add relays even if i have all new wiring?

01-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: headlights i added relays even to stock headlights - the benefit (MUCH brighter lights) is well worth it - IMO

01-07-2011, 06:57 PM	#10
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: headlights do you hava a part # for the relays? and where can i get them

01-07-2011, 09:20 PM	#11
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: headlights you can get a harness kit from LMC but its chin-junk! I use Tyco (still foreign but a good quality piece) relays and did the wiring myself - theyre amazingly simple and Im NOT a wiring guy - I get my stuff from Mad Electrical - the dudes name is Mark - he knows his sht http://www.madelectrical.com/ let me know if i can help with any other info - youll be stoked Last edited by blackmopar; 01-07-2011 at 09:22 PM.*

01-11-2011, 10:23 PM	#12
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: headlights is the gmc grille a direct swap with a chevy grille? do i need to drill holes? if so , witch ones? maybe a diagram or mesurements

01-11-2011, 10:51 PM	#13
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: headlights my 60-61 wasnt a direct fit to my 64 - the upper bolt hole is the same, but I had to drill the lower for the grill bracket - was shorter than the stock lower hole. You should at least be able to get it hung using the upper bolts then it should be obvious



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