'73-'79's Composite Headlight Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gmcbob · 03-11-2003, 11:56 PM

Hello all

These caught my attention while surfing:

http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/ckseries.html

I'm curious what you all think. It would be nice to ditch the the drap headlights on my '78 for something different, something brighter. But, they only have it for a H6024 headlight. I think that the '73's to '79's had H6014's. What's the difference? Has anyone installed these? Any opinions?

Thanks, Bob

79BIG10 · 03-12-2003, 05:02 AM

I've never done it but I think Swervin Ervin did a coversion on his later model truck that gave it brighter lights. Might ask him on his conversion.

J-Spec C10 · 03-12-2003, 05:12 AM

I just went to a show this weekend, here's a pic of the h/l conversion. I don't know whare they came from, but Bosch and Hella both make sets very similar too.

The headlight was actually off but even reflected the flash!

J-Spec C10 · 03-12-2003, 05:14 AM

heres a more "overall look" type pic.

LOHRTBT · 03-12-2003, 11:04 AM

www.midnightmoose.com

78SilveradoSWB · 03-12-2003, 01:13 PM

Mike changed to Sylvania SilverStars which retails for about $25 each and has HID type brightness.

LOHRTBT · 03-12-2003, 01:32 PM

But I think he is still using the MM housings.

Just the new bulbs.. I am gonna try them soon also.

Mike...correct me if I am wrong

ironwood · 03-12-2003, 02:29 PM

This link is for tri-bar style headlights see if you likes me likes.
It is from RB's automotive this was in my Classic Truck's magazine.
Hey by the way there are no magazines for our year of truck is there? I haven't seen one yet.
Dave

http://www5.mailordercentral.com/rbs....asp?dept=1029

gmcbob · 03-12-2003, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the feedback

WOW, those 7" blue dot tri bar headlights at RB look great

The H6024 Sealed Beam Conversion Kit at MM looks like a good buy too: http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm

Looks like I've got another project for the '78

I don't know of any magazine that's out there

Bob

Myride · 03-12-2003, 08:05 PM

GO for it.

gmcbob · 03-12-2003, 09:19 PM

Well I ordered two of the 7" Round Housings (Uses H4 Bulb) from Midnight moose - thanks LOHRTBT

Also already picked up two "cool blue" 60/55W sylvania lamps, and, well, I couldn't resist and already plugged one in to compare it to the stock. Looks pretty good! Can't wait to get them in!

Total cost including shipping for the new housings: $70.00. I'll let you all know how they turn out.

Bob

LOHRTBT · 03-12-2003, 09:40 PM

You will love the difference in light. I went from the cool blues to the MM and they are awesome!!

next upgrade is to do the new Sylvania bulbs...but will wait till one of mine burns out first.

apstguy · 03-12-2003, 09:54 PM

I went to the LiteGlow website to see info on them and this is what I got:
Great for car shows or sporting events. Built in cup holders and easy folding design.

WTF????? Uhhh.... cupholders? Hmm.... that would be interesting to see....

I remember seeing conversion Projectors just like those but can't find where I saw them. They were cool! Can anyone help me out? Do those kits come with wiring adaptors so you don't have to splice?

gmcbob · 03-12-2003, 10:13 PM

Cupholders? - Well, that's to help keep your coffee warm in the morning while driving to work

Try these sites that I've been looking at:

http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm
or
http://www.midnightmoose.com/hhousings.htm
(7" housings are at the bottom of each)

$$$ http://www.midnightmoose.com/6000k.htm $$$
(H4 is available in pulldown menu)

Bob

LOHRTBT · 03-12-2003, 11:37 PM

The midnight moose kits require no splicing.

Just plug in like you used to. The adapter is included.

brad2 · 03-13-2003, 01:00 AM

Good post guys. I look forward to hear how the lights work out. Please update us.

TX_Mudder · 03-25-2003, 03:37 PM

I just bought the 7" conversion kit for $40 - two housing and two bulbs

Thanks for the information guys.

Here's a 10% off discount code: 5THHHD

Saved me $4.

I hope it works well - can't beat the price...
-- Mike

Senor_paco · 03-26-2003, 03:51 AM

And judging by you guys buying the 6024, these will fit with my 6014s in my '77? How does the Xenon MM swends with the set compare to my sealed halogens?

TX_Mudder · 03-26-2003, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Senor_paco
And judging by you guys buying the 6024, these will fit with my 6014s in my '77?

I dunno what a 6014 is, but your 77 has a 7" round sealed beam headlights and this kit will fit. Is that what you are asking?
-- Mike

03-11-2003, 11:56 PM	#1
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	'73-'79's Composite Headlight Conversion Hello all These caught my attention while surfing: http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/ckseries.html I'm curious what you all think. It would be nice to ditch the the drap headlights on my '78 for something different, something brighter. But, they only have it for a H6024 headlight. I think that the '73's to '79's had H6014's. What's the difference? Has anyone installed these? Any opinions? Thanks, Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

03-12-2003, 05:02 AM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I've never done it but I think Swervin Ervin did a coversion on his later model truck that gave it brighter lights. Might ask him on his conversion. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

03-12-2003, 05:12 AM	#3
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I just went to a show this weekend, here's a pic of the h/l conversion. I don't know whare they came from, but Bosch and Hella both make sets very similar too. The headlight was actually off but even reflected the flash! Attached Images __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-12-2003, 05:14 AM	#4
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	heres a more "overall look" type pic. Attached Images __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

03-12-2003, 11:04 AM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	www.midnightmoose.com __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-12-2003, 01:13 PM	#6
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Mike changed to Sylvania SilverStars which retails for about $25 each and has HID type brightness. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-12-2003, 01:32 PM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	But I think he is still using the MM housings. Just the new bulbs.. I am gonna try them soon also. Mike...correct me if I am wrong __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-12-2003, 02:29 PM	#8
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	This link is for tri-bar style headlights see if you likes me likes. It is from RB's automotive this was in my Classic Truck's magazine. Hey by the way there are no magazines for our year of truck is there? I haven't seen one yet. Dave http://www5.mailordercentral.com/rbs....asp?dept=1029 __________________ 74 C-20 LWB camper special stock350/350 53 Chevy 1/2 ton- in California, where the rust is not. Ready for some LOVE!!!

03-12-2003, 07:47 PM	#9
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Thanks for the feedback WOW, those 7" blue dot tri bar headlights at RB look great The H6024 Sealed Beam Conversion Kit at MM looks like a good buy too: http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm Looks like I've got another project for the '78 I don't know of any magazine that's out there Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

03-12-2003, 08:05 PM	#10
Myride Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 292	GO for it.

03-12-2003, 09:19 PM	#11
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Well I ordered two of the 7" Round Housings (Uses H4 Bulb) from Midnight moose - thanks LOHRTBT Also already picked up two "cool blue" 60/55W sylvania lamps, and, well, I couldn't resist and already plugged one in to compare it to the stock. Looks pretty good! Can't wait to get them in! Total cost including shipping for the new housings: $70.00. I'll let you all know how they turn out. Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

03-12-2003, 09:40 PM	#12
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	You will love the difference in light. I went from the cool blues to the MM and they are awesome!! next upgrade is to do the new Sylvania bulbs...but will wait till one of mine burns out first. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-12-2003, 09:54 PM	#13
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I went to the LiteGlow website to see info on them and this is what I got: Great for car shows or sporting events. Built in cup holders and easy folding design. WTF????? Uhhh.... cupholders? Hmm.... that would be interesting to see.... I remember seeing conversion Projectors just like those but can't find where I saw them. They were cool! Can anyone help me out? Do those kits come with wiring adaptors so you don't have to splice? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-12-2003, 10:13 PM	#14
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	Cupholders? - Well, that's to help keep your coffee warm in the morning while driving to work Try these sites that I've been looking at: http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm or http://www.midnightmoose.com/hhousings.htm (7" housings are at the bottom of each) $$$ http://www.midnightmoose.com/6000k.htm $$$ (H4 is available in pulldown menu) Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

03-12-2003, 11:37 PM	#15
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	The midnight moose kits require no splicing. Just plug in like you used to. The adapter is included. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84



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03-13-2003, 01:00 AM	#16
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,058	Good post guys. I look forward to hear how the lights work out. Please update us.

03-25-2003, 03:37 PM	#17
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 126	I just bought the 7" conversion kit for $40 - two housing and two bulbs Thanks for the information guys. Here's a 10% off discount code: 5THHHD Saved me $4. I hope it works well - can't beat the price... -- Mike __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/

03-26-2003, 03:51 AM	#18
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	And judging by you guys buying the 6024, these will fit with my 6014s in my '77? How does the Xenon MM swends with the set compare to my sealed halogens?

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