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Andy4639 · 12-19-2014, 08:29 PM

What kind of head lights are you running and why. I have been giving mine some thought lately and was wondering what everyone else has and does to keep them in good working order. I read all this stuff about H-4, LED and I'm Hid's. Ive been thinking about buying some projection headlights but haven't found anything I think better than what I have.
I just aimed mine the other week after one of my adjusters feel out. I almost bought a set of aimer's off Ebay but decided not to. I aimed them by sight and a wall.

I run these and well I'm pleased with them I would like to know if there is something else I could use that is better. I have my own relay wiring installed per the Mad electric website. If you haven't upgraded your truck's lights to the relays you really should. It's not that hard and it's not that expensive to do it. It's day and night difference.
The picture of the bulbs are the ones I run on the right. the other one is one I took out of my daughters old Eclipse and swaped out to the same thing I run.
Here is a couple of pictures of mine.

My truck is a driver and when I say this I mean a driver. I have been on the last 2 HRPT and put over 7000 miles on my truck in a little over 2 weeks + what I drive it the rest of the year. So having good lights is a must for me. I work swing shift also so I drive to and from work a lot in the dark.
So lets see what you have and what your planning on doing for head lights.

BugzC10 · 12-19-2014, 08:59 PM

I have H4s, but I've never driven in the dark to see how good the work....

I agree with you about running relay wiring...easy to install. I also hooked up day-time running lights.

scotts72heavyhalf · 12-19-2014, 11:00 PM

Tri-bar blue dot headlights from JEGS.

68shortwide · 12-20-2014, 01:35 AM

I'm not sure of the manufacturer offhand, but they are hid and have a led "halo" I have em on the 67 Camaro also. Pm if you want a pic, can send a pic through fb or kik. Can't upload to the board from phone :/

**special-K** · 12-20-2014, 06:59 AM

I run halogens. I like them because they are a huge improvement over Power Beams, yet look the same and I can see just fine. I rarely ever use hi-beams as it is.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2014, 12:21 PM

Does anyone have any projection headlights that they are using, if so how do you like them?

Mike C · 12-20-2014, 12:56 PM

I have the Hella H4 conversion lights in my '69 short and at least 3 jeeps. This is a great update giving you the ability to replace bulbs and the flat glass lens is excellent. Will be putting the 135mm in my Jimmy soon. They are not DOT but I can live with that.

Andy4639 · 12-20-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

I have the Hella H4 conversion lights in my '69 short and at least 3 jeeps. This is a great update giving you the ability to replace bulbs and the flat glass lens is excellent. Will be putting the 135mm in my Jimmy soon. They are not DOT but I can live with that.

Have you got any pictures of these? Would like to see the differances in the install's.
I found these on E Bay. $334.00

kamikazekyle05 · 12-20-2014, 04:50 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=headlight
Someone had some night time pictures running them on here

Andy4639 · 12-20-2014, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikazekyle05

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=headlight
Someone had some night time pictures running them on here

Thanks, I sent them a pm. That looks like something I could live with.

12-19-2014, 08:29 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	What you got? What kind of head lights are you running and why. I have been giving mine some thought lately and was wondering what everyone else has and does to keep them in good working order. I read all this stuff about H-4, LED and I'm Hid's. Ive been thinking about buying some projection headlights but haven't found anything I think better than what I have. I just aimed mine the other week after one of my adjusters feel out. I almost bought a set of aimer's off Ebay but decided not to. I aimed them by sight and a wall. I run these and well I'm pleased with them I would like to know if there is something else I could use that is better. I have my own relay wiring installed per the Mad electric website. If you haven't upgraded your truck's lights to the relays you really should. It's not that hard and it's not that expensive to do it. It's day and night difference. The picture of the bulbs are the ones I run on the right. the other one is one I took out of my daughters old Eclipse and swaped out to the same thing I run. Here is a couple of pictures of mine. My truck is a driver and when I say this I mean a driver. I have been on the last 2 HRPT and put over 7000 miles on my truck in a little over 2 weeks + what I drive it the rest of the year. So having good lights is a must for me. I work swing shift also so I drive to and from work a lot in the dark. So lets see what you have and what your planning on doing for head lights. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-19-2014, 08:59 PM	#2
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What you got? I have H4s, but I've never driven in the dark to see how good the work.... I agree with you about running relay wiring...easy to install. I also hooked up day-time running lights. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

12-19-2014, 11:00 PM	#3
scotts72heavyhalf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 1,551	Re: What you got? Tri-bar blue dot headlights from JEGS. Attached Images __________________ Scotts72C10

12-20-2014, 01:35 AM	#4
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: What you got? I'm not sure of the manufacturer offhand, but they are hid and have a led "halo" I have em on the 67 Camaro also. Pm if you want a pic, can send a pic through fb or kik. Can't upload to the board from phone :/ __________________ Jack Personal Fleet: Family Fleet: 1955.5 Panel 1959 Apache 1968 ShortWide 1969 ShortStep

12-20-2014, 06:59 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What you got? I run halogens. I like them because they are a huge improvement over Power Beams, yet look the same and I can see just fine. I rarely ever use hi-beams as it is. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-20-2014, 12:21 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What you got? Does anyone have any projection headlights that they are using, if so how do you like them? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-20-2014, 12:56 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: What you got? I have the Hella H4 conversion lights in my '69 short and at least 3 jeeps. This is a great update giving you the ability to replace bulbs and the flat glass lens is excellent. Will be putting the 135mm in my Jimmy soon. They are not DOT but I can live with that. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-20-2014, 04:50 PM	#9
kamikazekyle05 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vernon, Texas Posts: 331	Re: What you got? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=headlight Someone had some night time pictures running them on here



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