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**70cst** · 08-24-2022, 08:40 PM

This hasn't been posted for a while ... unless I missed it.

What upgrades have you done you your headlghts?

Me ... I havent yet

**Jason Banks** · 08-24-2022, 08:53 PM

I got the Holley Retrobright 7" in the 'Classic White' 3000k color. Low power usage and plenty of light, but still have that classic yellowish color. I was able to snag them for $340(pair) when they first came out. Wish I had bought another set for another truck...but that was a big pill to swallow.

**EdwardSams** · 08-24-2022, 09:48 PM

In May, 2020 I purchased the Dapper Lighting OE7s with the glass & LED upgrade for $320 delivered. Expensive but they look great and are top quality.

Made a little install video featuring my three little ones. Check it out here:

https://youtu.be/Fq5mDZtDlUo

jimijam00 · 08-24-2022, 10:12 PM

Glass Hella H4s with relay harness upgrade.

truckster · 08-24-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jimijam00

Glass Hella H4s with relay harness upgrade.

Same here. I really like the look and the performance.

**Stocker** · 08-25-2022, 12:43 AM

Glass Cibie H4s.... and of course, relays.

**Already Gone** · 08-25-2022, 01:05 AM

Haven't installed these yet but have the ANZO 881036 LEDS for mine. Waiting to do relay upgade when I install these.

**special-K** · 08-25-2022, 06:50 AM

Halogens have been all the improvement I've felt I've needed. Do you drive your truck at night much?

**Palf70Step** · 08-25-2022, 06:55 AM

This is what is going into my 70

https://cruiserteq.com/oem-toyota-ko...-elec81110kit/

Prior trucks I just added the relay harness I got from LMC. That made a huge difference. Waiting to see how much more I get from the newer bulbs & harness.

**70cst** · 08-25-2022, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Halogens have been all the improvement I've felt I've needed. Do you drive your truck at night much?

Some ... my truck is a day truck for the most part.

**70cst** · 08-25-2022, 06:59 AM

Good input folks ...

72SB · 08-25-2022, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

This hasn't been posted for a while ... unless I missed it.

What upgrades have you done you your headlghts?

Me ... I havent yet

This is the thread I posted. Installed the LMC headlight relay harness and put in Sylvania Silverstar halogens

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=headlight

**70cst** · 08-25-2022, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

This is what is going into my 70

https://cruiserteq.com/oem-toyota-ko...-elec81110kit/

Prior trucks I just added the relay harness I got from LMC. That made a huge difference. Waiting to see how much more I get from the newer bulbs & harness.

That seems to be a great price ...

**70cst** · 08-25-2022, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72SB

This is the thread I posted. Installed the LMC headlight relay harness and put in Sylvania Silverstar halogens

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ight=headlight

Thanks

Good info

OregonNed · 08-25-2022, 10:58 AM

Stayed stock lights for now, but the relays and new harness for it was a nice addition.

Southcity · 08-25-2022, 12:31 PM

When going for a stock look but upgraded light output:

1.Relay+H4 Halogens is a good option

2.The new Holley Retrobright line looks and performs well, I recently installed these on a 66 4x4 (no relay upgrade)

LED headlights do not require the relay upgrade, it won't hurt it but it's not necessary as the voltage draw is very low. I noticed no difference in LED light output when testing one of the Holley LED's on my GMC which has the relay upgrade.

Below is a link to a LED headlight upgrade/review I did way back in 2018 (with pics):
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755421

I have found the H4 output pattern tends to bleed (up into trees, side of road) whereas LED's have a much sharper/focused light output. The color of LED output will depend on the brand and available options (i.e. Cool white, Warm White etc.)

**americanmusc1e** · 08-25-2022, 12:38 PM

SYLVANIA SilverStar drop in headlamps and a relay upgrade made a big difference on my 70. You can save a decent bit buying the headlights from amazon rather than most auto parts stores.

leftybass209 · 08-25-2022, 12:58 PM

I have halogens with the relay upgrade, but i really find myself using the brights nearly all the time, and they still aren't quite what the modern vehicles have on average.

I used to be a good enough guy when driving around in the city without the relay upgrade, but i live on the outskirts of farmland and work out there now. In town the lighting is more than enough with our fancy LED street lights, but out in the country, I wouldn't risk it with how crazy these farm vehicles drive.

**YellowK5** · 08-25-2022, 01:30 PM

I have these
PHILIPS Ultinon LED H4 Bulbs Set of 2X Bulbs 6200K
I had to get a set of H4 type lamps to put them in..But they work great and very bright. We use these at work for our customers and are the only brand we like

**Stocker** · 08-25-2022, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southcity

(with pics):
I have found the H4 output pattern tends to bleed (up into trees, side of road)

Up into the trees seems to be a common issue with Hellas, and not a problem with the more tightly controlled beam of Cibies. Unfortunately Cibies are harder to find and more expensive.

**YellowK5** · 08-25-2022, 05:07 PM

H4 are designed to cast light up and to the right. it is to make road signs visible! there is a split to cut light off to the left above the light level to keep it out of on coming drivers

jimijam00 · 08-25-2022, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowK5

H4 are designed to cast light up and to the right. it is to make road signs visible! there is a split to cut light off to the left above the light level to keep it out of on coming drivers

Exactly. That's because they are made for LHT vehicles, and not the euro stuff that is RHT.

pontiacvince · 08-25-2022, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

This is what is going into my 70

https://cruiserteq.com/oem-toyota-ko...-elec81110kit/

Prior trucks I just added the relay harness I got from LMC. That made a huge difference. Waiting to see how much more I get from the newer bulbs & harness.

The harness from LMC is what I've done to my Suburban. WAY brighter!

**70cst** · 08-31-2022, 05:26 PM

Great input folks

**70cst** · 08-31-2022, 06:03 PM

These look interesting "Holley RetroBright LED Headlights"

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...0+Chevy+trucks

08-24-2022, 08:40 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Headlight Upgrades This hasn't been posted for a while ... unless I missed it. What upgrades have you done you your headlghts? Me ... I havent yet __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-24-2022, 08:53 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,624	Re: Headlight Upgrades I got the Holley Retrobright 7" in the 'Classic White' 3000k color. Low power usage and plenty of light, but still have that classic yellowish color. I was able to snag them for $340(pair) when they first came out. Wish I had bought another set for another truck...but that was a big pill to swallow.

08-24-2022, 09:48 PM	#3
EdwardSams Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 236	Re: Headlight Upgrades In May, 2020 I purchased the Dapper Lighting OE7s with the glass & LED upgrade for $320 delivered. Expensive but they look great and are top quality. Made a little install video featuring my three little ones. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Fq5mDZtDlUo

08-24-2022, 10:12 PM	#4
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: Headlight Upgrades Glass Hella H4s with relay harness upgrade.

08-25-2022, 12:43 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,725	Re: Headlight Upgrades Glass Cibie H4s.... and of course, relays. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-25-2022, 01:05 AM	#7
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Headlight Upgrades Haven't installed these yet but have the ANZO 881036 LEDS for mine. Waiting to do relay upgade when I install these. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-25-2022, 06:50 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Headlight Upgrades Halogens have been all the improvement I've felt I've needed. Do you drive your truck at night much? __________________ "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 ~

08-25-2022, 06:55 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Headlight Upgrades This is what is going into my 70 https://cruiserteq.com/oem-toyota-ko...-elec81110kit/ Prior trucks I just added the relay harness I got from LMC. That made a huge difference. Waiting to see how much more I get from the newer bulbs & harness. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-25-2022, 06:59 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Headlight Upgrades Good input folks ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 08-25-2022 at 01:46 PM.

08-25-2022, 10:58 AM	#15
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Headlight Upgrades Stayed stock lights for now, but the relays and new harness for it was a nice addition. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-25-2022, 12:31 PM	#16
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Headlight Upgrades When going for a stock look but upgraded light output: 1.Relay+H4 Halogens is a good option 2.The new Holley Retrobright line looks and performs well, I recently installed these on a 66 4x4 (no relay upgrade) LED headlights do not require the relay upgrade, it won't hurt it but it's not necessary as the voltage draw is very low. I noticed no difference in LED light output when testing one of the Holley LED's on my GMC which has the relay upgrade. Below is a link to a LED headlight upgrade/review I did way back in 2018 (with pics): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755421 I have found the H4 output pattern tends to bleed (up into trees, side of road) whereas LED's have a much sharper/focused light output. The color of LED output will depend on the brand and available options (i.e. Cool white, Warm White etc.) __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

08-25-2022, 12:38 PM	#17
americanmusc1e Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,079	Re: Headlight Upgrades SYLVANIA SilverStar drop in headlamps and a relay upgrade made a big difference on my 70. You can save a decent bit buying the headlights from amazon rather than most auto parts stores. __________________ -- Josh Instagram: @americanmusc1e OLD SKOOL-- 1970 C10. 454/Th400/3.07 posi Build Thread FARM TRUCK----1949 Chevrolet 3800 Power Wagon Hauler Build Thread 1999 4wd OBS Tahoe - daily. DM me if you can't see photos i posted

08-25-2022, 12:58 PM	#18
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Headlight Upgrades I have halogens with the relay upgrade, but i really find myself using the brights nearly all the time, and they still aren't quite what the modern vehicles have on average. I used to be a good enough guy when driving around in the city without the relay upgrade, but i live on the outskirts of farmland and work out there now. In town the lighting is more than enough with our fancy LED street lights, but out in the country, I wouldn't risk it with how crazy these farm vehicles drive.

08-25-2022, 01:30 PM	#19
YellowK5 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rancho Cucamonga California Posts: 170	Re: Headlight Upgrades I have these PHILIPS Ultinon LED H4 Bulbs Set of 2X Bulbs 6200K I had to get a set of H4 type lamps to put them in..But they work great and very bright. We use these at work for our customers and are the only brand we like

08-25-2022, 05:07 PM	#21
YellowK5 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rancho Cucamonga California Posts: 170	Re: Headlight Upgrades H4 are designed to cast light up and to the right. it is to make road signs visible! there is a split to cut light off to the left above the light level to keep it out of on coming drivers



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08-31-2022, 05:26 PM	#24
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Headlight Upgrades Great input folks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-31-2022, 06:03 PM	#25
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Headlight Upgrades These look interesting "Holley RetroBright LED Headlights" https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...0+Chevy+trucks __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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