Brighter Headlights
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Brighter Headlights
I've got a '69 F100 and it is my daily driver. It has what appear to be the "Custom Headlights" from LMC (P/N 47-0281), judging from appearance, and these lights are claimed to include white halogen 12V/60W bulbs. I did not install these lights. The previous owner did.
The lights damn well suck at night, and being a daily driver it's starting to irk me more and more. I can't help but wonder when I'll hit something like a pothole I wasn't able to see until the very last second.
I want brighter lights, but I'm a bit challenged in the electrical department. It's never been my forte. I've been considering even going 6000k HID, but is that possible in this truck? Or would something much more simple like LMC's 4100k "Superwhite Bulb Set" (P/N 47-0293) be a better option for me?
Money isn't an issue, assuming it's no more than I'd say $800. You guys probably know more than I do. Help me out here! I'm not picky about keeping the vintage dim yellow look of old headlights. This is my daily. Sometimes, function is a little more important than form.
Thanks!
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The lights damn well suck at night, and being a daily driver it's starting to irk me more and more. I can't help but wonder when I'll hit something like a pothole I wasn't able to see until the very last second.
I want brighter lights, but I'm a bit challenged in the electrical department. It's never been my forte. I've been considering even going 6000k HID, but is that possible in this truck? Or would something much more simple like LMC's 4100k "Superwhite Bulb Set" (P/N 47-0293) be a better option for me?
Money isn't an issue, assuming it's no more than I'd say $800. You guys probably know more than I do. Help me out here! I'm not picky about keeping the vintage dim yellow look of old headlights. This is my daily. Sometimes, function is a little more important than form.
Thanks!
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To the OP, click on the applicable links below. Headlights don't have to cost $800 to be high performance. Put you money where it really counts like brakes, suspension, and drivetrain... regardless of you budget.
FTE How-To BY Jgavac: HID Headlight Conversion
Pirate 4x4: DIY High-powered LED Light Bar
Bus Depot Budget H4 Euro Headlights
FTE Tech Article: Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights (Headlight Harness)
Nasty Z28 Thread: DIY Headlight Harness Upgrade
Halo Headlights
To the OP, click on the applicable links below. Headlights don't have to cost $800 to be high performance. Put you money where it really counts like brakes, suspension, and drivetrain... regardless of you budget.
FTE How-To BY Jgavac: HID Headlight Conversion
Pirate 4x4: DIY High-powered LED Light Bar
Bus Depot Budget H4 Euro Headlights
FTE Tech Article: Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights (Headlight Harness)
Nasty Z28 Thread: DIY Headlight Harness Upgrade
Halo Headlights
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10-4 Area351..
To the OP, click on the applicable links below. Headlights don't have to cost $800 to be high performance. Put you money where it really counts like brakes, suspension, and drivetrain... regardless of you budget.
FTE How-To BY Jgavac: HID Headlight Conversion
Pirate 4x4: DIY High-powered LED Light Bar
Bus Depot Budget H4 Euro Headlights
FTE Tech Article: Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights (Headlight Harness)
Nasty Z28 Thread: DIY Headlight Harness Upgrade
Halo Headlights
To the OP, click on the applicable links below. Headlights don't have to cost $800 to be high performance. Put you money where it really counts like brakes, suspension, and drivetrain... regardless of you budget.
FTE How-To BY Jgavac: HID Headlight Conversion
Pirate 4x4: DIY High-powered LED Light Bar
Bus Depot Budget H4 Euro Headlights
FTE Tech Article: Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights (Headlight Harness)
Nasty Z28 Thread: DIY Headlight Harness Upgrade
Halo Headlights
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I M O Don't forget about hid. after putting these in my new truck Ill never use anything else. i would only run the 6000s thats the truest white and not gonna get you in trouble with the cops.... but they are bright.... you will get high beamed every time you turn them on.... here is a set i found on ebay just by typing in 7" round hid 6000
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-BLACK-ROUND-CRYSTAL-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-W-H4-6000K-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-/370829618283?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56572aec6b&vxp=mtr
good luck no matter what you decide to do....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-BLACK-ROUND-CRYSTAL-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-W-H4-6000K-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-/370829618283?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56572aec6b&vxp=mtr
good luck no matter what you decide to do....
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The HID lights are great but I went another route.
In installed these and saw a huge improvement: Sylvania Xtravision
Sylvania XtraVision Halogen Sealed Beam H6024 XV: Buy the right Headlight Bulb - Dual Beam at Advance Auto Parts#
They make a Silverstar that is even brighter.
The side to side light is far better than anything I've ever used in a sealed beam.
Then I installed a 3g alternator and saw another improvement.
I'm not the best at wiring so I ordered a relay kit from CE Auto Electric and saw another improvement.
CE Auto Electric Supply - Headlight Relay Kits
You could do the relay kit for much cheaper but I know CE uses quality parts. LMC sells this kit for half the cost but they don't use the same parts.
I plan to do this to my old '55 next.
In installed these and saw a huge improvement: Sylvania Xtravision
Sylvania XtraVision Halogen Sealed Beam H6024 XV: Buy the right Headlight Bulb - Dual Beam at Advance Auto Parts#
They make a Silverstar that is even brighter.
The side to side light is far better than anything I've ever used in a sealed beam.
Then I installed a 3g alternator and saw another improvement.
I'm not the best at wiring so I ordered a relay kit from CE Auto Electric and saw another improvement.
CE Auto Electric Supply - Headlight Relay Kits
You could do the relay kit for much cheaper but I know CE uses quality parts. LMC sells this kit for half the cost but they don't use the same parts.
I plan to do this to my old '55 next.
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As much as it kills me to drive at night anymore due to the obnoxious headlights on new cars(and those stupid blue lights that people install) I will not add to the madness by changing out my good old halogen sealed beams.
Used to be a kid in a late 90's Chevy truck running around with those blue lights and he ran around everyday with his high beams on. It was crazy blinding and I was near using a hammer to eliminate them premanently if I ever caught him parked.
The worst I had growing up was the old yellow fog lights(aka cruising lights). Nothing like these projector lights.
Used to be a kid in a late 90's Chevy truck running around with those blue lights and he ran around everyday with his high beams on. It was crazy blinding and I was near using a hammer to eliminate them premanently if I ever caught him parked.
The worst I had growing up was the old yellow fog lights(aka cruising lights). Nothing like these projector lights.
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