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Old 04-15-2014, 09:20 AM
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Headlight re-wiring

I have completed the work with my 1953 Ford truck grille. I will be reworking the headlight buckets. The wiring is very old and exposed. I want to replace with newer wiring. I have considered buying some of the aftermarket wiring harness with relays and ceramic ends. Does anyone have any good experience or information in choosing a specific part or vendor? Any information is greatly appreciated. In closing, I do want to thank everyone that helps each other with the great threads and information they post. I read them all and learn much.
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Old 04-15-2014, 09:32 AM
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When I initially wired my '55 I bought a crossover harness from Mid Fifty to do this. It worked well with no issues. Now when she comes back from paint, I will install a complete EZ Wiring harness kit throughout and it appears that the crossover will not be required since each light and turn signal is individually wired. I believe you can order the new ends for the headlights if yours are old and damaged. My two cents.
 
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I bought the "euro" style halogen headlights and wiring kit from LMC. Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
They seem to be a good solution for the money.
 
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Thank you gentleman for the responses. I am leaning toward purchasing new ceramic light harness with relays. I was able to read back from early post from members and found some great ideas & what others have done. I could also purchase original wiring harness, but I think I would be much more pleased with better lighting that the relays in the harness would bring. Psmith
 
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