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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
I can't say a thing about your sealed beam conversions as my truck has the later plastic headlights.

In the FAR distant past I've used Hella/Cibie/Marchal.
All of those were very good.
Now they are all made in China...

FWIW,
Autopal is a Visteon company.
Not many people in the cooling trades have anything good to say about their products, but I have no idea about their lighting.
Hmmm, sounds like I should save up and get the Hella brand then. Buddy at work seems hell bent on getting rid of his AutoPal`s for Hella. He went with them first cause they were cheaper but now hes going for Hella, maybe I should avoid that mistake and go with Hella off the bat and save some money.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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I think they are ALL made in China now.

Do not know about design or QC standards for any brands currently.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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The AutoPal ones say they are not made in china the box says Made in India. Not sure how much better than is than China if any.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Ouch!

If anything, I would say that is reason enough to avoid them.
At least you can see them in action on his truck.
If he offers you a deal they might be a good stopgap.
 
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