Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Headlights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 14, 2001 | 05:29 AM
  #1  
lr's Avatar
lr
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
25 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Headlights

 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:03 PM
  #2  
79fordslug's Avatar
79fordslug
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Headlights

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 15-Nov-01 AT 10:48 AM (EST) by StockMan (moderator)]79 F-150 with the rectangular headlights. I have seen conversion kits to convert the headlights to a housing with separate bulbs. The advantage being that I could buy a bulb with a whiter, more powerful light and the brights would be brighter too. I would also like to "give some business" to the same Audi and BMW drivers who have been blinding me for the last year. Anyone made this conversion? Is it worth it? Any help would be great.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:23 PM
  #3  
sparky's Avatar
sparky
Posting Guru
25 Year Member
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 2,415
Likes: 3
From: Comox Valley, Canada
Headlights

Why not just install halogen headlights? And for that extra oommpphh... checkout this link

https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/delanty/brighter_lights.html

Sparky

ps
Is the conversion kit you refer to a headlight assembly with the replaceable bulbs?

 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2001 | 11:39 PM
  #4  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Headlights

I put Bosch Lights in mine with 100/80 Bulbs.
I see can see for miles .....and miles....I can see for miles ......
and miles.....etc


Dennis

78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
Attachments:
 
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 05:33 AM
  #5  
79fordslug's Avatar
79fordslug
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Headlights

Where did you get the Bosch lights and bulbs? How hard was it to change the wiring behind the bulb? Do you just have one bulb that does both the low and high beam? Thank You
 
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:34 PM
  #6  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Headlights

Bosch lights are available at most Auto parts places.
They plug right into the harness no modifications are required
There are three choices when it comes to H4 Bulbs
55/65 , 65/80 , 80/100

Maybe try the Bosch website for a dealer near you.

Dennis

78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
 
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:41 PM
  #7  
mk's Avatar
mk
Laughing Gas
25 Year Member
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,165
Likes: 3
From: central Alberta
Headlights

These headlights are available at your local autoparts store or through the aftermarket/repop parts suppliers.(LMC, Autokrafters etc). They have an H4 bulb available in different wattages (brightness). I lucked on to a set of flat faced Bosch headlites for my 68 at the wreckers for five bucks apiece. The composite lights in my 94 were a joke compared to these.
 
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:45 PM
  #8  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
Headlights

Maybe try the Bosch web site ,I got mine at an auto parts store.

H4 Bulbs come in 3 flavours.
Low/High
50/75
60/80
80/100

Dennis

78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:02 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE