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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 05:29 AM
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:03 PM
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[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.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:23 PM
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Why not just install halogen headlights? And for that extra oommpphh... checkout this link

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

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

 
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 11:39 PM
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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


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64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 05:33 AM
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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
 
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:34 PM
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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.

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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
 
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:41 PM
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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.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 02:45 PM
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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

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64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
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