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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Headlight options.

Are the Euro style headlights from LMC the only ones I can get with replaceable bulbs?

Are they good quality? If so, which bulb should I get to put in them? They are going in my 73 F100, I have put the upgraded headlight harness on it.

I'm open to suggestions other than LMC's stuff, they were just the first ones I seen.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Bosch makes good lighting systems
 
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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LMC ones should be Hella's if I remember right.

I have Hella's and they use the H4/9003 bulb.

Josh
 
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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2x on Hella's 7-inchers.

I have a set of Autoloc headlights with built-in turn signals for my 65 'Stang (when I get around to starting that project cuz it's way more fun working on my Dent!) I'd use the built-in light as daytime running lights if I were to install them on my Dent.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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Quad 7-Inchers!

I whipped this up in Photoshop....?

 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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LMC ones should be Hella's if I remember right.

I have Hella's and they use the H4/9003 bulb.

Josh
You like them fairly well?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 79FordBlake
You like them fairly well?
Yes, very much. The lens is much clearer and the reflector is definately more improved over a simple curved glass like most sealed beam style lights.

Plus you have the options of different bulbs, for example something more wamer in the color range versus colder light a Blue SILVERSTAR or equivelent.

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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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I saw some were online that you can get projector headlights for them for like $50.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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1973 1974 Ford F100 Pick Up Round Projector Headlight: eBay Motors (item 270534610060 end time Oct-17-10 21:24:26 PDT)

What do yall think about these? Says everything is included and they are 13.99 plus shipping.I'm wondering if they are real poor quality or really are legit. I don't want to pay 70.00 bucks from LMC if I can get something else that is just as good.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Those look pretty sketch in my opinion.

The biggest upgrade to the lighting is some Hella retrofit lenses with a HD headlight harness.

Josh
 
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Most projector headlight I have seen an NOT street legal in all 50 states.
 
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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
Those look pretty sketch in my opinion.

The biggest upgrade to the lighting is some Hella retrofit lenses with a HD headlight harness.

Josh
Do you all have part #'s for the lenses and harness??
 
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HD headlight harness LMC #47-3660

LMC also has 47-0281 7" retrofit lens. $35.00, but not sure of the quality, but looks way better than the eBay one posted above.

Mine are Hella HB2 7" conversion lenses. A quick Google search showed them in stock at Amazon.Com for $39.00

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Originally Posted by Bullitt390
HD headlight harness LMC #47-3660

LMC also has 47-0281 7" retrofit lens. $35.00, but not sure of the quality, but looks way better than the eBay one posted above.

Mine are Hella HB2 7" conversion lenses. A quick Google search showed them in stock at Amazon.Com for $39.00

Josh

I have found some better choices since the ones I found on ebay. I have looked at the Hellas also. Still havent completely made up my mind, I have been looking at Autoloc's stuff also.

Any advantages over the ones that look like they are stock lens, diamond shaped lens, and smooth lens?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Thanks guys! I will ordering some soon..
 
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