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    9/25/2024 11:49 PM  #51

    rpm
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    Re: Headlights

    Thanks Dan for your time and effort.

    Bob. 21.5 freeway MPG 69 Mach 1, 5.0 GT40P heads, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC
     

    9/26/2024 8:17 AM  #52

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    Nos681 - Dan, thnks for this post.  I received Toyota headlight conversion kit and test fit the lights and am happy they fit w/o any modifications needed to the housing.  As I already had installed a separate circuit breaker and realys for the headlights, this conversion couldn't be simpler.  
    Note: the kit comes with 55 watt H4 bulbs, one can purchase 80 watt bulbs if they want a brighter 'experience'. 

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/26/2024 9:41 PM  #53

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    Re: Headlights

    I did for get to mention that both H4 conversion bulbs are made out of glass.

    Hella lenses are curved.

    Koito lenses are flat.

     

    9/27/2024 7:21 AM  #54

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    Re: Headlights

    Just received this ad on LED headlight conversion bulbs ... in case anyone is interested.
    https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lights/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/led-headlight-bulbs-conversion-kits?series=173703
     

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    9/27/2024 8:00 AM  #55

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    Re: Headlights

    BobE wrote:

    Just received this ad on LED headlight conversion bulbs ... in case anyone is interested.
    https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle-lights/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/led-headlight-bulbs-conversion-kits?series=173703
     

    Just adding a comment from my experience - I've not had good results with those LED H-series replacement lamps.  The few I've tried did not work properly with the reflector and lens used for the filament lamps.  The ones I tried required a fairly large adjustment to get the light where it was supposed to be.  Once that was done, they had a good cutoff but there was no significant difference between the high beam light pattern and the low beam light pattern.  I believe that's because the LED emitter locations and configuration are not the same as those for the filaments in the incandescent bulbs, so the light output pattern is not consistent with that of the filament bulbs.

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    10/01/2024 7:53 AM  #56

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    John Ha - good info, thanks for the feedback.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    10/02/2024 9:29 PM  #57

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    Re: Headlights

    I will put a set in mine it wasnt a lot more for 2 sets after shipping so I have 2 sets now lol.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    10/08/2024 7:53 AM  #58

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    anybody installed them yet?

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    10/08/2024 10:44 PM  #59

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    Re: Headlights

    Billy…post #50

    Already did some night driving with great lighting.
    I’m over 1600 miles from home.

    Last edited by Nos681 (10/08/2024 10:47 PM)

     

    10/08/2024 11:02 PM  #60

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    Re: Headlights

    Ignore the bugs on windshield.

    Koito H4 headlights from Toyota


    High beams


    Low beams

     

    10/11/2024 7:01 AM  #61

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    I have installed the Toyota Kit H4’s, and need to adjust the beams (as I should have done with the OEM bulbs), H4’s are brighter.
    As I had previously installed relays and a circuit breaker for the headlights, I didn’t use any of the wiring that came with the Toyota kit.
    The $16 for the kit and $10 for shipping is worth it, IMO.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    10/11/2024 9:04 PM  #62

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    I don't need the kit for my current car; but, with all the good reviews and price I ordered one set for the future.  Thanks guys

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    9/12/2025 2:50 PM  #63

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    Did anyone innstall these in their car?

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    9/12/2025 4:40 PM  #64

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    Lt .Dan gifted me a pair of these last year and i put them on my 67. They are definitely brighter. 

    67 Coupe, 5.0 EEC IV Fuel injected. T5, 3:70 rear
     

    9/13/2025 5:35 PM  #65

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    Re: Headlights

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Did anyone innstall these in their car?

    I put them on mine. I found a Toyota supplier who shipped them to my local Toyota dealer for free. They were being clearanced so I hope you can still find some. PM me if you can’t find it. My Son-in-law has a set he ended up not using.

    '66 Fastback since July 27, 1981. Springtime Yellow, originally a 200 cu in, 4 speed. Also a '92 LX Coupe, 5.0, 5 speed.
     

    9/13/2025 6:13 PM  #66

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    I bought two sets. I want to see the lights on a 65-66.  Not sure I will like the flat headlights sticking out a bit.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    9/14/2025 1:34 PM  #67

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    Re: Headlights

    Muzz 66 wrote:

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Did anyone innstall these in their car?

    I put them on mine. I found a Toyota supplier who shipped them to my local Toyota dealer for free. They were being clearanced so I hope you can still find some. PM me if you can’t find it. My Son-in-law has a set he ended up not using.

    I have 2 sets of them I about finished putting a set in last night just need to tidy up some wires.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    9/14/2025 1:35 PM  #68

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    MS wrote:

    I bought two sets. I want to see the lights on a 65-66. Not sure I will like the flat headlights sticking out a bit.

    I can alway get a set of the convex glass models and swap in since I have the harness in now.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    Yesterday 1:59 PM  #69

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    resurecting this post incase anyone is looking for headlights I checked and there is still a bunch at the dealerships.  may order another set for spare parts. I really like mine.

    Its really me....I fixed my caps lock .
     

    Today 6:57 AM  #70

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    Re: Headlights

    I'd buy them now if anyone wants them.  Toyota's parts are starting to creep up in price.  I just bought some stuff for my FJ Cruiser and the prices are up a solid 10-15% from last year, and I scoured the net for the best pricing.  Ourisman is the best currently, and they will ship directly to you.  It only took a couple days to get the stuff I ordered too.  

     

     

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