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    6/18/2020 11:07 AM  #1

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    Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Dealing with a 67 Coupe.

    I installed relays with the new wiring, so that part is good. I bought the Halogen sealed beam headlights to get it on the road. I replaced one of those on the way to Michigan in the hotel parking lot. The other one has a crack going across it too and doesn't shine very far!! At $20 to $25 each, I'm making good progress towards a headlight upgrade. What are yall using? It would be great is there is something like the newer cars that will take a replacement build and I don't have to worry about them cracking from a rock. I have no desire to cut up the buckets to make something fit either.

    Thanks for any suggestions.   

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    6/18/2020 11:50 AM  #2

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    JDM ASTAR Newest Version NX 10000 Lumens Extremely Bright High Power H4 9003 All-in-One Fanless Design LED Headlight Bulbs, Fog Light Bulbs,Xenon White (H4/HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus 178mm H4 High/Low Beam Conversion Headlamp (Housing Only)






     

     

    6/18/2020 12:06 PM  #3

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Mine are Tri-Bar housings with H4 halogen bulbs, relay operated. I thought about LED aftermarket replacement bulbs but there does not seem to enough room behind the shell for them.
    With the original wiring I was getting about 11 volts at the bulb, with the new AAW harness and relays I get the alternator voltage. They are more than adequate. I don't know what the answer is for wet roads at night, even the LED's on my Nautalus don't impress me.

     

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    6/18/2020 3:25 PM  #4

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    i have Cibie replacement lights from Amazon on my 65, with  "Marsauto H4/9003 LED Headlight Bulbs, 1200LM 6000K White"
    I have had Cibies years ago when we all ran halogen lamps. I am pleasantly pleased with these 

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    6/18/2020 3:30 PM  #5

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Cibie. Had them for 25 years, and no deterioration of the light. Look like original. I'm not a fan of the flatter lights. Can't seem to find them here anymore, so the 67 is using cheap sealed beams until I do. 100/55w bulbs.
    http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

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    6/18/2020 8:38 PM  #6

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    I read that the LED headlights do not generate enough heat to keep them from icing up in bad winter driving conditions.  The Halogen bulbs generate lots of heat as do the old standard bulbs.  I understand that modern cars have heated LED headlights to combat this icing issue.

    For us, I think the Halogen bulbs are better.

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    6/18/2020 8:44 PM  #7

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    Sealed beams with H4 halogen bulbs on a relay.

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    6/18/2020 8:56 PM  #8

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Rufus68 wrote:

    I read that the LED headlights do not generate enough heat to keep them from icing up in bad winter driving conditions.  The Halogen bulbs generate lots of heat as do the old standard bulbs.  I understand that modern cars have heated LED headlights to combat this icing issue.

    For us, I think the Halogen bulbs are better.

    If I'm driving my classic mustang in winter conditions, LED headlights icing up are the least of my worries...

     

    6/18/2020 9:08 PM  #9

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    50vert wrote:

    Cibie. Had them for 25 years, and no deterioration of the light. Look like original. I'm not a fan of the flatter lights. Can't seem to find them here anymore, so the 67 is using cheap sealed beams until I do. 100/55w bulbs.
    http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

    50vert, I first installed these Cibies with there 50/60 halogen bulbs and the pattern was just like the old ones. I wanted the white light of the LED so I started my quest for LEDs that would work. It took 4 sets each time going up in price and quality, sending the others back to Amazon. That's when I ended up with the ones I have now. Another light that we did in my nefue jeep are a good buy on Amazon are the SUNPIE or the COWONE in chrome.Both under $100. a pair. I don't care for the look but they are by far the best lights I have seen in years for the price. I just don't care for the look in a classic. 
     

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    6/18/2020 9:17 PM  #10

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    I bought these when Mr. Tim found a sweet deal on them, several years ago.
    Any of y'all remember what type and what they usta fit?!  With a relay these puppyz throw out some lumz
    Look like the kind Rudi has (sorta) butt more reasonably priced.....I think
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    6/18/2020 10:19 PM  #11

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    Thanks guys. This gives me something to start looking at. 

    josh-kebob wrote:

    Rufus68 wrote:

    I read that the LED headlights do not generate enough heat to keep them from icing up in bad winter driving conditions.  The Halogen bulbs generate lots of heat as do the old standard bulbs.  I understand that modern cars have heated LED headlights to combat this icing issue.

    For us, I think the Halogen bulbs are better.

    If I'm driving my classic mustang in winter conditions, LED headlights icing up are the least of my worries...

    Josh - I'm right there with ya. The only icing issues the jalopy will have to worry about will be coming from the AC vents!!! 
     

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    6/19/2020 6:47 AM  #12

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Not a fan of LEDs in a classic.  I'm using Silver Stars made by Sylvania I got at the local auto parts store.  2-3 times as bright as the OEM lights.  The headlights in my 67 are as bright or brighter than the rest of the vehicles in my fleet, three of which are mid '00s vehicles. 

     

    6/19/2020 6:49 AM  #13

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    Re: Head Lights...What are yall using???

    Don wrote:

    JDM ASTAR Newest Version NX 10000 Lumens Extremely Bright High Power H4 9003 All-in-One Fanless Design LED Headlight Bulbs, Fog Light Bulbs,Xenon White (H4/HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus 178mm H4 High/Low Beam Conversion Headlamp (Housing Only)






     

    Don, your pics aren't coming through for me. Is this what you are using? 

    Aukee H4 LED Headlight Bulbs


    HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus

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    6/19/2020 7:14 AM  #14

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    Cab4word67 wrote:

    i have Cibie replacement lights from Amazon on my 65, with  "Marsauto H4/9003 LED Headlight Bulbs, 1200LM 6000K White"
    I have had Cibies years ago when we all ran halogen lamps. I am pleasantly pleased with these 

     
    I have the same ones with Halogen H4 bulbs.  Haven't driven the car at night (or even in the day time yet) but I like the way they look and the do a good job illuminating a dark garage.

     

    6/19/2020 8:10 AM  #15

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    6sally6 wrote:

    I bought these when Mr. Tim found a sweet deal on them, several years ago.
    Any of y'all remember what type and what they usta fit?! With a relay these puppyz throw out some lumz
    Look like the kind Rudi has (sorta) butt more reasonably priced.....I think
    6s6

    I always wondered what happened to Mr Tim. Did I miss something? He was a regular back in the days of Bo Stang and BILLY WALTON.

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    6/19/2020 8:14 AM  #16

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    I think I bought a no-name set of headlights off Ebay. It was a number of years ago now. I still remember taking it for a night drive after swapping out the old sealed beams and man, what a difference!! Before the halogens, it was kind of like driving with two candles.
    I do want to get a better set though, because the lenses seem to be a bit dull looking when I look at the front of the car.

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    6/19/2020 6:53 PM  #17

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    Bolted to Floor wrote:

    Don wrote:

    JDM ASTAR Newest Version NX 10000 Lumens Extremely Bright High Power H4 9003 All-in-One Fanless Design LED Headlight Bulbs, Fog Light Bulbs,Xenon White

    (H4/HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus 178mm H4 High/Low Beam Conversion Headlamp (Housing Only)






     

    Don, your pics aren't coming through for me. Is this what you are using? 

    Aukee H4 LED Headlight Bulbs


    HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus

     

     

    6/22/2020 4:04 AM  #18

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    50vert wrote:

    Cibie. Had them for 25 years, and no deterioration of the light. Look like original. I'm not a fan of the flatter lights. Can't seem to find them here anymore, so the 67 is using cheap sealed beams until I do. 100/55w bulbs.
    http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

    I think you described my headlights. They are flat and do not seem to have that crystal clear look of the old sealed beams. Thanks for posting this.
     

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    6/24/2020 2:35 PM  #19

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    Ok guys, I ordered these for lenses 
    HELLA 002395031 Vision Plus

    and bulbs 
    Sylvania Silver Star bulbs

    All of it should be here late tomorrow. 

     

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