Headlights - modernizing them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68_2_H8 · 01-18-2004, 11:01 PM

Anyone out there modified or changed their headlights in your burb?

I was looking for the same style shape as my '68 but crystal clear and/or with a projector or HID beam. Any suggestions?

If you've changed and/or modified, lets see some pics!

Thanks,
Dave
www.wheelstop.com

desertchevy · 01-19-2004, 12:38 AM

Shawn from ricks pickup parts is selling a conersion set. $35.00 for the pair. Ordered mine last week hopefully will be here on monday. I f you scroll down through the threads you will see what he has got for sale.

*rickspickuppart* · 01-20-2004, 07:00 PM

did you get the headlights installed yet?

Shawn

68_2_H8 · 01-21-2004, 12:29 PM

I'm also trying to find a modern car headlight that's the same size/shape, but so far no luck. I did see in another forum about the replacement lights, they look like H.I.D.'s?! Is that what your putting in?

Thanks,
Dave

desertchevy · 01-23-2004, 08:53 PM

Shawn
I got them installed today but they both seem to be loose. The retaining ring is tight but the notches on the back of the lamp itselfs are different from the buckets.They are orientated correctly but one of the bucekt notches is different. I don't think that it is anything that will affect driveability but just an observation. Other than that they look cool as hell.

rodshop454 · 02-12-2004, 11:54 PM

I put in lights from MATRIX. the light itself is the big round one then you use a {I think} an H4 bulb in it so if it burns out you just replace the bulb itself. I have the Matrix blue's in. Looks like the new HID. If interested I can get part numbers from work.

crazy4chevs · 02-17-2004, 12:52 AM

rodshop454, can you post a pic of yours?

rodshop454 · 02-17-2004, 09:33 PM

You check out my website and check out the whole truck, but no pics of just the headlights. they look just like the original but you just have to replace just the BULB if they burn out. They take an H-4 bulb I believe.
cardomain.com/id/rodshop454

toddol1971 · 02-24-2004, 09:38 AM

I'll add my .02$ . I have a set of hella replacements just for our trucks. I found them in the LMC catalogue. These things are as bright as my 03 suburban, if not brighter. I think there about 49$ a piece.

JDYUSA · 03-03-2004, 03:09 PM

This link was posted on the trcuk section of the board.

http://www.classictruckshop.com/clu...head/lights.htm

Hope this helps.

cochran63 · 03-10-2004, 11:18 AM

i have the same set of lights as rodshop454. They are in the truck in my avatar.

01-18-2004, 11:01 PM	#1
68_2_H8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Sanford, Florida Posts: 42	Headlights - modernizing them? Anyone out there modified or changed their headlights in your burb? I was looking for the same style shape as my '68 but crystal clear and/or with a projector or HID beam. Any suggestions? If you've changed and/or modified, lets see some pics! Thanks, Dave www.wheelstop.com

01-19-2004, 12:38 AM	#2
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	Headlights Shawn from ricks pickup parts is selling a conersion set. $35.00 for the pair. Ordered mine last week hopefully will be here on monday. I f you scroll down through the threads you will see what he has got for sale. __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon

01-23-2004, 08:53 PM	#5
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	Shawn I got them installed today but they both seem to be loose. The retaining ring is tight but the notches on the back of the lamp itselfs are different from the buckets.They are orientated correctly but one of the bucekt notches is different. I don't think that it is anything that will affect driveability but just an observation. Other than that they look cool as hell. __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon

02-12-2004, 11:54 PM	#6
rodshop454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: IOWA Posts: 35	I put in lights from MATRIX. the light itself is the big round one then you use a {I think} an H4 bulb in it so if it burns out you just replace the bulb itself. I have the Matrix blue's in. Looks like the new HID. If interested I can get part numbers from work. __________________ 1972 Chevy S.B.Pro street,1996 Z/28 Convertible,1989 Camaro Convertible,1967 Olds Cutlass Convertible, 2000 Monte Carlo SS

02-17-2004, 12:52 AM	#7
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	rodshop454, can you post a pic of yours? __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

01-20-2004, 07:00 PM	#3
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	did you get the headlights installed yet? Shawn

01-21-2004, 12:29 PM	#4
68_2_H8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Sanford, Florida Posts: 42	I'm also trying to find a modern car headlight that's the same size/shape, but so far no luck. I did see in another forum about the replacement lights, they look like H.I.D.'s?! Is that what your putting in? Thanks, Dave

02-17-2004, 09:33 PM	#8
rodshop454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: IOWA Posts: 35	You check out my website and check out the whole truck, but no pics of just the headlights. they look just like the original but you just have to replace just the BULB if they burn out. They take an H-4 bulb I believe. cardomain.com/id/rodshop454 __________________ 1972 Chevy S.B.Pro street,1996 Z/28 Convertible,1989 Camaro Convertible,1967 Olds Cutlass Convertible, 2000 Monte Carlo SS

02-24-2004, 09:38 AM	#9
toddol1971 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: plainfield il Posts: 163	I'll add my .02$ . I have a set of hella replacements just for our trucks. I found them in the LMC catalogue. These things are as bright as my 03 suburban, if not brighter. I think there about 49$ a piece. __________________ All my trucks are gone now. I'll gladly take a free one

03-03-2004, 03:09 PM	#10
JDYUSA Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 122	I can see now ! This link was posted on the trcuk section of the board. http://www.classictruckshop.com/clu...head/lights.htm Hope this helps. __________________ thx, JDY

03-10-2004, 11:18 AM	#11
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	i have the same set of lights as rodshop454. They are in the truck in my avatar. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.



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