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Josh292 · 06-06-2003, 05:40 PM

Does anybody have diamond cut headlights? I bought a set for my 71 off ebay. No mounting brackets, they don't even fit the the whole in the core support. They said they would bolt right in. what did you use for brackets??

XXL · 06-06-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Josh292
Does anybody have diamond cut headlights? I bought a set for my 71 off ebay. No mounting brackets, they don't even fit the the whole in the core support. They said they would bolt right in. what did you use for brackets??

The buckets are too shallow for the new lenses. If you install them without modifying the buckets, you're likely to get cracked lenses in a few days time. Ask me how I know

DarkFox1 · 06-06-2003, 10:43 PM

well I haven't done it yet, but I plajn to get some xenarc 7" HID headlights for mine, it should be the same size as a sealed beam

XXL · 06-07-2003, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by DarkFox1
well I haven't done it yet, but I plajn to get some xenarc 7" HID headlights for mine, it should be the same size as a sealed beam

They are the same diameter, but the depth (the spherical shape of the back) is much more than a standard 6014/6024 sealed beam light. It is that depth that is the problem with regard to fitment in the 67-72 headlight buckets.

Bill72BB · 06-07-2003, 01:39 AM

This site might help he is a member of the board.
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/

Look under lighting ,he has the conversion you are looking for.

DarkFox1 · 06-07-2003, 01:55 AM

well, it seems to me you could uh.. rig the headlight buckets in the back so it will fit, it might not be as pretty from the other side.. but it should look the same from the front.

in restorations its not whats supposed to fit, but what you can make fit hehe... I should practice what I preach more

06-06-2003, 05:40 PM	#1
Josh292 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Faribault, Mn Posts: 97	diamond cut headlights Does anybody have diamond cut headlights? I bought a set for my 71 off ebay. No mounting brackets, they don't even fit the the whole in the core support. They said they would bolt right in. what did you use for brackets??

06-07-2003, 01:39 AM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	This site might help he is a member of the board. http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/ Look under lighting ,he has the conversion you are looking for. __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

06-06-2003, 10:43 PM	#3
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	well I haven't done it yet, but I plajn to get some xenarc 7" HID headlights for mine, it should be the same size as a sealed beam

06-07-2003, 01:55 AM	#6
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	well, it seems to me you could uh.. rig the headlight buckets in the back so it will fit, it might not be as pretty from the other side.. but it should look the same from the front. in restorations its not whats supposed to fit, but what you can make fit hehe... I should practice what I preach more



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