HEADLIGHT 7" W/ HALOGEN BULB & LED PARK LIGHT/ TURN SIGNAL...what do you think?

[70cst]

http://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/15610.html

CLASSSIC TRUCKS MAY 09

Saw these in a recent add in Classic Trucks magazine. How do you think these would look in our trucks?

[dan42]

Interesting idea...

[big_al_71]

I think it would look good, but you would have to get rid of the marker lites in the bumper.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by big_al_71

I think it would look good, but you would have to get rid of the marker lites in the bumper.

The 67-70 front bumpers don't have lights...I think?

[red71c10]

n/m

[red71c10]

Originally Posted by 70cst

http://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/15610.html



Saw these in a recent add in Classic Trucks magazine. How do you think these would look in our trucks?

I'm planning on converting to LED's soon. I don't think I would go with these because I tend to keep things stock. I will probably stick with normal halogen headlights, but I would like the added visibility of the LED's. I'll be going with the direct replacement bulbs instead of the big arrays. I'd like to keep the stock lenses. Most LED bulbs can be bought over the counter locally now instead of being ordered online, and they are getting more affordable. I can even convert my dash and dome lights if I want to.

[Stocker]

Might look pretty good on a custom truck.... you could eliminate the parking/turn signal lamps.

[Highsteel]

My 71 does not have the correct front bumper, Therefore I put small marker lights in the grill til I could afford a new bumper.
At first sight of these lights I thought these might solve my problem, but they cost more than the bumper, LOL

Originally Posted by red71c10

I'm planning on converting to LED's soon. I don't think I would go with these because I tend to keep things stock.

I'm a little confused Red. You keeping it stock or converting to LED? JK

[OARNGESI]

These would look really good on a 67 68 but im not so sure about the other years atleast not with the factory grille

[clay68c10]

I've got the cheapo version of those now (197 bulbs), and am saving up for the ones you're showing. I think they'd look good on 69+ trucks too.

[fine69]

Those are cool.

[Mondo]

I like them

[70cst]

Originally Posted by Mondo

I like them

Nice lookin truck.

[kamikazekyle05]

I would like to see a video of those in action

[Richard8971]

I like the idea. I love the way the '67-'68 grille looks without the turn signals. Hmmmmmmm....

Thanks Dwane!!! Like I don't have enough crap I need to buy for my truck already....

looking through wallet and watching moths fly out...

Dangit... need more money. Back to work I go.



Don

[Bueno 68C-10]

Originally Posted by Mondo

I like them

I sent you a pm. How did you wire those headlights?

[jocko]

Lotsa good comments above. I like em stock, but I do agree they work very well on a 67-68 mild (or wild) custom truck. I don’t see them fitting at all with a 69-70 because the signals are such a major feature in the stock grille - same to be said for a stock 71-72 bumper. However, a mild custom 71-72 that has a 69-70 bumper would be a great candidate for this upgrade. (Or, conversely, a 69-70 that has a 71-72 grille).
Bottom line - i’d never put them on a stock truck, and i’d only consider putting them on a custom that has all other turn signal provisions on the front removed. For me personally though, stock rocks - even on a custom truck underneath the paint.

[Bueno 68C-10]

Originally Posted by jocko

Lotsa good comments above. I like em stock, but I do agree they work very well on a 67-68 mild (or wild) custom truck. I don’t see them fitting at all with a 69-70 because the signals are such a major feature in the stock grille - same to be said for a stock 71-72 bumper. However, a mild custom 71-72 that has a 69-70 bumper would be a great candidate for this upgrade. (Or, conversely, a 69-70 that has a 71-72 grille).
Bottom line - i’d never put them on a stock truck, and i’d only consider putting them on a custom that has all other turn signal provisions on the front removed. For me personally though, stock rocks - even on a custom truck underneath the paint.

Fair enough, my question was how to wire them up? I've already got them in the headlight bezels on my pickup. That's why we build these trucks for ourselves, so that we can make them how we like.

[HO455]

The down side of these are when driving at night it is easy for oncoming traffic to miss your turn signal. After a bunch of close calls my friend has added separate turn signals to his 36 ford street rod. He feels it has helped people see his intentions. He is retired and puts a ton of miles on it every year driving around the country.

[Andy4639]

I don't think so. They want look right if you ask me not at all. I like mine though!
Mine are not hooked up to the turn signals just the parking lights.

[rsavage]

I don't think that the turn signals would be visible enough at night - they would be overpowered by the light from the headlights. They have had lights with the turn signals close to the headlights i.e 40 Ford single fixture for decades. It is virtually impossible to see when a turn signal is flashing at night.

[crewadmin]

Just put these on my 71 SB with all LED all the way around. Love them and they are cool looking even on a stock truck!

[demian5]

Need more 5 3/4" options

[Don Quixote]

I agree with the 5-3/4 options. I was thinking of going this route when I put a GMC grill back on the truck. Finding parts for the GMC turn signals is rather difficult. I have my old ones but they are in terrible shape.

[Robznob11]

I dont think they look bad till you turn them on lol. Im not a fan of the lights looking yellow expecially from a distance.