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Feb 25, 2007 | 03:47 AM

#21

whoodiestyle

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Originally Posted by Eddie 70

What it amounted to was an empty lens shaped just like out headlights but you could add an H4 halogen bulb to it. It made the lights really look bright.

I finally found something similiar to it on ebay.

yup i bought some from this same seller and they do work just got to cut out the hole a little bigger in the buckets so they fit

Feb 25, 2007 | 07:42 AM

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PhotoVette1

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The next step is to get the HID H4 conversion--I'm doing that soon.

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:08 AM

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Paul L

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For people on a budget this is an inexpensive upgrade (Wagner Halogen).

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:22 AM

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hot77rod

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I have tried the inexpensive conversion and it did help a little.
I still don't like to drive at night, there are a lot of deer crossing the roads. That would be a mess!
Durango I really like the look of your lights!
Where did you get them and if you don't mind what was the cost?
Any mods required for them to fit?

Feb 25, 2007 | 09:45 AM

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Durango I really like the look of your lights!
Where did you get them and if you don't mind what was the cost?
Any mods required for them to fit?

Thanks. I found them in an auction a year ago on Ebay. I believe it was a search for Dodge Charger stuff but they are the same size as Corvette headlights.

They have a perfectly clear face, reflector inside, hold new style bulbs, and have the halo which I really dig. They were pretty cheap, maybe $60 after shipping for two pairs.

To install them, I had to enlarge the hole at the back of the bucket. You'd see and understand when you go that far how much to make it bigger.

Other than that you just have to buy a pair of high beam two prong bulbs for the inside set.

I went a few steps further. I wired all the halos up as one circuit I can turn on with a switch so I can run the halos as it's getting dark, and then turn them off and the lights on as needed. I also modified my headlights so I have four full time low beam bulbs. I haven't workout how to make the brights work but that's of little priority since I never use brights.

Feb 25, 2007 | 09:49 AM

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Big2Bird

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Are these DOT approved?

They do not look bright enough to drive with the halo alone, therefore, when would you use them?

Feb 25, 2007 | 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Big2Bird

Are these DOT approved?

They do not look bright enough to drive with the halo alone, therefore, when would you use them?

Only before it gets dark. In that hour long period before it gets dark, where the halos would stand out but before you need headlights to see. Dusk.

The halos are not bright enough to see by, and they disappear when the headlights are turned on, so I installed a switch to turn them off when I turn on the headlights.

Feb 25, 2007 | 09:55 AM

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Are these DOT approved?

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Feb 25, 2007 | 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by paul67

For people on a budget this is an inexpensive upgrade (Wagner Halogen).

This is what I have now Paul. As a matter of fact I bought some extras just to have out in the garage. Only vehicle I have that uses this type of bulb anymore. Funny thing about it, when I went to the parts store to buy these lights, I bought every one they had on the shelf. I changed all four of my lights and then came back later when they got more in stock and got one high beam and one low beam just to have. They are nice lights for sure.

Feb 25, 2007 | 09:57 AM

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Are these DOT approved?

The headlights are yes, but the halos are not meant for night time driving, so the halos only for night driving will get you pulled over, but not the headlights.

Feb 25, 2007 | 10:21 AM

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DB is this your vette or Eddie's. Man its too cool w/those lights I want a set.

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Feb 25, 2007 | 10:24 AM

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Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by Jims79

DB is this your vette or Eddie's. Man its too cool w/those lights I want a set.

That's mine. Keep in mind that's ONLY halos and the headlights are not on.

Feb 25, 2007 | 07:58 PM

#33

curtis74

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Originally Posted by Durango_boy

Wonderful. Here are more pics. The first photo is with the headlights on...the rest are just halos.

Matt,

Those are sweet! I need to get some of those for my '74............

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:22 PM

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Durango_Boy

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Here are some non-halo super clear bulbs for those who want the look without the halos.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-68...QQcmdZViewItem

And here are the halo style bulbs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/58-77...QQcmdZViewItem

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:27 PM

#35

curtis74

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Originally Posted by Durango_boy

How does the high beams work with these lights?

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:28 PM

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Durango_Boy

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How does the high beams work with these lights?

You just have to replace the bulbs. If you order two pair, they will both come with three prong bulbs. If you replace the inners with two prong high beam bulbs you solve the problem.

Feb 25, 2007 | 08:32 PM

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curtis74

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Originally Posted by Durango_boy

You just have to replace the bulbs. If you order two pair, they will both come with three prong bulbs. If you replace the inners with two prong high beam bulbs you solve the problem.

Okay, sounds simple. I might have to get a second case of beer for you on this one!