LED headlights
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LED headlights
I'm interested in replacing my headlightsbin my 78 with LED. Any recommendations? Is it a matter of just swapping out the round headlights, or is there some electrical work required.?
Melting Slicks
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I think these are the best and easiest to use.
Direct fit. Most others are sub standard, worse than your original headlights,,IMHO,, Check them out,,,
https://www.holley.com/products/elec.../parts/LFRB145
Direct fit. Most others are sub standard, worse than your original headlights,,IMHO,, Check them out,,,
https://www.holley.com/products/elec.../parts/LFRB145
Melting Slicks
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These reviews are relevant to your question...
Watch "THE BEST 7" LED Headlight Shootout Test EVER | Headlight Revolution" on YouTube
Watch "1959 GMC 3500 Holley Retrobright LED Headlight Install & Review" on YouTube
Watch "THE BEST 7" LED Headlight Shootout Test EVER | Headlight Revolution" on YouTube
Watch "1959 GMC 3500 Holley Retrobright LED Headlight Install & Review" on YouTube
Le Mans Master
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I think these are the best and easiest to use.
Direct fit. Most others are sub standard, worse than your original headlights,,IMHO,, Check them out,,,
https://www.holley.com/products/elec.../parts/LFRB145
Direct fit. Most others are sub standard, worse than your original headlights,,IMHO,, Check them out,,,
https://www.holley.com/products/elec.../parts/LFRB145
*Sold individually. Order 2 for a dual headlight vehicle, 4 for a quad headlight setup.
These are couple hundred cheaper - fit without modding the bucket and use real glass not Polycarbonate lens.
Everybody who I have spoke with- has been super happy with them.
https://www.dapperlighting.com/products/575
There are ton of the cheap ones out there- Less than $200 for the complete set-
Some are just housings with LED bulbs- not optimum.
Then there are the one piece LED lights - great light - but heat sinks on the back require you to cut up the headlight bulb retainer quite a bit-
the piece circled in red is whats left- HOWEVER you can buy replacements for $15/each and cut them up if you feel saving the originals is a big deal....
Andt the fiberoptics won't work without modding the bulb
Melting Slicks
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Le Mans Master
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Melting Slicks
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That item is exactly why I suggest watching the comparison video I linked.
Don't be cheated or scammed, be informed.
I do realize there is a place for cheep foreign made products, but PLEASE, do your homework guys,,,, thanks
Don't be cheated or scammed, be informed.
I do realize there is a place for cheep foreign made products, but PLEASE, do your homework guys,,,, thanks
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Drifting
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The headlights that I linked work great and are bright. What do you think is wrong with them?
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There was a thread posted by one member regarding the Octagon LED Headlights.
They are plug and play.
I purchased a set and I am very happy with them.
In the thread the OP posted photos of the headlights and with them on at night.
They are plug and play.
I purchased a set and I am very happy with them.
In the thread the OP posted photos of the headlights and with them on at night.
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60 Shark did you install in your car? Any issues with install on the high beam bucket? I’ve read on some sites that are labeled as direct fit that there was a small fitment issue on the high beam.
Melting Slicks
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Not shipping yet, Holley says late January,
But I want to believe ' direct fit' means no modifications
The video review also states no mods
As others have posted,,many to select from.
But I want to believe ' direct fit' means no modifications
The video review also states no mods
As others have posted,,many to select from.
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I don’t like the look of most of the LED replacements. The Holley’s look pretty good. If they are truly plug and play I may consider them. Got pricing on new glass lights and bulbs from Daniel Stern. A little less expensive but it requires wiring in a relay.
Melting Slicks
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A $20.00 flood light could be perfect for you.
But, it may not meet my standards, , where the $100.00ea LED Holley bulbs meet the requirements im looking for in a replacement headlight.
.
They have convinced me they are a superior product. ( and, I may be totally gullible to the reviews and promotional videos, but I like what I see. )
Neither one of us is incorrect in our vue.
Thats why we find such a variety of lights on the market.....
..........PICK YOUR FAVORITE......
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Last edited by 60 SHARK; Dec 5, 2021 at 06:44 PM.
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They ought to be good- for $179 EACH - Over $700 for the set
*Sold individually. Order 2 for a dual headlight vehicle, 4 for a quad headlight setup.
These are couple hundred cheaper - fit without modding the bucket and use real glass not Polycarbonate lens.
Everybody who I have spoke with- has been super happy with them.
https://www.dapperlighting.com/products/575
There are ton of the cheap ones out there- Less than $200 for the complete set-
Some are just housings with LED bulbs- not optimum.
Then there are the one piece LED lights - great light - but heat sinks on the back require you to cut up the headlight bulb retainer quite a bit-
the piece circled in red is whats left- HOWEVER you can buy replacements for $15/each and cut them up if you feel saving the originals is a big deal....
Andt the fiberoptics won't work without modding the bulb
*Sold individually. Order 2 for a dual headlight vehicle, 4 for a quad headlight setup.
These are couple hundred cheaper - fit without modding the bucket and use real glass not Polycarbonate lens.
Everybody who I have spoke with- has been super happy with them.
https://www.dapperlighting.com/products/575
There are ton of the cheap ones out there- Less than $200 for the complete set-
Some are just housings with LED bulbs- not optimum.
Then there are the one piece LED lights - great light - but heat sinks on the back require you to cut up the headlight bulb retainer quite a bit-
the piece circled in red is whats left- HOWEVER you can buy replacements for $15/each and cut them up if you feel saving the originals is a big deal....
Andt the fiberoptics won't work without modding the bulb