Halogen Headlights w/ fiber optic question
Drifting
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And NO.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
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Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
And NO.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
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Originally Posted by DZRick
Sorry for the mis-information guys.
Note to self........... unless your sure about the answer your giving keep your mouth shut!!!
Note to self........... unless your sure about the answer your giving keep your mouth shut!!!
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
And NO.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
the fibre optic cable mounts into the rear of the sealed beam with the electrical connections. On a sealed beam there is a clear section inbetween the connectors which the fibre optic can "see" and the light is then transmitted to the console indicators. H4 halogens do not have the clear section on the rear of the bulb for light to pass. If you get the Halogen lights with a provision for a parking bulb you may be able to manufacture a mount for the fibre in that position instead.
Disagree. i put a set of halogen replacement bulbs from atuozone in my 68 and my fiber optics work just fine.... No theory, no guesses, it works.
Drifting
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Sweethence, can you describe the halogens you put in? If they are the H4 style, they have a separate bulb with a sealed bottom.Light cannot get to the optic fibre.
The only way they can work is if they are a sealed beam replacement halogen, which we cannot get in Australia. I have never even heard of a sealed beam halogen lamp.
The only way they can work is if they are a sealed beam replacement halogen, which we cannot get in Australia. I have never even heard of a sealed beam halogen lamp.
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Originally Posted by DZRick
Sorry for the mis-information guys.
Note to self........... unless your sure about the answer your giving keep your mouth shut!!!
Note to self........... unless your sure about the answer your giving keep your mouth shut!!!
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
Sweethence, can you describe the halogens you put in? If they are the H4 style, they have a separate bulb with a sealed bottom.Light cannot get to the optic fibre.
The only way they can work is if they are a sealed beam replacement halogen, which we cannot get in Australia. I have never even heard of a sealed beam halogen lamp.
The only way they can work is if they are a sealed beam replacement halogen, which we cannot get in Australia. I have never even heard of a sealed beam halogen lamp.
RHD 68 these are a SYLVANIA/VALUCRAFT Halogen Headlight. they are a one piece self contained bulb assembly for both low and High beam. (not the two piece kind).. I forget the part number from autozone, but i can look it up if you like. Sorry they dont have em down under, maybe you can order a them online
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by majic1984
I knew someone had to have an idea about this - Sweethence, you're awesome, I'm going to go get some today!
No problem, wasnt like i tried to do this by the way, I just needed a new headlight one day, Tried the halogen on one side, it was so much better went right back and replaced them all. just happen to notice the fiber optics still worked
Drifting
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Tried my parts store and he called his expert, the expert is into classic american muscle as well.
He knows of the "Halogen Sealed Beam" and it was never sold here. He also thinks they were unpopular in the states due to the replacement cost.
He knows of the "Halogen Sealed Beam" and it was never sold here. He also thinks they were unpopular in the states due to the replacement cost.
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
Tried my parts store and he called his expert, the expert is into classic american muscle as well.
He knows of the "Halogen Sealed Beam" and it was never sold here. He also thinks they were unpopular in the states due to the replacement cost.
He knows of the "Halogen Sealed Beam" and it was never sold here. He also thinks they were unpopular in the states due to the replacement cost.
Dont know how popular they are overall, but for the 7 dollars I love em significant improvement over the old style
