1971 Headlight - Halogen or Not

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Nov 17, 2011 | 01:32 PM

jbakyy

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From: Graham NC

1971 Headlight - Halogen or Not

Hello,

I am about to replace a headlight for a 1971. Should I buy a halogen light or not? Also, could you help me with installation & procdure? Any tips are appreciated.

Thank you

Nov 17, 2011 | 01:39 PM

MelWff

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No reason not to buy it unless you have fiber optic on console, but it will be brighter than the other light. The silver ring is held on with small screws, 3, but be careful not to touch the 2 alignment screws.

Nov 17, 2011 | 02:22 PM

Marlin

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Yea get a halagon set.

I got mine from eBay. Was the cheapest I could find for a set.

Nov 17, 2011 | 05:07 PM

StingrayLust

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Here's my thread on the subject when I replaced my '71 headlights. The H5001's are halogen.

Nov 17, 2011 | 08:01 PM

jbakyy

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From: Graham NC

thank you. i only need to replace 1 high beam and am trying to purchase a headlight that matches the other 3. i am concerned about a halogen being brighter or whiter than the other 3. can you provide me some tips on which headlight to buy?

Nov 17, 2011 | 08:11 PM

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Pull the one you're replacing and take to an auto parts store.

Nov 18, 2011 | 12:01 AM

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I would replace all 4 headlights with sealed-beam Halogens as a minimum step. The bulbs are not expensive and will provide much better light than the original bulbs. If you want to get even better lighting replace the lights with Hella or Cibie that have much better glass and removable bulbs. I believe you have to make a few modifications to the housing to fit them, and you would probably want to rewire the headlight system to use relays.

Rick B.

Nov 18, 2011 | 04:54 AM

cottoneg

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Want a bulb that will fit right in and be VERY bright? I have always used aircraft landing lamps. Standard bulbs are around 37,000 CP, have a curved lens and multiple triangle in the lens to diffuse the light. These bulbs and 200,000 Candle Power, have a flat lens and are clear glass. The same diameter so they fit right in the standard high beam holder and draw 7.81 amps. Try this link to see them:

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...ent%7C25h.html