Moderen headlights plus fiber optics

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Jan 19, 2021 | 09:40 AM

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Moderen headlights plus fiber optics

Question for the crew. 1971 Corvette coupe with new modern front headlights... I'm struggling with how to incorporate my fiber optics with the new headlights. I am of the opinion that I can't be the only one out there facing this problem. What is the fix?
Thanks Keith

Jan 19, 2021 | 10:54 AM

Richard454

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Hey Keith-

When you say "modern" - which headlights are you looking at using?

I made it work on a replaceable bulb type--

Bosch High Beam-
Drill hole to fit fiberoptic - IIRC it was 5/16"

Fiberoptic plugs right in

Rubber dust/water shield holds it in place-

Jan 20, 2021 | 06:50 AM

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With the H1/ H4 style bulbs I drilled a hole in the base plate. Problem is you need to keep it away from the bulb or the FO can melt

Jan 21, 2021 | 11:33 AM

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You just need to position the end of the fiber optic cable so that it 'sees' the light produced by the new bulb. The F/O cable just transfers the light [produced by the bulb] thru the glass bundled cable to the little indicators in the console.

Only 'light' is involved. There is no electricity used by the fiber optic system.

Last edited by 7T1vette; Jan 21, 2021 at 11:34 AM.

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