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NF65Fleetside · 08-15-2007, 02:52 AM

Sup guys wanted to know if anyone has upgraded their headlights to some HID or Xeon kits/bulbs....really look'n for better lighting for night driving. any info or pics would be great.

19GMC63 · 08-15-2007, 08:31 AM

have you done the headlight relay mod?
That alone made a big differece for me with stock headlights, but combined with a set of halogens, it could be even brighter. (they're on the to-do list)

**ChiefRocka** · 08-15-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19GMC63

have you done the headlight relay mod?
That alone made a big differece for me with stock headlights, but combined with a set of halogens, it could be even brighter. (they're on the to-do list)

NF65Fleetside · 08-15-2007, 01:29 PM

explain this to me guys, sorry kinda new to work'n on these trucks.

19GMC63 · 08-15-2007, 06:42 PM

Chief explained it in this thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=235214

Only suggestion would be use a circuit breaker and not a fuse. I got a bracket w/ two relays off of a late 80s or 90s something mopar family car at pull-a-part.

NF65Fleetside · 08-15-2007, 10:02 PM

nice, looks really simple too! Is it a major noticable difference in the brightness....like do the lows turn into highs and the highs turn into freight train lights?!lol

**ChiefRocka** · 08-16-2007, 10:12 AM

What happens originally in these GMs is the 12v power leaves the battery, crosses over to the horn relay, then from there enters the truck. From there it serves the headlight switch, and everything else under the dash (and whatever else people have added thru out the years). Then, when you pull the light switch to on, it runs back out to the headlights.

With the relays, you have FULL battery power at the relays, ready to be trigged from the headlight switch.

Your headlight switch now does not have to turn on "big" power anymore, just "click" the relay, close the contacts, and send full power to lights.

Everything also runs cooler. (ie: switch, under dash wiring)

AS I mentioned in the above link....a breaker is better.

John

NF65Fleetside · 08-16-2007, 01:57 PM

thanks mayn, looks like I got a nice weekend filled project of wiring...putting in some new autometer guages...oil pressure and electric fuel guage.

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-16-2007, 02:09 PM

seen these yet?
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/0039.asp

NF65Fleetside · 08-16-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

seen these yet?
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/0039.asp

Yah those are what I want! but Im still going to do this relay trick as well

salazar44 · 10-07-2007, 12:43 AM

Now if I can only figure out how to mount my damn headlights in the first place!

Stepside65 · 10-07-2007, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salazar44

Now if I can only figure out how to mount my damn headlights in the first place!

So I'm not the only one who's had difficulty mounting these things.

chevytrucknut · 10-08-2007, 08:06 PM

I have H4 headlights in both of my trucks. One truck has the projector style. They suck, but they look cool. The other has Hella and they are very nice. They have the blue-ish style bulbs and the head light relay modification is a must. To mount the extra deep H4 bulbs you'll need to widen the headlight bucket holes. I did this with a cut off wheel and a die grinder. Also I don't recommend the "City light" which is an extra little h3 bulb that is blue. They just keep falling out, so I removed them.http://

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NF65Fleetside · 10-08-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytrucknut

I have H4 headlights in both of my trucks. One truck has the projector style. They suck, but they look cool. The other has Hella and they are very nice. They have the blue-ish style bulbs and the head light relay modification is a must. To mount the extra deep H4 bulbs you'll need to widen the headlight bucket holes. I did this with a cut off wheel and a die grinder. Also I don't recommend the "City light" which is an extra little h3 bulb that is blue. They just keep falling out, so I removed them.

Do you by chance have pics of your light setups? Also what made the projector lights suck? I havent gotten around to the relay mod yet but soon I will.

chevytrucknut · 10-08-2007, 08:23 PM

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The projector lights cast a very strange light pattern. They're very bright to look at but cast the light straight down to the ground and sides but hardly any forward. In fact low beam works better for driving than high. I'm working on posting pics.

NF65Fleetside · 10-08-2007, 08:41 PM

hehehehe, yah looks like your picture links arent embeding. Yah Im all about clear vision at night...if you got your H4 setup to work then Im sure I could fabricate a HID kit as well.

chevytrucknut · 10-08-2007, 08:51 PM

The HID should hook up to the lambs the same as the H4. i can't get the post to work but you could check out my webshoots album. heres that link.

http://community.webshots.com/user/c...host=community

08-15-2007, 02:52 AM	#1
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	headlights... Sup guys wanted to know if anyone has upgraded their headlights to some HID or Xeon kits/bulbs....really look'n for better lighting for night driving. any info or pics would be great.

08-15-2007, 08:31 AM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: headlights... have you done the headlight relay mod? That alone made a big differece for me with stock headlights, but combined with a set of halogens, it could be even brighter. (they're on the to-do list)

08-15-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: headlights... explain this to me guys, sorry kinda new to work'n on these trucks.

08-15-2007, 06:42 PM	#5
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: headlights... Chief explained it in this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=235214 Only suggestion would be use a circuit breaker and not a fuse. I got a bracket w/ two relays off of a late 80s or 90s something mopar family car at pull-a-part. Attached Images Last edited by 19GMC63; 08-15-2007 at 06:48 PM.

08-15-2007, 10:02 PM	#6
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: headlights... nice, looks really simple too! Is it a major noticable difference in the brightness....like do the lows turn into highs and the highs turn into freight train lights?!lol

08-16-2007, 10:12 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: headlights... What happens originally in these GMs is the 12v power leaves the battery, crosses over to the horn relay, then from there enters the truck. From there it serves the headlight switch, and everything else under the dash (and whatever else people have added thru out the years). Then, when you pull the light switch to on, it runs back out to the headlights. With the relays, you have FULL battery power at the relays, ready to be trigged from the headlight switch. Your headlight switch now does not have to turn on "big" power anymore, just "click" the relay, close the contacts, and send full power to lights. Everything also runs cooler. (ie: switch, under dash wiring) AS I mentioned in the above link....a breaker is better. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 08-16-2007 at 10:15 AM.

08-16-2007, 01:57 PM	#8
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: headlights... thanks mayn, looks like I got a nice weekend filled project of wiring...putting in some new autometer guages...oil pressure and electric fuel guage.

08-16-2007, 02:09 PM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: headlights... seen these yet? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/0039.asp __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-07-2007, 12:43 AM	#11
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: headlights... Now if I can only figure out how to mount my damn headlights in the first place! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

10-08-2007, 08:06 PM	#13
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: headlights... I have H4 headlights in both of my trucks. One truck has the projector style. They suck, but they look cool. The other has Hella and they are very nice. They have the blue-ish style bulbs and the head light relay modification is a must. To mount the extra deep H4 bulbs you'll need to widen the headlight bucket holes. I did this with a cut off wheel and a die grinder. Also I don't recommend the "City light" which is an extra little h3 bulb that is blue. They just keep falling out, so I removed them.http://[/IMG]hI_th.jpg[/IMG] __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA Last edited by chevytrucknut; 10-08-2007 at 08:16 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#15
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: headlights... [/IMG] The projector lights cast a very strange light pattern. They're very bright to look at but cast the light straight down to the ground and sides but hardly any forward. In fact low beam works better for driving than high. I'm working on posting pics. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA Last edited by chevytrucknut; 10-08-2007 at 08:31 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#16
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: headlights... hehehehe, yah looks like your picture links arent embeding. Yah Im all about clear vision at night...if you got your H4 setup to work then Im sure I could fabricate a HID kit as well.

10-08-2007, 08:51 PM	#17
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: headlights... The HID should hook up to the lambs the same as the H4. i can't get the post to work but you could check out my webshoots album. heres that link. http://community.webshots.com/user/c...host=community __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

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