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dmgibbs · 05-23-2014, 02:17 PM

I have a 1966 Chevrolet C10 wanted to install the newer EURO headlights. I was told by other people that the old wiring harness will burn up if I install this type of headlight without buying a new wiring harness.
I have looked on LMC truck cat. and could not understand why they cost about over $100 with shipping and bulbs
Does anyone know where I can get them at a better price?
Is this true about about the Old wiring harness or can I use the old one that is in good shape.

Greg63 · 05-23-2014, 03:38 PM

What type of lights are you looking at adding?
I added an H7 (IIRC) type of glass headlight to my '63 and am using the stock harness with no issues.
Greg.

forestb · 05-23-2014, 04:28 PM

I know people on here have made there own. The difference is the use of relays. Maybe one of them will chime in. Do a search I know there are a few threads on here on the subject. Try this one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dlight+harness

**Clyde65** · 05-23-2014, 06:33 PM

If you just use a relay harness and get the amp flow out of your headlight harness the stock lights will be a lot brighter.

Classic parts of America sells a harness with the relays and will also sell you some upgraded lights.

05-23-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
dmgibbs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mount Olive Alabama Posts: 16	1966 stepside I have a 1966 Chevrolet C10 wanted to install the newer EURO headlights. I was told by other people that the old wiring harness will burn up if I install this type of headlight without buying a new wiring harness. I have looked on LMC truck cat. and could not understand why they cost about over $100 with shipping and bulbs Does anyone know where I can get them at a better price? Is this true about about the Old wiring harness or can I use the old one that is in good shape. Last edited by dmgibbs; 05-23-2014 at 02:26 PM. Reason: Add picture

05-23-2014, 03:38 PM	#2
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: 1966 stepside What type of lights are you looking at adding? I added an H7 (IIRC) type of glass headlight to my '63 and am using the stock harness with no issues. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

05-23-2014, 04:28 PM	#3
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,621	Re: 1966 stepside I know people on here have made there own. The difference is the use of relays. Maybe one of them will chime in. Do a search I know there are a few threads on here on the subject. Try this one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dlight+harness

05-23-2014, 06:33 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: 1966 stepside If you just use a relay harness and get the amp flow out of your headlight harness the stock lights will be a lot brighter. Classic parts of America sells a harness with the relays and will also sell you some upgraded lights. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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