headlight relay install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**slepysal** · 01-12-2009, 12:15 AM

I got a dual realy holder and relays a while back and installed them today. I followed the how too found in thr FAQ section. Verey easy upgrade.
I didnt want to cut the old harnnes so I used spade conecters and just pluged them in. (as per chifs tip ) I also used a 30 amp circuit breaker instead of a fuse.
I didnt post any pics becuse the faq has them. But I do recomend this easy diy upgrade. Before at idle,when I would put on the head lights the volt meeter would drop to 12volts, now it drops to just a hair under 14 volts !!
do the relay upgrade its cheep and easy.
dual master cylider upgrade is next on list

ol Curt · 01-12-2009, 10:38 AM

Well, I know they are on the FAQ, but each person does them a little differently.So.....you know it's coming........

joe231 · 01-12-2009, 11:07 AM

**ChiefRocka** · 01-12-2009, 11:11 AM

Yeap...that is exactly what I did when I first got my truck....

I am a BIG fan of relays...so three went into truck
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I installed them here:
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The idea is to hide them behind the covers, which never went back on my truck.

**slepysal** · 01-12-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

Well, I know they are on the FAQ, but each person does them a little differently.So.....you know it's coming........

Yea I knew it !! ok pics tonite
John your tech was the one that made me do the swaps, cant go wrong with relays

joe231 · 01-12-2009, 12:19 PM

not on subject, but.......
John, what paint did you use under the hood?

jason65 · 01-12-2009, 01:35 PM

I am all over this relay deal.

orange66fleet · 01-12-2009, 02:58 PM

Where else could you use relays to help the electrical system.

**slepysal** · 01-12-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

not on subject, but.......
John, what paint did you use under the hood?

Look at page 4 of his build thred. I'm temped to "steal" his paint idea too. it looks sweet !

Rogue · 01-12-2009, 04:04 PM

I am a big fan of Relays too.
I use them on Headlights and big horns.
Nothing like full power to assy, and saves the switches too.

Nice using a circuit breaker, never stuck in the middle of nowhere without lights.

**slepysal** · 01-12-2009, 06:41 PM

I ve used them for pop doors too

ol Curt · 01-12-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

I ve used them for pop doors too

Good idea slepysal,
What do your relays look like? I'm really sad if I don't get to see them tonight. It is something I have wanted to do for awhile.

ol Curt · 01-12-2009, 10:42 PM

Oh man, I missed the part about the tech forum! I went thru all of John's build looking for them. All I can say, is John you do some nice work and have done a whole butt load of it!!

protrash64 · 01-13-2009, 12:19 AM

Nice upgrade slepy......I have the relays from way back and still havent done it myself.

Hey Joe, looks like trunk paint to me ( Chiefs underhood paint).

**slepysal** · 01-13-2009, 12:29 AM

ok so I am having problems up loading pics any way here is the holder and the bracket I got from the home depot I cut it in half and bent it into a u shape so the relay holder would slide on to it
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joe231 · 01-13-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Nice upgrade slepy......I have the relays from way back and still havent done it myself.

Hey Joe, looks like trunk paint to me ( Chiefs underhood paint).

protrash64 · 01-13-2009, 12:39 AM

Cool slepysal....awhile back when I got my relays, I got a bunch that didnt have holders. I didnt know the Depot carried those.

**slepysal** · 01-13-2009, 01:14 AM

the holders I got from a stero shop, the metal bracket was from home depot
here it is attached to the fire wall L low H high I still have to clean it up

**slepysal** · 01-13-2009, 01:26 AM

this is the 30 amp circuit breaker
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and this is how I taped into the oe harness I used spade conectors
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**slepysal** · 01-13-2009, 01:34 AM

this is the bracket the home depot special I cut half off , trimed it and bent it
(sorry bout the dog hair )
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and this is how it came out
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**slepysal** · 01-13-2009, 01:38 AM

and the reason for the dog hair

**ChiefRocka** · 01-13-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

Oh man, I missed the part about the tech forum! I went thru all of John's build looking for them. All I can say, is John you do some nice work and have done a whole butt load of it!!

Thanks ol Curt....it's nothing really....

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Nice upgrade slepy......I have the relays from way back and still havent done it myself.

Hey Joe, looks like trunk paint to me ( Chiefs underhood paint).

I posted pics of the spray-cans in my thread....It is actually OutDoor Furniture Paint...the name of this color was "Aged Iron"...I found that sutible !
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It's actually pretty durable stuff...I was going to do the inside of the hood, the interior floor, and mabey the inside bed sides.

protrash64 · 01-13-2009, 01:56 PM

I thought it looked like trunk paint, John. I know trunk paint isnt water proof so I thought there was something up with it.

Thanx for the update pics slepy......I may tackle that soon. Im going over to my buddies house to get some other wiring issues solved. He was a GM tech for 25years.....he's seen a couple wires before

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joe231 · 01-13-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I thought it looked like trunk paint, John. I know trunk paint isnt water proof so I thought there was something up with it.

Thanx for the update pics slepy......I may tackle that soon. Im going over to my buddies house to get some other wiring issues solved. He was a GM tech for 25years.....he's seen a couple wires before

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hey I was just curious....................
you have been on here tons lately (i'm not complaining btw, i for one enjoy your sense of humor

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do you ever work on your trucks anymore?

or are they "done"

you know I'm just messin' wit' cha

and yes I know i'm on here plenty,

i'm a thread-jacking

TimE · 01-13-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

and yes I know i'm on here plenty,

i'm a thread-jacking

That almost sounded like a confession or something Joe...

01-12-2009, 12:15 AM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	headlight relay install I got a dual realy holder and relays a while back and installed them today. I followed the how too found in thr FAQ section. Verey easy upgrade. I didnt want to cut the old harnnes so I used spade conecters and just pluged them in. (as per chifs tip ) I also used a 30 amp circuit breaker instead of a fuse. I didnt post any pics becuse the faq has them. But I do recomend this easy diy upgrade. Before at idle,when I would put on the head lights the volt meeter would drop to 12volts, now it drops to just a hair under 14 volts !! do the relay upgrade its cheep and easy. dual master cylider upgrade is next on list __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: headlight relay install Well, I know they are on the FAQ, but each person does them a little differently.So.....you know it's coming........

01-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: headlight relay install __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-12-2009, 11:11 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: headlight relay install Yeap...that is exactly what I did when I first got my truck.... I am a BIG fan of relays...so three went into truck - - I installed them here: - - - - - - The idea is to hide them behind the covers, which never went back on my truck. __________________ 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!"

01-12-2009, 12:19 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: headlight relay install not on subject, but....... John, what paint did you use under the hood? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-12-2009, 01:35 PM	#7
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: headlight relay install I am all over this relay deal.

01-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#8
orange66fleet Lowered in Cleveland Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 120	Re: headlight relay install Where else could you use relays to help the electrical system.

01-12-2009, 04:04 PM	#10
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: headlight relay install I am a big fan of Relays too. I use them on Headlights and big horns. Nothing like full power to assy, and saves the switches too. Nice using a circuit breaker, never stuck in the middle of nowhere without lights. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

01-12-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install I ve used them for pop doors too __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-12-2009, 10:42 PM	#13
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: headlight relay install Oh man, I missed the part about the tech forum! I went thru all of John's build looking for them. All I can say, is John you do some nice work and have done a whole butt load of it!!

01-13-2009, 12:19 AM	#14
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: headlight relay install Nice upgrade slepy......I have the relays from way back and still havent done it myself. Hey Joe, looks like trunk paint to me ( Chiefs underhood paint). __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#15
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install ok so I am having problems up loading pics any way here is the holder and the bracket I got from the home depot I cut it in half and bent it into a u shape so the relay holder would slide on to it __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-13-2009, 12:39 AM	#17
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: headlight relay install Cool slepysal....awhile back when I got my relays, I got a bunch that didnt have holders. I didnt know the Depot carried those. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-13-2009, 01:14 AM	#18
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install the holders I got from a stero shop, the metal bracket was from home depot here it is attached to the fire wall L low H high I still have to clean it up Attached Images __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-13-2009 at 01:15 AM.

01-13-2009, 01:26 AM	#19
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install this is the 30 amp circuit breaker and this is how I taped into the oe harness I used spade conectors __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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01-13-2009, 01:34 AM	#20
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install this is the bracket the home depot special I cut half off , trimed it and bent it (sorry bout the dog hair ) and this is how it came out __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-13-2009, 01:38 AM	#21
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: headlight relay install and the reason for the dog hair __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 01-13-2009 at 01:44 AM.

01-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#23
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: headlight relay install I thought it looked like trunk paint, John. I know trunk paint isnt water proof so I thought there was something up with it. Thanx for the update pics slepy......I may tackle that soon. Im going over to my buddies house to get some other wiring issues solved. He was a GM tech for 25years.....he's seen a couple wires before. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

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