CA WTB: T-3 headlight(s) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oem4me · 10-06-2012, 06:18 PM

Looking for a few 7" T-3 headlights. I actually only need one, but could use some spares too. I'm only interested in clean, unclouded, working bulbs. See the sample pic for what I want. Three prong, #2 - 12V above, lines in the triangle, with GUIDE / sealed beam below. Check your junk pile and let me know what you have and how much you want. A good bulb will get you at least $25, more if it deserves it.
Thanks, BP

CG · 10-06-2012, 06:27 PM

I sold one today at the swap meet for 10 bucks ... I shoulda checked the board first =(

**ChiefRocka** · 10-10-2012, 07:54 AM

So, your looking for used, not new ?

jchav62 · 10-10-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So, your looking for used, not new ?

Does someone make new T3's?

64fleetside · 10-10-2012, 09:52 AM

I'm pretty sure I have two good ones from old black truck-was a 78k one owner 64 C10 I had, until I met an 18 wheeler in my lane. Lemme dig them out.

65panelrat · 10-10-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Does someone make new T3's?

Yes!

http://www.classicparts.com/1962-70-...ctinfo/54-033/

**dean jendro** · 10-10-2012, 12:15 PM

Ouch!!

oem4me · 10-10-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So, your looking for used, not new ?

To tell you the truth, I did not know new repros were $80 each. Kinda makes gambling on a used bulb less attractive unless they are cheap enough. I've had pretty good luck in the past with used bulbs so my offer of $25 for a clean, clear, tested bulb still stands.

Wrenchbender Ret · 10-13-2012, 03:12 PM

I have one. Excellant cond. Ill split the shipping with you. $31 shipped. It has 2 tiny chips that you have to look for & you cant feel them with your fingernail.
georgec2434@yahoo.com

oem4me · 10-15-2012, 01:30 AM

Sorry for the lag response. Buusy weekend. - If it's the right bulb, I'll take it. but from the pic, I can't tell for sure if it is. Are there lines in the triangle? same/same as mine? Thanks

Wrenchbender Ret · 10-15-2012, 04:06 PM

Well. I took it back down to the shop. I wont be back down there till Thursday. Ill take a look at it then.
George

1963c-10 · 10-16-2012, 12:47 PM

look on ebay under chevelle headlight ....found several in the $20 range w/buckets

oem4me · 10-16-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

look on ebay under chevelle headlight ....found several in the $20 range w/buckets

Chevelles and most other Chevy's use four smaller bulbs. Not the same and much easier to find. I think the large 7" bulbs are used on trucks and Camaros only.

1963c-10 · 10-17-2012, 08:23 AM

Yeah, I should have remembered that. Had a 69 SS Chevelle when I was 18-20. Had a quad headlight setup...sorry. The Nova's did run the single lights though...might be another avenue to check.

Wrenchbender Ret · 10-20-2012, 04:27 PM

Its not lines in the tri. It looks like a textured look.
George

65panelrat · 10-20-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oem4me

Chevelles and most other Chevy's use four smaller bulbs. Not the same and much easier to find. I think the large 7" bulbs are used on trucks and Camaros only.

NOT THE CASE! The 7" Bulbs are origianl to my 1956 Chevrolet Bel-Air.

oem4me · 10-21-2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Its not lines in the tri. It looks like a textured look.
George

Thanks for the effort George, but I believe it's the lined triangles that are correct for our 60-66 trucks.

1963c-10 · 10-25-2012, 10:03 AM

My 63 aluminum grill has the OEM tr3 headlights and they have the lines in the triangle...so i believe those are the correct ones.

oem4me · 10-25-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

My 63 aluminum grill has the OEM tr3 headlights and they have the lines in the triangle...so i believe those are the correct ones.

I'll give ya $25 apiece for those bulbs. Go ahead and ship them to me, but just leave them in that awful grill (for protection).

1963c-10 · 10-25-2012, 11:24 PM

wish i could. im heading to a yard in a week or two...will keep a lookout though for you
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64fleetside · 10-26-2012, 02:01 PM

I looked at mine last night, they have the lines inside the triangle. Lemme get some pics this weekend-took some last night w/my phone but it was too dark.

64fleetside · 10-29-2012, 08:55 AM

See if this works-I'm somewhat technically challenged at the moment; both have one cosmetic issue, one has a scratch, the other a small little round spot.

oem4me · 10-29-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks for those pics, but they are small enough that all I can tell is they are indeed light bulbs. I'll PM you my email. If you care to send the pics to me directly I may be able to see them full size. Thanks, BP

64fleetside · 10-29-2012, 02:34 PM

email sent

oem4me · 10-31-2012, 12:31 AM

Got the pics. They are still tiny. I am interested, but I need to see how bad the flaws are. Anything beyond real minor stuff and I'll keep looking. Can't use bulbs that are foggy, shadowy, sandblasted, heavily scratched, etc.
Thank you, BP.

10-06-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Looking for a few 7" T-3 headlights. I actually only need one, but could use some spares too. I'm only interested in clean, unclouded, working bulbs. See the sample pic for what I want. Three prong, #2 - 12V above, lines in the triangle, with GUIDE / sealed beam below. Check your junk pile and let me know what you have and how much you want. A good bulb will get you at least $25, more if it deserves it. Thanks, BP Attached Images Last edited by oem4me; 10-07-2012 at 01:57 AM.

10-10-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) So, your looking for used, not new ? __________________ 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!"

10-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) I'm pretty sure I have two good ones from old black truck-was a 78k one owner 64 C10 I had, until I met an 18 wheeler in my lane. Lemme dig them out.

10-10-2012, 12:15 PM	#7
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Ouch!! __________________ 65 Chevy long wide daily driver - SOLD! 64 Chevy Short Step LS

10-13-2012, 03:12 PM	#9
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) I have one. Excellant cond. Ill split the shipping with you. $31 shipped. It has 2 tiny chips that you have to look for & you cant feel them with your fingernail. georgec2434@yahoo.com Attached Images

10-06-2012, 06:27 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,027	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) I sold one today at the swap meet for 10 bucks ... I shoulda checked the board first =( __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-15-2012, 01:30 AM	#10
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Sorry for the lag response. Buusy weekend. - If it's the right bulb, I'll take it. but from the pic, I can't tell for sure if it is. Are there lines in the triangle? same/same as mine? Thanks

10-15-2012, 04:06 PM	#11
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Well. I took it back down to the shop. I wont be back down there till Thursday. Ill take a look at it then. George

10-16-2012, 12:47 PM	#12
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) look on ebay under chevelle headlight ....found several in the $20 range w/buckets __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-17-2012, 08:23 AM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Yeah, I should have remembered that. Had a 69 SS Chevelle when I was 18-20. Had a quad headlight setup...sorry. The Nova's did run the single lights though...might be another avenue to check. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-20-2012, 04:27 PM	#15
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Its not lines in the tri. It looks like a textured look. George

10-25-2012, 10:03 AM	#18
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) My 63 aluminum grill has the OEM tr3 headlights and they have the lines in the triangle...so i believe those are the correct ones. Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-25-2012, 11:24 PM	#20
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) wish i could. im heading to a yard in a week or two...will keep a lookout though for you Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

10-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#21
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) I looked at mine last night, they have the lines inside the triangle. Lemme get some pics this weekend-took some last night w/my phone but it was too dark.

10-29-2012, 08:55 AM	#22
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) See if this works-I'm somewhat technically challenged at the moment; both have one cosmetic issue, one has a scratch, the other a small little round spot. Attached Images



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10-29-2012, 02:03 PM	#23
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Thanks for those pics, but they are small enough that all I can tell is they are indeed light bulbs. I'll PM you my email. If you care to send the pics to me directly I may be able to see them full size. Thanks, BP

10-29-2012, 02:34 PM	#24
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) email sent

10-31-2012, 12:31 AM	#25
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: WTB: T-3 headlight(s) Got the pics. They are still tiny. I am interested, but I need to see how bad the flaws are. Anything beyond real minor stuff and I'll keep looking. Can't use bulbs that are foggy, shadowy, sandblasted, heavily scratched, etc. Thank you, BP.

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