Headlight Upgrades? What Say Yee? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 03-14-2003, 01:50 AM

Now that I've got the LED's Tail/Cargo lights on order from Reumster what do you all recommend for upgrading my headlights. What should I consider when selecting an upgrade in headlights?
I await the answers from those with more knowledge then I.

apstguy · 03-15-2003, 01:00 AM

You can get sealed beams, sealed beam conversion kits, and HID.

With Sealed beams you can get Cool blue ($14 each) or Silverstar ($25 each). I have cool blue and they are nice, but if you like the HID or blue look, go with the Silverstars.

Conversion kits change sealed beams into composite headlamps. You can use H1 & H4 bulb which are more powerful, cooler looking, easier to replace, and have a wider selection of perfomance bulbs. It is around $35-$60 for a kit

HID is the ultimate headlight technology. It is mega bucks from $400-$900. The capsules last forever and they put out more light than anything else.

gldevall · 03-17-2003, 10:22 PM

Where's a good place to get the conversion kit? I found one online for 29.95/each (bulbs not included) Here's the link.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dpstore/dp-cw02140.html

apstguy · 03-18-2003, 01:08 AM

Make sure you get the right type light. Midnight Moose http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm has them. Many other places have them you just have to search. Try Truckin Magazine. They have tons of sites in there. You can find some cool "diamond" type (like the one you posted) if you search enough. I've even seen projector sealed beam conversions!!!

Big69C20 Toy · 03-28-2003, 10:34 AM

I just bought some super juiced up xenon bulbs from JC Whitney (dont beat me!) and those things put out enough light to make everyone think i've got high beams on most of the time. i'm currently running 90/130 watt bulbs in white. I might switch to blue just to piss others off. Let me tell you they light up a street....

**MikeB** · 03-29-2003, 06:07 AM

I've had Cibie "Z beams" in my truck for 13 years. They use the replaceable H-4 type bulbs, but what makes these work is in the polished reflector and special lense. The low beams are VERY bright and paint the road white, but have a sharp "cut-off" so as not to annoy oncoming drivers. High beams are equally impressive, all with just 60/55 watt bulbs. Check out this page about 2/3 of the way down under "headlights." http://www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm

Dreaminator · 03-29-2003, 10:02 PM

Thanks for the info MikeB.

71402BB · 04-11-2003, 09:49 PM

WOW great site (cribie) whats all that lingo mean (less vat)(with vat)? I also noticed that all the $$ was in POUNDS! So if one of those lights cost 21.00 in pounds, whats that in American currency?

Bill72BB · 04-13-2003, 01:24 AM

I got my Kit from http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/ one of the best mod I ever done only got the 55/65 bulbs but still a great improvement over stock .

**MikeB** · 04-15-2003, 03:58 PM

I searched the web for 20 minutes and couldn't find anywhere to order the Cibie z-beams. I got mine many years ago from a mail order place that advertised in AutoWeek magazine. The Hella lights are just as good and they're available at more places. I'd be interested in knowing more about those lights at Carolina Classics.

Bill, which ones did you get?

Bill72BB · 04-15-2003, 04:07 PM

I just got the one that almost look like stock APC 7" ROUND H-4 REPLACEMENT CONVERSION HEADLAMPS (SOLD AS PAIR)
and the 65/55 bulbs .
He has others but I didn't want to spend the extra money.

Here is a Pic;

**MikeB** · 04-16-2003, 10:33 PM

Hey Bill, I used to live in San Pedro and drive to Torrance for restaurants and shopping. That was back in......1968-1971. I'll bet things are a little different these days! I still remember coming close to buying a new 1969 Z28 at a Torrance Chevy dealer. The MSRP was a whopping $4002. I bought a 350 4-speed Nova instead for around $2800. Funny how I can still remember the price on that Camaro.

**67sss** · 04-17-2003, 02:24 AM

Torrance???? Isn't that where Rockview Dairy is?(or use to be) We owned 2 of those type of drive thrus, 1 in Norwalk and 1 in Harbor City.

DarkFox1 · 04-17-2003, 07:37 AM

I didn't read every word of this.. but if I were you I'd get a set of sylvanias 7" round XENARC HID kits.. they seem pretty nice.. its what I plan to do to my truck if they still use headlights by the time I'm done..we may all have teleport chambers by the time I'm done lol

Bill72BB · 04-17-2003, 10:01 AM

MikeB ;
I worked in San Pedro for years from 1961- 1976 , Tha Chevy dealer was probably Martin's Chevy and they are still in town.

67sss
We had a lot of Dairys in the old days I think the Rockview was on Van-Ness ave .

03-14-2003, 01:50 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Headlight Upgrades? What Say Yee? Now that I've got the LED's Tail/Cargo lights on order from Reumster what do you all recommend for upgrading my headlights. What should I consider when selecting an upgrade in headlights? I await the answers from those with more knowledge then I.

03-15-2003, 01:00 AM	#2
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	You can get sealed beams, sealed beam conversion kits, and HID. With Sealed beams you can get Cool blue ($14 each) or Silverstar ($25 each). I have cool blue and they are nice, but if you like the HID or blue look, go with the Silverstars. Conversion kits change sealed beams into composite headlamps. You can use H1 & H4 bulb which are more powerful, cooler looking, easier to replace, and have a wider selection of perfomance bulbs. It is around $35-$60 for a kit HID is the ultimate headlight technology. It is mega bucks from $400-$900. The capsules last forever and they put out more light than anything else. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-17-2003, 10:22 PM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Where's a good place to get the conversion kit? I found one online for 29.95/each (bulbs not included) Here's the link. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/dpstore/dp-cw02140.html __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-18-2003, 01:08 AM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Make sure you get the right type light. Midnight Moose http://www.midnightmoose.com/housings.htm has them. Many other places have them you just have to search. Try Truckin Magazine. They have tons of sites in there. You can find some cool "diamond" type (like the one you posted) if you search enough. I've even seen projector sealed beam conversions!!! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

03-28-2003, 10:34 AM	#5
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	I just bought some super juiced up xenon bulbs from JC Whitney (dont beat me!) and those things put out enough light to make everyone think i've got high beams on most of the time. i'm currently running 90/130 watt bulbs in white. I might switch to blue just to piss others off. Let me tell you they light up a street.... __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

03-29-2003, 06:07 AM	#6
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	I've had Cibie "Z beams" in my truck for 13 years. They use the replaceable H-4 type bulbs, but what makes these work is in the polished reflector and special lense. The low beams are VERY bright and paint the road white, but have a sharp "cut-off" so as not to annoy oncoming drivers. High beams are equally impressive, all with just 60/55 watt bulbs. Check out this page about 2/3 of the way down under "headlights." http://www.cars.u-net.com/cibie.htm __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-29-2003, 10:02 PM	#7
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Thanks for the info MikeB. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

04-11-2003, 09:49 PM	#8
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	WOW great site (cribie) whats all that lingo mean (less vat)(with vat)? I also noticed that all the $$ was in POUNDS! So if one of those lights cost 21.00 in pounds, whats that in American currency? __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-13-2003, 01:24 AM	#9
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I got my Kit from http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/ one of the best mod I ever done only got the 55/65 bulbs but still a great improvement over stock . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-15-2003, 03:58 PM	#10
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	I searched the web for 20 minutes and couldn't find anywhere to order the Cibie z-beams. I got mine many years ago from a mail order place that advertised in AutoWeek magazine. The Hella lights are just as good and they're available at more places. I'd be interested in knowing more about those lights at Carolina Classics. Bill, which ones did you get? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

04-15-2003, 04:07 PM	#11
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I just got the one that almost look like stock APC 7" ROUND H-4 REPLACEMENT CONVERSION HEADLAMPS (SOLD AS PAIR) and the 65/55 bulbs . He has others but I didn't want to spend the extra money. Here is a Pic; Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-16-2003, 10:33 PM	#12
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Hey Bill, I used to live in San Pedro and drive to Torrance for restaurants and shopping. That was back in......1968-1971. I'll bet things are a little different these days! I still remember coming close to buying a new 1969 Z28 at a Torrance Chevy dealer. The MSRP was a whopping $4002. I bought a 350 4-speed Nova instead for around $2800. Funny how I can still remember the price on that Camaro. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

04-17-2003, 02:24 AM	#13
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	Torrance???? Isn't that where Rockview Dairy is?(or use to be) We owned 2 of those type of drive thrus, 1 in Norwalk and 1 in Harbor City.

04-17-2003, 07:37 AM	#14
DarkFox1 in WAY over my head Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 923	I didn't read every word of this.. but if I were you I'd get a set of sylvanias 7" round XENARC HID kits.. they seem pretty nice.. its what I plan to do to my truck if they still use headlights by the time I'm done..we may all have teleport chambers by the time I'm done lol

04-17-2003, 10:01 AM	#15
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	MikeB ; I worked in San Pedro for years from 1961- 1976 , Tha Chevy dealer was probably Martin's Chevy and they are still in town. 67sss We had a lot of Dairys in the old days I think the Rockview was on Van-Ness ave . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,



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