H4 headlight conversion setup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*rickspickuppart* · 12-30-2003, 06:44 PM

they are in stock now for 35.00 a pair (2 bulbs and 2 housings) plus shipping, they are DOT approved and are a direct replacement for the old bulbs.

Shawn

ORIGINAL BULB SETUP
[IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/hl1.jpg[/IMG]

NEW BULB SETUP
[IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/hl2.jpg[/IMG]

COMPARISON
[IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/hl3.jpg[/IMG]

Destructo · 12-30-2003, 07:02 PM

Got um for the newer model truck with the 4 headlight system? 81-87 to be specific.

*rickspickuppart* · 12-30-2003, 07:05 PM

I didn't see them in the catalog but next time I place an order I will ask them.

Shawn

Destructo · 12-30-2003, 09:08 PM

I saw a kit on ebay once for the H4 conversions and it was for the 4 headlight square systems.

*rickspickuppart* · 01-14-2004, 08:32 PM

here is a comparison of a Sylvania Halogen and a H4 unit

[IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/lightcomp.jpg[/IMG]

79Chevypickup · 01-15-2004, 12:34 AM

Rick,

Those new bulbs will fit my 79?
I got round bulbs already, just wanna make
sure they are going to be the right size and
eveything.

PLUS, how much shipped to 77502?
Just so I already know...

*rickspickuppart* · 01-15-2004, 11:24 AM

they will fit on the truck and I could ship them for 9.46

Shawn

Low87on20s · 01-15-2004, 12:36 PM

I didn't get it from Ricks, but I bought the 81-87 conversion. Diamond back with the H4 bulbs. I don't have a night picture, but here's a day time one.

Low87on20s · 01-15-2004, 12:37 PM

I also completely rewired my system to handle the higher wattage bulbs.

This will help you understand what I did.

Destructo · 01-15-2004, 09:48 PM

Where did you get that kit? And do you have to re-wire it to handle the bulbs or will they work alright without re-wiring? I don't really want to re-wire the whole system just to upgrade the head-lamps.

Low87on20s · 01-16-2004, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Destructo
Where did you get that kit? And do you have to re-wire it to handle the bulbs or will they work alright without re-wiring? I don't really want to re-wire the whole system just to upgrade the head-lamps.

I got it off E-Bay. ProCarParts.com I think?? The higher wattage bulbs required the rewiring. It wasn't hard or even that expensive.

Destructo · 01-16-2004, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the info, i'll go check it out. That wiring diagram looks pretty easy to do and I guess if I want the H4 setup i'll need to do it anyway.

Is this similar to what you put in yours?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33710

This says no modifcation required, but it also looks like it only comes with 2 bulbs so I would need two sets for the high beams also.

Low87on20s · 01-16-2004, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Destructo
Thanks for the info, i'll go check it out. That wiring diagram looks pretty easy to do and I guess if I want the H4 setup i'll need to do it anyway.

Is this similar to what you put in yours?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33710

This says no modifcation required, but it also looks like it only comes with 2 bulbs so I would need two sets for the high beams also.

Similar, but for the 4 headlamp system, you need the 4x6, not the 6x7. They only come packaged in twos, so I had to order 2 sets to get the 4 I needed.

Destructo · 01-16-2004, 08:34 PM

Ohh, ok. So I need a 4x6 kit, I couldn't remember what size the lamps were.

12-30-2003, 06:44 PM	#1
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	H4 headlight conversion setup they are in stock now for 35.00 a pair (2 bulbs and 2 housings) plus shipping, they are DOT approved and are a direct replacement for the old bulbs. Shawn ORIGINAL BULB SETUP [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/hl1.jpg[/IMG] NEW BULB SETUP [IMG]http://www.************.com/boardpics/hl2.jpg[/IMG] COMPARISON [IMG]http://www.**************.com/boardpics/hl3.jpg[/IMG]

01-14-2004, 08:32 PM	#5
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	headlight comparison here is a comparison of a Sylvania Halogen and a H4 unit [IMG]http://www.****************.com/boardpics/lightcomp.jpg[/IMG]

01-15-2004, 12:34 AM	#6
79Chevypickup MY TRUCK IS FOR SALE!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 292	Rick, Those new bulbs will fit my 79? I got round bulbs already, just wanna make sure they are going to be the right size and eveything. PLUS, how much shipped to 77502? Just so I already know... __________________ 1979 Chevy LWB 350ci / 700R4 Edelbrock under the hood F O R S A L E OR T R A D E

01-15-2004, 12:36 PM	#8
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	I didn't get it from Ricks, but I bought the 81-87 conversion. Diamond back with the H4 bulbs. I don't have a night picture, but here's a day time one. __________________ Paul

01-15-2004, 12:37 PM	#9
Low87on20s Live from Atlanta Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 511	I also completely rewired my system to handle the higher wattage bulbs. This will help you understand what I did. __________________ Paul

12-30-2003, 07:02 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Got um for the newer model truck with the 4 headlight system? 81-87 to be specific.

12-30-2003, 07:05 PM	#3
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I didn't see them in the catalog but next time I place an order I will ask them. Shawn

12-30-2003, 09:08 PM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I saw a kit on ebay once for the H4 conversions and it was for the 4 headlight square systems.

01-15-2004, 11:24 AM	#7
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	they will fit on the truck and I could ship them for 9.46 Shawn

01-15-2004, 09:48 PM	#10
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Where did you get that kit? And do you have to re-wire it to handle the bulbs or will they work alright without re-wiring? I don't really want to re-wire the whole system just to upgrade the head-lamps.

01-16-2004, 03:49 PM	#12
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Thanks for the info, i'll go check it out. That wiring diagram looks pretty easy to do and I guess if I want the H4 setup i'll need to do it anyway. Is this similar to what you put in yours? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33710 This says no modifcation required, but it also looks like it only comes with 2 bulbs so I would need two sets for the high beams also. Last edited by Destructo; 01-16-2004 at 03:54 PM.

01-16-2004, 08:34 PM	#14
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Ohh, ok. So I need a 4x6 kit, I couldn't remember what size the lamps were.



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