1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted September 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, prayers1 said: I wonder, if I take the ground to the lights in the above picture directly to the battery negative. If that would make them brighter??? That will only help if there is a bad ground connection somewhere. How bad are the headlights? Kind of normal for a car of this era or oddly dim? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted September 25, 2020 I would say kinda normal for that era. just suggested the ground ideal cause I’m trying to squeeze out and positives that I can. I feel I’ve reached the realization that the low beams are actually working as should and that I’m to use to modern lighting. All in all, thanks to all for your help. With this Post I’ve been able to improve the charging system and clean up a few of the bad ends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted September 25, 2020 Why not buy new incandescent bulbs for a few dollars and see if your current bulbs are simply weak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted September 25, 2020 Yes your right Midlife, I was thinking the same. better $60 than $300. everytime I look for a Halogen low beam it’s either not available or it’s the 7” bulb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, prayers1 said: every time I look for a Halogen low beam it’s either not available or it’s the 7” bulb. Daniel Stern lighting sells a Koito H4 housing and a Tungsram 120 H4 60-65w hi/low bulb, but you'll definitely need two relays- one for hi beams and one for low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted September 26, 2020 Ok Appreciate the info Mach1 Driver!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danno 128 Report post Posted September 27, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 7:32 AM, prayers1 said: Yes your right Midlife, I was thinking the same. better $60 than $300. everytime I look for a Halogen low beam it’s either not available or it’s the 7” bulb. Years ago I could see cars switching away from 5 inch headlights, they were getting harder to find. So every time I would go to a salvage yard to collect parts, I would collect any used halogen bulbs I could find. They are typically free at a salvage yard, they do not care about old bulbs like that. If you have any in the area, you might consider a trip and snooping around to see if there are any still there. Maybe it is time for me to take another trip to a salvage yard and snoop around? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
