Headlight conversion

[73 SGM Mach]

Well its time to convert to a better Headlight than stock. I would like some really bright lights. Does anyone have recommendations?
Jeff

 

[Big Red Mach 1]

See what I did here. Much brighter and they retain a stock look over the goofy modern looking ones. A few of us have done this now. Stanglover also made rain shields for them. I'm sure he probably still has some sets.
https://7173mustangs.com/threads/headlight-relays.38057/post-387344

 

[73 SGM Mach]

See what I did here. Much brighter and they retain a stock look over the goofy modern looking ones. A few of us have done this now. Stanglover also made rain shields for them. I'm sure he probably still has some sets.
https://7173mustangs.com/threads/headlight-relays.38057/post-387344

I guess those bulbs are not there now. Do you have a recommendation for another bulb?

 

[Stanglover]

Much has been written on this. Lots of links posted.
When I did the upgrade to my car, I found a small problem that I was able to "fix" due to my past experience with vacuum forming. The conversion I chose used Hella lamps combined with Sealight H4 LED's.
CREDIT NOTE: Big Red Mach 1 (Chris) gave me this idea originally, I just expanded on it.

Here are a couple of posts from myself.

https://7173mustangs.com/threads/stanglovers-led-headlight-upgrade.42169/

https://7173mustangs.com/threads/led-headlight-conversion-with-direct-fit-water-shields.44079/

 

[Stanglover]

I guess those bulbs are not there now. Do you have a recommendation for another bulb?

See my posts. I'm very happy with the Sealight bulbs. There are many types listed but pay attention to the size of the base and the H4 fitting (which ought to be the same but may not be)
Warning! Do NOT get ones that are too bright. May be good for you, but not other drivers and may be illegal where you live.

 

[rcadd1ct]

I did these.

https://a.co/d/itTorm9

I like them so far.

Sorry best images I have.

Also note I do have yellow combo spot/fog lights on in the video. They are mounted under the bumper.

 

[Big Red Mach 1]

I guess those bulbs are not there now. Do you have a recommendation for another bulb?

Apparently thoe ones I purchased have been gone for quite a while. I'd go with Stanglover's (Geoff)'s recommendation.

 

[basstrix]

I'm interested in making this conversion. I already have the housings and halogen bulbs, but find them quite poor in comparison to modern lights. I installed these back in the late 80's and the improvement was quite dramatic....now they seem dangerous! haha I'm sure it's not my age or my eyesight

If anyone has measured the amperage draw, I'd like to know that so I can compare to the draw of the halogen lights.

Also,, the PN of the bulb that is recommended. I've searched on H4/9003 HB2 and get dozens of hits under the Sealight name.....and they all list them as fog lights....which has me confused.

 

[Stanglover]

I'm interested in making this conversion. I already have the housings and halogen bulbs, but find them quite poor in comparison to modern lights. I installed these back in the late 80's and the improvement was quite dramatic....now they seem dangerous! haha I'm sure it's not my age or my eyesight

If anyone has measured the amperage draw, I'd like to know that so I can compare to the draw of the halogen lights.

Also,, the PN of the bulb that is recommended. I've searched on H4/9003 HB2 and get dozens of hits under the Sealight name.....and they all list them as fog lights....which has me confused.

Let me take a look for the part number I bought. They are confusing for sure.

Here is a copy of my PFD, also in one of the links posted.
The bulbs I used (if still available) are the X1 type. They need to be high/low. Mine are 6000K and 24000 lumens (need to do an update on PDF!!). Bright but not blinding. If I find the pics, I'll post them.
I also installed relays so draw is no longer a problem. That is in the PFD as well.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071R3KTBB/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Sheriff41]

Highly recommend @Stanglover Geoff's water shields. I use them on my Valeo/Cibie 82440 headlights.

 

[72conv]

If anyone's car suffers from "blinking headlight syndrome" after upgrading to more powerful headlights, have a look at my earlier post on the subject at the link below. I installed an aftermarket headlight relay harness in my '72. Problem solved for little money and little effort.

https://7173mustangs.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-car-today.457/page-398#post-455513