Headlights ?

[old rat 49]

Have seen posts on different headlights. What are the brightest wattage/candle power 6 Volt units available in the 7 inch round for a stock charging system?

[martybose]

Have seen posts on different headlights. What are the brightest wattage/candle power 6 Volt units available in the 7 inch round for a stock charging system?

You can get a 6V 55/60W halogen headlight, but it requires relays to avoid smoking the stock headlight switch and dimmer switch. And I wouldn't recommend running them with the stock generator unless you have a really good battery, and maybe not even then!

Marty

[greg g]

A lot of your dimness problem is probably connection related. Any if you have a modern car and are comparing your older cars lights to it, you are probably having a reaction to the color range of the lights also.

Most headlamps are rated in watts, and watts is watts regardless of voltage in.

And old lights won;t have the output of new bulbs, so a new set of 6 V sealed beams would probably read brighter than your current ones. But you can do some other things to improve the output of your lamps without switching them. Assure you have clean tight connections, especially at the grounds. Then check the the condition of the connections at the terminal block where the wires split at the radiator support. The conection of the ground on my p15 goes to a spot that is right in line with the tire splash from the tires, A couple yreas ago I went through them repacing the terminal and the nuts and bolts connecting them to the bucket. then undercoated the area. It made a perceptable difference int he performance of the lamps.

Aslo check the connections at the headlamp switch, the condition of the fuse holder, and the connections at the headlight dimmer switch. All of those connections have potential to add resistance to the headlamp circuit. Especially the dimmer switch.

If this doesn't make a difference, running relays that power the lamps on a shorter circuit from the battery rather than through the full wiring harness may also be a benefit.

Most non halogen lights are 35/55 watts as are most 12 volt incandescent sealed beams.

Edited October 23, 2010 by greg g

[P-12 Tommy]

When I first got my '41 Plymouth all the lights were dim. I couldn't even drive it at night. I went and cleaned up the grounds and "voila" everything was bright again. I didn't need to buy different headlights.

Tom

[old rat 49]

I may not have been clear in my question. At this time both headlights need replacement. Am doing one wire at a time rewire and cleaning/replace connections. Was just wanting to know if all 6006's were equal or if one type was better than another. I plan on adding some driving light up front later in the build when I can.

[old rat 49]

NAPA had all my dash lights for $10 and change and the 6006's @ $15 each. All in stock.