bach4660 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 halogen conversion on the 12volt, makes the headlights sparkly. You can't see in this photo but the lens is basically flat. 1 Quote
Labrauer Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 I put halogen conversion on my 6 volt and it makes all the difference in the world in seeing in the dark. Halogen light are the best for being able to see whats a head of you in the dark Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 I put halogen conversion on my 6 volt and it makes all the difference in the world in seeing in the dark. Halogen light are the best for being able to see whats a head of you in the dark I've got all the parts (I think) to do this and it will most likely be one of my winter projects. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 I put halogen conversion on my 6 volt and it makes all the difference in the world in seeing in the dark. Halogen light are the best for being able to see whats a head of you in the dark Which 6 volt ones did you use? I have Wagner sealed units that are supposedly halogen.....but they are nothing to get excited about. Jeff Quote
MBF Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 I used the same ones that Jeff is referencing. The 12 volt system on my 1 ton is noticably brighter than the 6 volt 2.5 ton which is still 6 volt. The only use they see is coming back from a show or cruise, but there is a definite difference between the two. Mike Quote
ggdad1951 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 My conversion will be the one where you use the old bullseye lens adapted to a modern back. Since I now live more rural it will be a good idea. Quote
David A. Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Do you have a name of someone you would recommend to do the bullseye light conversion? Or a source of parts for a do it yourself conversion? I have the bullseye lenses, but I don't know where to get everything else I need. Thanks Quote
pflaming Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Is this brightness blinding to oncoming traffic as some are? I strongly believe those VERY bright lights should be illegal! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 PP, normal halogen lighting is not illegal and is DOT approved..however majority of the ones of which you speak are illegal..they are the HID conversions that is the electrical components themselves and NOT the specific designed light housing as required for HID...I wish they would pull these cars, find they have them illegally, fine them the 10,000.00 and at the same time fine the man who sold the kit as regardless of what they say,,,selling HID lighting without the proper housings is also illegal. Book-em Danno..! 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 I just put a 6V super white kit on my truck. It is much better but I it is not illegal. It is just white light instead of the yellow that the so called halogen bulbs I had before put out. There is a side benefit if you have them adjusted just so.....pointing at each other about 35' out......... with the high beams on you can vaporize the car in front of you. . Jeff Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Do you have a name of someone you would recommend to do the bullseye light conversion? Or a source of parts for a do it yourself conversion? I have the bullseye lenses, but I don't know where to get everything else I need. Thanks I have the reflector parts at home and can try to remember to post details. I want to say they were Bosch lights that you modify to accept the bulls eye. Most do this project themselves. Quote
52b3b Joe Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 I seem to have the opposite results with those bulbs. I have 6v Wagner halogen bulbs in my truck, and they are extremely bright. My truck has great night time drive-ability with them. My dad is running the same in his car. The 6v truck with the new wiring and bulbs has brighter lights than my other 12v cars with original wiring. It seems like I am driving the truck a lot at night, being that I drive it a lot on the weekends to friends houses and so on, and I have no complaints. If anything, the tail lights are a little small (but bright), but it is what it is. 1 Quote
David A. Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks ggdad, any information would be appreciated! Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 I seem to have the opposite results with those bulbs. I have 6v Wagner halogen bulbs in my truck, and they are extremely bright. My truck has great night time drive-ability with them. My dad is running the same in his car. The 6v truck with the new wiring and bulbs has brighter lights than my other 12v cars with original wiring. It seems like I am driving the truck a lot at night, being that I drive it a lot on the weekends to friends houses and so on, and I have no complaints. If anything, the tail lights are a little small (but bright), but it is what it is. I don't know Joe. To my old eyes they always looked a little yellow even after I added a relay and heavier wiring. All the electrical system in my truck is new and heavier than stock. I even have an alternator and an Optima battery. Hey it makes no difference now....the new headlights are definitely white .....and work much better for an worn out old guy like me. Jeff 1 Quote
JBNeal Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) additional information - bullseye halogen conversion Edited August 27, 2021 by JBNeal revised link 1 Quote
David A. Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for the FYI JBNeal, I ordered a pair of Bosch head lights off EBay this morning. I didn't see any mention of what sealer/ adhesive was used to join the lens and reflector back together. Does anyone know what is recommended, or did I over look it? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 there ya go...he beat me to it. I plan on getting mine built this winter Quote
David A. Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 Hopefully I'll get started on mine as soon as I get the reflectors! I'll post some pictures of the project in case any one else is interested in trying it. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 Am I missing something here? (probably ) Is this type of conversion done primarily to retain the look of the old style headlights? Surely by doing this conversion the lens has to really mess with the focus of the beams. I would think it would be quite distorted by the shape of the old style lens grafted on to this housing. The kit I got from Octane Lighting has optically designed housings that focus's the beams the way we now know they should be. This is a very simple swap that results in a marked improvement over the way vintage style bulbs light up the road ahead of you. Yes they look a little different than the old style bulbs......so what? .Are you that worried about how it looks? If so you better make sure you get rid of the radials ......seat belts ..... and any other modern improvements or materials you have employed in your trucks. Jeff Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 4, 2015 Report Posted November 4, 2015 the older buckets and the newer buckets are of the PAR (parabolic shape) thus the DOT classification...changing the lenses should not be a real issue except a bit better light pushing through the older style lens. I have a set of bullseye lenses here on a set of modern H4 bases but I am not found to the composite housings thus not glued them together yet...holding out for metal bases one day. (the compostite was cracked lens and came to me free) Quote
MBF Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 I think I've got a set of working bull's eye bulbs on the shelf. I ought to put them in my 2.5 ton and see if they are any different that the replacements that are in there. Anybody done this comparison before? Quote
NiftyFifty Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 These are what I used for my truck http://www.uapac.com/antique/headlights/headlight-bulbs/7-crystal-headlight-2.html , and they're a great option for those needing turn signal lights without changing the original sockets. Very easy conversion, and they do come without the led's too 2 Quote
John-T-53 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Posted January 20, 2016 I seem to have the opposite results with those bulbs. I have 6v Wagner halogen bulbs in my truck, and they are extremely bright. My truck has great night time drive-ability with them. My dad is running the same in his car. The 6v truck with the new wiring and bulbs has brighter lights than my other 12v cars with original wiring. It seems like I am driving the truck a lot at night, being that I drive it a lot on the weekends to friends houses and so on, and I have no complaints. If anything, the tail lights are a little small (but bright), but it is what it is. Joe, if you happen to see this, what is the part number? 6006? Quote
52b3b Joe Posted January 20, 2016 Report Posted January 20, 2016 Joe, if you happen to see this, what is the part number? 6006? Yeah, I think they were H6006. Quote
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