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1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? #2488316
04/26/18 03:52 PM
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Best brand and source for replacement headlamps? Thanks

Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488350
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For the extra money,go with the Hella conversion kit.
H4 for the low beams,and H1 for the high beams.
I ALWAYS use a headlamp harness that plugs and plays to run them.
The harness has relays that take the load of the newer bulbs and not fry your original wiring.
I wrap it with the black wire tape to make it look stock.
The glass lenses do look "stock" but with a flat face.
You really have to look to see the difference,yet the performance of the headlamps is up to par with modern day cars--if not brighter.
http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/p...rsion-headlamp/

https://www.amazon.ca/Putco-230004HW-Premium-Automotive-Lighting/dp/B001P29X4G
Hope this helps

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Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488668
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Interesting. Thanks.

Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488669
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Does the harness come with the kit? If not, where to get the harness? Thanks

Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488742
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The headlamp kit is separate from the harness.
You can buy the both the kit and harness off amazon.com
The harness as I mentioned is plug and play--no hacking of any wires.
A big bonus is the harness gets rid of the lights dimming at idle at a stop light and when hitting the brakes or using the turn signal.

Hope this helps.
I tried to upload photos of my cars with this set up but not working


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Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: 68Cbarge] #2488749
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Originally Posted By 68Cbarge
For the extra money,go with the Hella conversion kit.
H4 for the low beams,and H1 for the high beams.
I ALWAYS use a headlamp harness that plugs and plays to run them.
The harness has relays that take the load of the newer bulbs and not fry your original wiring.
I wrap it with the black wire tape to make it look stock.
The glass lenses do look "stock" but with a flat face.
You really have to look to see the difference,yet the performance of the headlamps is up to par with modern day cars--if not brighter.
http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/p...rsion-headlamp/

https://www.amazon.ca/Putco-230004HW-Premium-Automotive-Lighting/dp/B001P29X4G
Hope this helps

I second this option. These lamps make it a joy to drive at night especially when you hit the high beams. They are a little of work getting them wired up but well worth the time!!

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html

This is the dude I bought mine from and he also answered my dumb tech questions! (and he drives a 64(?) Valiant to boot)

Bob

Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488758
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Part numbers are 230004hw for the harness
headlamp kit...Low beam is 002850811 and hi beam is 002425811
With the healamp converion housings you can upgrade to either HID or LED bulbs anytime in the future.


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Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488759
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Daniel is a cool guy


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Re: 1970 Challenger - replacement headlamps? [Re: doubleyellow] #2488768
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You really have to look to see the difference when they are not on.

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