Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
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11/22/10 01:29 AM
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I'm sorry for being a smart azt, 1 Wild RT. The headlight harnesses are listed under headlight wiring harnesses section, just keep clicking on the picture of the harness and you'll get there. I can't find the scotchlock harness you're referring to, but that doesn't sound good to me either.
Oh, I found it, but that's for fog or driving lights only.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
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11/22/10 02:33 AM
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It's supposed to be a decent one. I found the vendor here on Moparts. Some folks were happy with the quality etc. I'll get some pics posted of them once their here and installed.
I may break down and get a new M&H harness for the front lights etc from Mega Parts. If so, it will be after Turkey day. I'm out in the garage putting in an M&H rear light harness now, between Moparts sessions that is. The quality and authenticity of the M&H harnesses is outstanding!
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: jbc426]
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11/22/10 05:09 PM
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www.rallylights.com ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbs.gif) IF your stock wiring is known to be in good shape AND you are using relays, you don't need to do much upgrading in my experience. I've used Hella H4 E-code conversion headlamps on my '77 B-200, '77 Aspen wagon, '90 Astro and '83 Toyota 4x4 pickup with no issues. I've found the 55/60W versions offer plenty of light, too, and Suquehanna (see link above) has a great description of why E-code (Europoean light pattern) lenses are superior to U.S. DOT lenses, which I agree with. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Twocents.gif)
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Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: In_The_Pink]
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11/22/10 11:10 PM
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If you convert to H4 bulbs, a 9003 will have a better pattern.
After cleaning or replacing connectors and its still dim, check the condition of your floor dimmer switch.
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Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: Dave_J]
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11/23/10 10:57 PM
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everyone should go to this site and read. He has a P.H.D. and is known as the "lighting Guru",......... Of course, he also sells what he preaches, but the read is worth it. I opted for the E-code lights (European standard, MUCH better than DOT in light quality, focus, cut off, etc. and has higher standards than DOT) but the car is not on the road yet ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bawling.gif) A relay system with redundant relays which uses the factory harness only as the trigger, is the BEST way to approach the lighting issue. Todd http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
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Re: Brighter headlights?
[Re: Todd_DesMarais]
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11/23/10 11:19 PM
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I don't think he's a PHD, but he does know his stuff.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: Brighter headlights?
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11/24/10 02:39 PM
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There's a lot of high quality lighting education on his site, and he has one stop shopping for excellent parts to build your own harnesses.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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