Headlights.

[KA5PIU]

Hello.

I decided to replace the headlights in the old GMC truck.
This is a 4 headlight system with 1 pair smaller than the other.
The truck was converted to 12 volts a few years ago and so this opened up a lot of options.
12 volt sealed beam, like what was on it, or an improvement.
I went with the brightest halogen single system that was offered, that is to say that there is but one lamp per side with both high and low beam.
And I also went with the flat out brightest lamps out there in 12 volts that will fit for the other pair, 250 watt aircraft landing lights.
I also mounted new fog lights and HID driving lights.
This is for my trip to Mexico in December.
I have headache rack mounted lights but they are not that useful.
Some of the roads are not that good and that and the dangers in Mexico in general call for effective lighting.
But, be that as it may, just the new halogen lamps are a massive improvement.
The landing lights are old, only the HID conversion is really new, everything else is just an upgrade.

[N2NH]

I thought this was the other kind of headlights...

[ki4itv]

^^^
I just clicked with an open mind and hoped for the best.

[kf0rt]

^^^

You get a free Island drink coupon when THAT doesn't work out. :rofl:

[KA5PIU]

Hello.

First you will need a screwdriver. ;)
But all of the parts are somewhat cheap and easy, for some of the hams at least. ;)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.37425
http://www.sylvaniaautocatalog.com/s...%20XV,%20%20XV
As you can see, the overall cost of relamping was under $100, well within my budget.
There is no increase on current drain, remember that the landing lights were already there and are used only to illuminate an area as needed.
There are 2 large equipment batteries in place of an under hood battery in a split configuration and a charge isolator.
This truck is sometimes used in the construction trade and as such is used to run parts at night as well as providing lighting to work with.
It does have warning strobes and an old Federal Signal light bar, nothing hamsexy, the day glo vest all radios go with the job. :)

[N5RLR]

[kf0rt]

[kb2vxa]

"First you will need a screwdriver."
Make mine vodka and orange juice, heavy on the vodka.

With headlamps like that you'll be doing us a favor. Now we don't need a wall, just point the illegals southward.

[NA4BH]

IB4BSGTD

(In before bullshit gets too deep)

[KA5PIU]

IB4BSGTD

(In before bullshit gets too deep)

Hello.

No peeing (Or chitting) in the pool!
Anyhow, I was inspired by the wonderfully bright HID headlights on modern cars.
For under $100 you can do a massive improvement on your car that is actually useful.
I do cheap steel wheels and quality used tires.
I am so cheap that I even use the light bulbs from junk cars, so for me to go out and buy new is almost a miracle. ;)