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msstring · 06-19-2020, 07:24 PM

Hi guys! There's probably a hundred strings on this topic but this is easier LOL.
What do you all recommend for 6V headlights? I want LED but I see a lot halogen kits on Amazon. Ideas?

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Kube · 06-19-2020, 07:53 PM

The halogen lamps are known to draw a lot more current than stock lamps. Not certain what charging system you have or how good it does its job.
Something to consider when making your decision.

msstring · 06-19-2020, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

The halogen lamps are known to draw a lot more current than stock lamps. Not certain what charging system you have or how good it does its job.
Something to consider when making your decision.

Good to know, I have the original charging system so would rather not draw more power.

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Black Fifty · 06-19-2020, 08:59 PM

This is a recent thread and quite thorough. I'd recommend checking that one out if you haven't already.

Mike

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...dim+headlights

blucar · 06-20-2020, 09:51 AM

You did not mention in your write up if you were referring to original reflector type lights or sealed beams.
The reflector '39 and earlier lights are a real pain to work with. I converted the headlights on my '36 to sealed beams in 1952 using a conversion for truck lights and '36 trk bezels. My lights don't have the '36 "bug eyed" look, but they work great.
I got rid of the original switch on the bottom of the steering gears in favor of a dash mounted pull switch and a floor mounted dimmer. I also wired in a relay in lieu of direct wiring, the relay cut down voltage draw and made the 6v lights very bright.
I have driven my car for thousands of miles over rural highways in all kinds of weather.
I have a '39 conv that I converted over to halogen head lights, big mistake, the halogen bulbs don't work with the prism's in the lens, lots of un-directed light. I am in the process of converting the '39 back to bulbs, having reflectors nickle plated, securing new sockets and using Ron Francis 'Bright Bulbs.

msstring · 06-20-2020, 11:41 AM

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Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am working on a 1950 F3 currantly has sealed beam lights. I ordered the bulbs from LEDLights per the thread that Black 50 shared and I ordered a set of Octane Lighting H4 lights. They come with Halogen bulbs but I will use the LED bulbs instead. What I liked about the Octane Lighting lenses is that they have amber LED inserts at the bottom. I am hoping that works out, I need new turn signal lights anyway and this will take care of that. I am already planning to convert the tail lights, brake lights and turn signals to 12 V through a 6V to 12V converter. Not quite ready to do the full 12V conversion yet.

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06-19-2020, 07:24 PM	#1
msstring Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 134	Headlights Hi guys! There's probably a hundred strings on this topic but this is easier LOL. What do you all recommend for 6V headlights? I want LED but I see a lot halogen kits on Amazon. Ideas? Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Last edited by msstring; 06-19-2020 at 07:37 PM.

06-19-2020, 07:53 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: Headlights The halogen lamps are known to draw a lot more current than stock lamps. Not certain what charging system you have or how good it does its job. Something to consider when making your decision. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

06-19-2020, 08:59 PM	#4
Black Fifty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: The Thumb of Michigan Posts: 107	Re: Headlights This is a recent thread and quite thorough. I'd recommend checking that one out if you haven't already. Mike https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...dim+headlights

06-20-2020, 09:51 AM	#5
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: Headlights You did not mention in your write up if you were referring to original reflector type lights or sealed beams. The reflector '39 and earlier lights are a real pain to work with. I converted the headlights on my '36 to sealed beams in 1952 using a conversion for truck lights and '36 trk bezels. My lights don't have the '36 "bug eyed" look, but they work great. I got rid of the original switch on the bottom of the steering gears in favor of a dash mounted pull switch and a floor mounted dimmer. I also wired in a relay in lieu of direct wiring, the relay cut down voltage draw and made the 6v lights very bright. I have driven my car for thousands of miles over rural highways in all kinds of weather. I have a '39 conv that I converted over to halogen head lights, big mistake, the halogen bulbs don't work with the prism's in the lens, lots of un-directed light. I am in the process of converting the '39 back to bulbs, having reflectors nickle plated, securing new sockets and using Ron Francis 'Bright Bulbs. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

06-20-2020, 11:41 AM	#6
msstring Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 134	Re: Headlights Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am working on a 1950 F3 currantly has sealed beam lights. I ordered the bulbs from LEDLights per the thread that Black 50 shared and I ordered a set of Octane Lighting H4 lights. They come with Halogen bulbs but I will use the LED bulbs instead. What I liked about the Octane Lighting lenses is that they have amber LED inserts at the bottom. I am hoping that works out, I need new turn signal lights anyway and this will take care of that. I am already planning to convert the tail lights, brake lights and turn signals to 12 V through a 6V to 12V converter. Not quite ready to do the full 12V conversion yet. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk