Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


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#197972 02/14/11 02:28 AM
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I see on Ebay 6-volt sealed beam headlights that have a halogen bulb instead of the original style tungsten bulb. Has anyone tried these on their car? Any issues with current draw? Is the difference in illumination significant?

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Mark,
I replaced the lamps, in my '72 Chevy pickup, with halogens and there is a significant difference. I would think 6 volt lamps would do the same. Current draw??? I don't know.

Mike

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There's a set of them installed on the 48 Fleetmaster I acquired this past Summer. They seem pretty bright, and, the old wiring hasn't gone up in smoke yet. I haven't driven the car at night yet to see just how good they are.

Oldengineer
48 Fleetmaster Town Sedan


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