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  • itselliot
    350 Buick
    • Aug 28, 2010
    • 1042
    #1

    Headlights...Resto Mod

    Starting to wire up my currently naked..( of anything electrical) J20 Stretched cab restoration.
    I will be using the razor grill and round bezels...but I would like to find and install a completely modern headlamp system. Thing is I have no clue as to what that means.
    I would appreciate suggestions as to what I might look at.
    The standard location is in tact and I have no bucket installed at this time....I'd love to use something that incorporates LED (always on) and HID..? Hi and lo beam in a single round configuration.
    Any Ideas? or has this already been done? Can you point me to any links?
    Thanks
    If the PM's are full,...try e mail!
    [email protected]
    616 four 03 44 0 five
    '78 J-20 401 Q/T not quite stock anymore....Frame off Resto Mod..Super Cab nearing completion. SOMEDAY
    "90 GW 360/727/229/3:31s 2" lift (SOLD in 2015)
    '78 CJ7 Built from Scratch over a 7 year span.
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  • men in black
    AMC 4 OH! 1
    • Jul 08, 2006
    • 3521
    #2
    Here's my razor grill conversion



    Used those little clamps to center the bucket, then tack welded it in place



    Had to move the trans cooler to the backside of the brackets to clear grill.

    1990 Grand Wagoneer.. black with sand interior..
    Razor grille, Hella H4 headlights, Piaa driving, LED spider taillights, tinted windows.
    Full Corinthian leather front and rear seats, custom full length center console with cup holders. 100 sf of Rattle Trap on floor.
    Edelbrock intake and 2132 cam, Howell TBI, Ford Distributor Cap, TFI Ignition Coil, Desmogged















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    • RamJetFSJ
      350 Buick
      • Jul 18, 2001
      • 896
      #3
      Well, you can do a H4 upgrade if you want the stock look, and they are pretty bright, but I think your looking for something more modern, so i would suggest the LED headlights available in the aftermarket for JK Jeep Wranglers. Example would be the ones from JW Speaker.

      Theres really no good way to do HID in the stock light dimensions, the reflector just isnt the right shape. But its doable, and Im sure someone out there makes it. At the very least you can get HID conversion bulbs that fit into a H4 headlight.
      Ben
      1980 Wagoneer - Ram Jet 350, 700R4, NP208, 4" lift, 33x10.5 tires.

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      • joe
        • Apr 28, 2000
        • 22392
        #4
        Hella H4 E-code lamps. The "E-Code" (Euro) have a great light pattern.
        joe
        "Don't mind me. I'm just here for the alibi"

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        • tgreese
          approaching Ristows' level of B.S
          • May 29, 2003
          • 11682
          #5
          Do you have an annual inspection in your area? The E-codes have a great pattern, but they would not pass inspection here.

          I'm running the AutoPal DOT-approved H4s in my J20. Cheap - significantly cheaper than the Hellas. H4 is a halogen bulb. I also use relays to take the load off of the original switches, and boost brightness a little.
          Tim Reese
          Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS, hubcaps.
          Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination ATs, 7600 GVWR
          Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
          GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
          ECO Green: '15 FCA Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk

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          • joe
            • Apr 28, 2000
            • 22392
            #6
            Originally posted by tgreese
            Do you have an annual inspection in your area? The E-codes have a great pattern, but they would not pass inspection here.
            No Tim, none of that here. Though they don't have DOT embedded into the lense, I just run the stock high/low wattage (35/55?) Never felt a need for going higher. Run'em in all my round eye cars/trucks/bikes. Never had an issue with LEO's either.
            joe
            "Don't mind me. I'm just here for the alibi"

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            • RamJetFSJ
              350 Buick
              • Jul 18, 2001
              • 896
              #7
              Ben
              1980 Wagoneer - Ram Jet 350, 700R4, NP208, 4" lift, 33x10.5 tires.

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              • Old Ironsides
                258 I6
                • Jul 06, 2014
                • 435
                #8
                Wow Ben nice rig! Can't believe I haven't seen that rig around SB area. What lights are those?
                Grant

                Old Ironsides: '76 J-10, 401 (1406/2131/DUI/RV Cam), TH400, Part Time, 3" lift, 33s, 346K Miles
                Ironsides: '75 J-10, 360 (1406/2131/MSD), TH400 QT, 6" lift, 33s, 110K Miles
                '77 Cherokee Chief, 401/Th400, QT, 4" lift... Totalled
                '79 Wagoneer, 360, TH400, QT

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                • RKTINC
                  230 Tornado
                  • May 08, 2017
                  • 23
                  #9
                  Rhino Chaser

                  Near rig. It appears to be a wrap finish on a pretty clean 87 GW.

                  Google "Rhino Chaser" I would love to see a pick up done in that style by Jonathan Ward. Love the front bumper and lights.

                  RKTINC

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                  • RamJetFSJ
                    350 Buick
                    • Jul 18, 2001
                    • 896
                    #10
                    hah. not mine. just showing the headlights - They are from JW Speaker
                    Builder: http://iamroamr.com

                    Im happy w/ my H4 Hellas and Relay conversion. More than bright enough for daily use, at least in my neck of the woods.
                    Last edited by RamJetFSJ; 08-18-2017, 12:33 PM.
                    Ben
                    1980 Wagoneer - Ram Jet 350, 700R4, NP208, 4" lift, 33x10.5 tires.

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                    • dbabicky
                      258 I6
                      • Dec 31, 2011
                      • 339
                      #11
                      Originally posted by joe
                      Hella H4 E-code lamps. The "E-Code" (Euro) have a great light pattern.
                      I use these in my 1975 J-10, 1998 wrangler, and 1997 Cherokee that I sold. I also did the relay harness upgrade to all of them. I absolutely love them.
                      1975 J-10,360,TH400,QT,
                      1998 Wrangler,TJ,4.0L,5spd
                      2000 Chevy K3500,454 Auto
                      2009 GMC Canyon,3.7,Auto, 2.5" lift/leveling kit
                      all with a looney DAV behind the wheel.
                      "Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill"

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                      • itselliot
                        350 Buick
                        • Aug 28, 2010
                        • 1042
                        #12
                        picture....

                        MIB,....IS there a reason that you've omitted the filler bar? I have a few if you need.
                        If the PM's are full,...try e mail!
                        [email protected]
                        616 four 03 44 0 five
                        '78 J-20 401 Q/T not quite stock anymore....Frame off Resto Mod..Super Cab nearing completion. SOMEDAY
                        "90 GW 360/727/229/3:31s 2" lift (SOLD in 2015)
                        '78 CJ7 Built from Scratch over a 7 year span.

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