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Old 02-15-2020, 01:40 PM   #14
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Default Re: 6 Volt dim headlights

An easy fix to dim headlights on a Ford is to make sure all or the wiring/grounds are clean and tight. Add a GM style headlight relay into the headlight wiring. The headlight switch will activate the relay, then full power goes from the relay to the headlights. Conventional 6v headlights will be amazingly bright.
When I converted the headlights on my '36 from the original reflector/bulb type, I used '40 Chevy headlight pods/wiring, eliminating the original Ford column mounted switch. When I removed the '40 Chevy headlight pods in 1961/62 in favor of original 36 pods I retained the Chevy wiring and relay.

Ya know the old saying, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'..
For those of you that have never noticed, the pic in my Avatar is of my car with the '40 Chevy headlights.
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