Led or Quartz/Halogen Headlights

[DHZIEMAN]

Originally Posted by loubob

I am very interested in upgrading the headlights on my '30 coupe to either led's or quartz/halogen.


Looking for suggestions or recommendations from the FB community.


Can led's be a direct replacement or are modifications needed? Do I need to install grounding wires? Specific directions requested. Can they be adjusted?


Can quartz/halogen be adjusted? Does the 3 wire plug get very hot? I read where a member used a bakelite plug(napa) instead to tolerate the heat.


Will I be able to still use my parking lamps after the conversion?


Loubob

If you search on "6V Quartz Halogen Headlight Question" it is another thread on this subject that will provide additional info on the pros and cons of headlight conversions and what folks have tried!

[dumb person]

Originally Posted by Badpuppy

I wouldn't recommend those bulbs for replacement headlights. From what I see, they can not be focused, due to simple geometry - the light doesn't emit from a single point like a filament. Worse than that they don't provide the proper "dip" required by legal standards, they simply reduce intensity, which is still too bright for oncoming traffic.

The ones I would consider are discussed here -

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

I should point out these won't work in H-type (28-E29) housings since those socket contacts are vertical.

That focus/dip is true for stop-tail style corncob bulbs with all the little
emitters but the kind with the one high intensity chip facing each way seem to focus pretty well.