Comparison of Original and Halogen Bulbs

[Kevin in NJ]

This all took place in 2013.

The question is what is on the market today????

I have heard CVB bulbs have changed.

[old31]

Kevin, good point.

6 months ago I bought halogens from one of the venders and returned them. I ended up using 35/50's and thought that they gave a better light than the halogens, and that is at a fraction of the cost. I am running a 6 volt system.

My recommendation is not to spend the money on halogens.

[RawhideKid]

Originally Posted by jegbflat

Yes, I'm very late to the party - don't know if any of you are still online at Ford Barn, but thought I'd take a chance. Your discussion was obviously very technical and especially so for me - first time car project. I'm making Grandpa's ole' '36 Chevy pickup into a RestoMod. I have all original parts for headlights, including moderately oxidized reflectors. I want to run turn signals inside bucket (my reflectors have 2 holes). Technical and engineering info aside, I would greatly appreciate just a little advice on which of the following routes to go (or is there other alternative?). This will not be a daily driver, nor a show quality truck. Limited use in parades, local car shows, probably very little night driving. Given that, my limited research says: 1) resilver my reflectors ($350) and replace bulbs with 12v OR 2) purchase new kit containing reflectors, gaskets, bulbs (standard), sockets & wiring ($130) OR 3) purchase new quartz kit just like 2) except with quartz halogen bulbs ($110) OR ?? Thank you for you insight.... jg

Since I am not sure about the size of the headlights you are using, I would suggest that if you have made this a 12v-ground car with the 9004/9007 halogen socket to use something from here http://www.jdmastar.com/product/318/...-Set-of-2.html.
I have this in a Model A bucket with one of the aftermarket replacement bucket and these are very focusable and bright. If you want to see, PM me with an email address and I will send you a video. Oh, did I mention, they only draw a TOTAL of 5amps together in High beam?

[msmaron]

welcome to yes an old but great thread. I have changed my lights and bulbs totally now, I do NOT use Halogens at all, I use a different setup that allows me to us BOTH FILAMENTS in the bulb at one time. The brightness is greater than the halogens and at 1.00 a bulb well worth it. It involves some changes in wiring but I DID It and anyone can....more later...

[1930 coupe]

In post # 19 Mike points out different lens designs. Is there any information on when each design was used?