Thanks for the detailed response.
I really like the "period correct" look of the PL700, but it seems possible
to pick up performance with a more modern design. I've also heard that QC
on the reproductions can be somewhat hit/miss?
Mike
In a message dated 12/28/2013 1:12:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
mark44124@gmail.com writes:
Mike,
Consider these GE Nighthawk Sport H6024NHS 7" sealed beams, they put out
twice the light on low beam over the old incandescents and are only 35
watts
per lamp. They are low enough of a draw you can use them as DRL (daylight
running lamps) for additional visibility even running the generator. The
high beams are 65 watts and throw quite a nice pattern.
On sale now at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/GE-H6024NHS-Nighthawk-Automotive-Headlight/dp/B0017ODW
1C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388263695&sr=8-1&keywords=ge+H6024NHS
Be forewarned, the classic sealed beam will completely disappear in a
couple
years, if ANYONE needs headlights you better buy some now and stash them
away.
Be very wary of buying old non-sealed lamp shells such as the P700 or
Hella/Cibie types, as the reflective coating inside decays rapidly and you
wind up loosing much of the light output. This is a fundamental problem
with
this type of forward lighting, which is why the DOT outlawed them back in
the '50's. A sealed beam always gives you a fresh reflector with every new
lamp.
Bugz - 32 years in the Automotive/Halogen lighting industry
-----Original Message-----
From: MWood24020@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:49 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Headlights
Other options? I'm thinking a more modern Hella (or equivalent) halogen
might function better?
TIA
Mike
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