LED Headlights

[twecomm]

Think all would agree that in 66 era cars incandescent headlights were not very good considering the LED headlight performance of todays cars. After research and some posts on various forums about folks that did conversions to various other brands of LED headlamps that required either some mechanical or electrical modifications, I decided on "Holley brand Retro Brights". A bit pricey, but they are truly plug N play with no modifications or messing around required as with other less expensive alternatives. Installed them yesterday on my 66 Charger and very pleased with them. They draw a lot less current that the original incandescents and light output is significantly better as one would expect..

 

[Michael_]

Normally i'm not a fan of LED headlights on classic cars because their modern look do not fit the design of these old cars IMHO.
But i just looked them up. They seem to have a stock appearance + plug & play.

So on first glance i like this product.
Unfortunately not allowed here in germany.
(But the conversion headlights necessary to pass german inspection aren't that bad actually and you can change just the bulb without having to replace the whole assembly.)

 

[twecomm]

On these you can order with a conventional color temperature more like that of an incandescent, or or if you prefer, a more modern whiter light like todays cars LED's.
And yes, the outward appearance looks like that of the original incandescents.

 

[Aron Gleason]

I myself have always preferred hid headlights.

 

[XXWingCar]

Think all would agree that in 66 era cars incandescent headlights were not very good considering the LED headlight performance of todays cars. After research and some posts on various forums about folks that did conversions to various other brands of LED headlamps that required either some mechanical or electrical modifications, I decided on "Holley brand Retro Brights". A bit pricey, but they are truly plug N play with no modifications or messing around required as with other less expensive alternatives. Installed them yesterday on my 66 Charger and very pleased with them. They draw a lot less current that the original incandescents and light output is significantly better as one would expect..

Appreciate this information @twecoom. I’m considering led headlight conversion for my ‘69 Charger. Have looked at the Holley, Vintage Car LED’s and Bangin’ Headlights. Was it as simple as swapping out the bulbs and plugging into the existing OEM harness? Thanks.

 

[twecomm]

Hi XXWingCar., The answer is yes, absolutely.... With the "Holley Retro Bright LED headlamps", It's that simple, Plug N Play, NO modifications required.

 

[XXWingCar]

Hi XXWingCar., The answer is yes, absolutely.... With the "Holley Retro Bright LED headlamps", It's that simple, Plug N Play, NO modifications required.

Thanks for you reply.

 

[DAH]

Are there any LEDs besides the Holly's that are a direct fit without modifing the original setup?

 

[Aron Gleason]

Are there any LEDs besides the Holly's that are a direct fit without modifing the original setup?

Check out Dapper lighting

 

[Coelacanth]

Are these seriously $300-ish per bulb? Up here in Canada, they're close to $600...for a pair of headlights. Wow.

 

[dfrazz]

Are these seriously $300-ish per bulb? Up here in Canada, they're close to $600...for a pair of headlights. Wow.

Yes, and x4 they are crazy expensive. You should check out @Crackedback and his relay harness. I have it on my '68 Charger, its a fraction of the cost and it works amazing! Here is a video of my install -

 

[Coelacanth]

Yes, and x4 they are crazy expensive. You should check out @Crackedback and his relay harness. I have it on my '68 Charger, its a fraction of the cost and it works amazing! Here is a video of my install -

I've seen several posts about those Crackedback harnesses. No way I'm spending almost as much on 4 headlights than an entire new repro 70 Charger front grille assembly.

 

[Crackedback]

Yes, and x4 they are crazy expensive. You should check out @Crackedback and his relay harness. I have it on my '68 Charger, its a fraction of the cost and it works amazing! Here is a video of my install -

Thanks for the referral.

 

[DAH]

Yes, and x4 they are crazy expensive. You should check out @Crackedback and his relay harness. I have it on my '68 Charger, its a fraction of the cost and it works amazing! Here is a video of my install -

Thanks for the information. I have watch the video and I am missing how the wiring harness connects for the light switch in the car to work.

 

[DAH]

Thanks for the referral.

Hi, How much is the wiring harness?

 

[Crackedback]

Hi, How much is the wiring harness?

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That might answer some questions. 2 headlight are 140 and 4 headlight are 170-175 now.