Randall,
Thank you and all the rest who responded. I started thinking about
headlights (a bit early, at this juncture, having done just that: looking
on e-bay at some ads. Fortunately I looked at the feedback comments on one
of the sellers, and wasn't much impressed with what people were saying, such
that e-bay became not an option, although not all vendors had negative
feedback. I'm glad I asked folks on the list. Something's down so I can't
link up with the first link below right now, but I can't wait to see what my
new headlights are going to look like!
Thank you everybody.
Terry Smith
'59 TR3A
> Terry, my suggestion for a vendor would be
> http://www.danielsternlighting.com/
> and for your situation, I'd recommend the
> "7" Convex/Dome-face H4 high/low beam" (without city lights)
> plus
> "60/55W Osram Super High Efficiency Plus 50"
> bulbs.
>
> You could ask him about the "highly domed R2" lamps but I think the ones
> above will look better and H4 quartz halogen bulbs are far more common
> (readily available at most auto parts stores).
>
> If small alterations are acceptable to you, I'd also consider adding fuses
> and relays into the headlight circuit. This can be done without making
any
> permanent modifications to the car or wiring harness (although you may
have
> to get a bit creative with the relay mounting). The original headlight
> circuit was completely unfused, so a short means first the wiring harness
> melts down and then usually the headlight switch dies. BTDT, T-shirt
caught
> fire ...
>
> I've been considering writing an article on the subject of brighter lights
> for the club newsletter ... if I actually do it I'll post it here.
> Basically similar to Chris K's article at
> http://www.dimebank.com/Light-up.html
> but in a slightly different format.
>
> Oh, and I wouldn't mess with the stuff being advertised on eBay. That's
> where I got the ones currently on my TR, but it was enough of a hassle
that
> when I bought lamps for the Stag, I went to Daniel (link above). His
prices
> are a bit higher, but IMO it's worth it to have a salesperson that is
> interested in what you need, instead of what he can make the most money
on.
> The quality of the ones I got from eBay is dubious, too.
>
> NFI, just a satisfied customer.
>
> Randall
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