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Hi guys! There's probably a hundred strings on this topic but this is easier LOL.
What do you all recommend for 6V headlights? I want LED but I see a lot halogen kits on Amazon. Ideas?

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The halogen lamps are known to draw a lot more current than stock lamps. Not certain what charging system you have or how good it does its job.
Something to consider when making your decision.
 
Kube said:
The halogen lamps are known to draw a lot more current than stock lamps. Not certain what charging system you have or how good it does its job.
Something to consider when making your decision.
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Good to know, I have the original charging system so would rather not draw more power.

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You did not mention in your write up if you were referring to original reflector type lights or sealed beams.
The reflector '39 and earlier lights are a real pain to work with. I converted the headlights on my '36 to sealed beams in 1952 using a conversion for truck lights and '36 trk bezels. My lights don't have the '36 "bug eyed" look, but they work great.
I got rid of the original switch on the bottom of the steering gears in favor of a dash mounted pull switch and a floor mounted dimmer. I also wired in a relay in lieu of direct wiring, the relay cut down voltage draw and made the 6v lights very bright.
I have driven my car for thousands of miles over rural highways in all kinds of weather.
I have a '39 conv that I converted over to halogen head lights, big mistake, the halogen bulbs don't work with the prism's in the lens, lots of un-directed light. I am in the process of converting the '39 back to bulbs, having reflectors nickle plated, securing new sockets and using Ron Francis 'Bright Bulbs.
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I am working on a 1950 F3 currantly has sealed beam lights. I ordered the bulbs from LEDLights per the thread that Black 50 shared and I ordered a set of Octane Lighting H4 lights. They come with Halogen bulbs but I will use the LED bulbs instead. What I liked about the Octane Lighting lenses is that they have amber LED inserts at the bottom. I am hoping that works out, I need new turn signal lights anyway and this will take care of that. I am already planning to convert the tail lights, brake lights and turn signals to 12 V through a 6V to 12V converter. Not quite ready to do the full 12V conversion yet.

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