Sealed Beam to Quartz Halogen

Davew

Davew

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1930 coupe came with sealed beam headlights. would like to change to quartz halogens. what would i need to do to make the change?.i'm going to change to a 6 volt alternator. Thanks, David
 
Remove the sealed beams and see what remains of the original (reflectors, wiring, etc), then ck what you just observed against a pictorial in most vendor's catalogs to see what you need to order.
Paul in CT
 
I am using everything stock except for the bulbs--- 35watt bulbs-- never battery low using stock generator-, original sockets and reflectors---- it not so much the wattage, my halogens take less amps than seal beams--- focus is very important, many aftermarket halogen systems don't focus
 
Will check to see what is left inside the light. Kurt, where did you get your 35 watt bulbs?
 
I use sealed beam halogens, 12V alternator. Available at any auto parts store. Swapped the earlier sealed beam sockets for heavier duty sold by Snyders several years ago--not sure if that was necessary, but seemed like a prudent idea and not expensive.

Once you commit to an alternator, isn't the authenticity war lost? Why extend the inconvenience by sticking with 6V?
 
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