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'59 Headlight (LED) upgrade possible?

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Old 03-25-2024, 07:21 PM
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Has anyone found a LED headlight application for a '59? So far I have found nothing that doesn't require modifications to the lamp housing. Would like to keep it as close to stock if possible. Cataract surgery helped some but the original headlights could still use some serious help. Thanks!
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I've used these. Work great and no mods needed.
https://vintagecarleds.com/shop/5-75...5-75-inch-kit/
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What I've done with my older cars is replace the sealed beam headlight with a Hella housing made for H4 bulbs and then used LED bulbs instead of halogen. The result is amazing. There are some very good LED bulbs that mimic the H4 halogen. The current draw is negligible and requires no special wiring.
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