Picked up a ‘67 to give to my 10yr old som one day after ‘Dad’ drives it a bit 🤣. Appreciate the ‘coupon’ and this classic mod that helps with safety greatly. Went with new fan-less 4000 lumens German Helo lens upgrade after seeing how pour the standard bulbs project. Noticed the LED are like 4x even H4 bulbs so excited. Couldn’t justify the top option wirh 3 lense choices personally but excited to be safer and brighter. As a VDub newbie; your channel has been invaluable to me. Thanks!
Have a look at 5:40. This is the look I saw when I installed the LED H4s. It looks really bright in front of the car, so you might think that's good. But look further down the road, there's hardly any illumination. I left the LEDs in for a couple of months, then finally went back to the old type H4s. The far field was vastly superior with the old ones.
I'm so glad you posted this video, I was going to buy aftermarket lights that would have cost me $250 before tax, shipping, and handling. I looked these up, so much cheaper and a lot brighter. the other lights were only halogens as well. you got me sold on these!!!
lindley345 you should've spent $250 on a pair of Marchal headlights. These lamps are junk not saying the LED is but the rest of the lamp is junk very cheaply made.
Toll das es sowas gibt, aber wie funktioniert das mit Abblend und Fernlicht, hat die neue LED Leuchte im Scheinwerfer auch 2 verschiedene Lampen in dem Leuchtkörper,wie einer H-4 Glühbirne? Wäre mal gut zu Wissen. Danke
They are not, you can get them here, I updated the link vintagecarleds.com/shop/7-inch/vcm3-7-inch-led-headlight-kit/ make sure to use my code to get 10% off.
I see there is no dust boot or gasket for the bulb to housing..... what keeps them from getting grimy inside the housing or getting full of condensation? i'm interested but skeptical
@@Jayvans_Super , I love them. I run them in the summer heat, and now in the winter rains. They sit behind the 1963 VW glass covers, so they don't have direct cooling like they would in later model Bugs, but I've not had any issues. I also bought a set for my mid-seventies Toyota Land Cruiser, and they're working well there too. Five stars, I recommend
@@texasdoc68 mine fit easily in the headlight buckets. Did you get them from Vintage? It seems to me that the replacement LED assembly is no bigger than the stock incandescent bulbs. (I'd have to take them out to be certain.) By the way, my 1963 was converted to 12 volts about 40 years ago. I wonder if the 6 volts bulbs are bigger?
We're you driving in the Santa Barbara, CA area, the highway you were on reminds me of a stretch of the 101 between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Thank-you for the video.
i bought some more modern LED ones that have blinkers built into the lights, they have two extra wires (probably for the blinkers) how would i connect them to where the blinkers would work ?
Any options out there for LED tail lights for a 6 volt 1966 beetle? I've found options for earlier models in 6 volt, but everything else I've seen is 12.
I own a few VW's that am slowly working on. Is the 65 beetle a 6 volt system? Also of the car in this video, did you have oncoming traffic flash you? My experience with LED bulb replacement is a high throw of light. Thanks
Yes originally a 65 is 6v system. I do not remember the oncoming traffic flashing me, sometimes when another car hits a bump it looks like flashing. But you are correct, many times LEDs can be very blinding.
@@classicvwbugs The beetle im working on as a winter project is a a very solid no rust bug. The VIN on the tunnel is showing a 1965 and the front trunk tag as a 1966. I'm assuming these are very similar years including the seats and headliner. Any incompatible electric etc could be a proble. I would like to confirm what engine is there. I'm unable to find a decoder for this engine. Do you know of a method? Thanks
Hello I have a 1973 Volkswagen thing we just picked up last week. Does anyone here know how to actually operate the highbeams on this stock vehicle? Thank you
Great video but I went to the website and the earliest lights they have is for a 67 why won't they work in my 61 is it because of the outer glass class
Paul Hyde, are you sure you went to Vintage Car LED? I just installed these in my '63 bug. No problem. Perfect fit. I was scared to drive at night with my stock headlights; now I have daylight at night!
Great video. I have a 72 ghia. Where so i find these type of headlights? Also, since my alternator is no good, im gonna buy a new one. Which should i buy, 55, 75, or 90 amp?...
Tomas A, depends on your loads: for a huge stereo system you need a high output alternator, but if you have a battery with better specs than original (higher amp-hours) and are converting to low-watt LEDs (which pull less amps than original) then go with a smaller size alternator. If I had a ’72 Ghia (some day!) then I’d go modern, high efficiency lamps, small high-efficiency alternator, and have more power to the wheels. Save gas, save money, save the planet.
Hi Cris Im Hector Roman I like your head ligths but first I have to fix the problem,I have in my bug my right headligth dont turn on and I swish the bulb from left to right and still wont work I check conections and look everything ok ;you have any Idea what it is??
Hector did you check to make sure your wire are connected properly to the fuse box and also did you check your fuses? That could be the issue. Hope you get it fixed. I have a 62 that I will be working on soon.
+ Daniel Jimenez There shouldn't be a need for any electrical mods, LEDs draw very little amperage. If you haven't done so, clean the grounds and contacts, and keep ypur battery terminals clean, LEDs or not, it's just ''good housekeeping".
If you can get led bulbs H4 base they plug straight in to your stock headlights, much less expensive,but if the silver coating is faded and chipped then now might be time to replace the whole unit.
Yes, if your split window has 7" sealed beams installed these will replace them just fine. Use the coupon "classicvwbugs" for 10% your order @ vintagecarleds.com
We also have a 6 to 12 volt converter you can wire at the fuse block so our 12 volt headlights work in your 66 (its what I did for my 6 volt 66') -Thomas @ vintagecarleds
If your 58' beetle has US spec headlights with 7" sealed beams yes, any of the 7" kits vintagecarleds.com has fits. IF you have 6 volt please get the VC6V headlight kit for 6 volt cars. Coupon code "Classicvwbugs" for 10% off
@@classicvwbugs You did post this on youtube for the public to view correct? So expect to recieve criticism. This is a half-ass budget restoration is what it is.
@@steve5912 and like many on YT, people do not do their HW, I did not restore this car, this was a bug I saw at a car show that was for sale, I bought it, then sold it. Car was restored over 20 years ago. All on my website of course. I have been on YT since 2007, I have gotten my share of criticism. All good.
@@classicvwbugs Lol who said i was supposed to look at your website to find out? You shoulda put it in the description. Thats where most people would read it not on your website.
@@steve5912 Yeah not true, over 2 million folks hit my website each month, all funneled through YT. And why put it in the description? I'm talking about putting LEDs on a bug, you just assumed it was a bug I restored. I have so many videos on YT showing the bugs I restored, and I mention it that it was a bug I restored, it's in my titles, called "Build-A-BuG." DONE!
Picked up a ‘67 to give to my 10yr old som one day after ‘Dad’ drives it a bit 🤣. Appreciate the ‘coupon’ and this classic mod that helps with safety greatly. Went with new fan-less 4000 lumens German Helo lens upgrade after seeing how pour the standard bulbs project. Noticed the LED are like 4x even H4 bulbs so excited. Couldn’t justify the top option wirh 3 lense choices personally but excited to be safer and brighter. As a VDub newbie; your channel has been invaluable to me. Thanks!
This is straight up one of the best review videos of headlights ever. Thank you.
Make sure you use "classicvwbugs" for 10% off :)
Have a look at 5:40. This is the look I saw when I installed the LED H4s. It looks really bright in front of the car, so you might think that's good. But look further down the road, there's hardly any illumination. I left the LEDs in for a couple of months, then finally went back to the old type H4s. The far field was vastly superior with the old ones.
I'm so glad you posted this video, I was going to buy aftermarket lights that would have cost me $250 before tax, shipping, and handling. I looked these up, so much cheaper and a lot brighter. the other lights were only halogens as well. you got me sold on these!!!
Sweet thank you
lindley345 you should've spent $250 on a pair of Marchal headlights. These lamps are junk not saying the LED is but the rest of the lamp is junk very cheaply made.
Jimmy Grant dang, I didn't know that. thanks for the info.
Too expensive at $200+ a pop. Rather go just changing to led bulbs
Love that convertible beetle, I just started working on my 1973 Super Beetle
How’s the beetle coming along?
H4 Conversions have been around for years . You need only get an H4 Conversion and replace the 9003 H4 Bulb with a new LED Bulb that is 9003 base .
It 's cool. LED light as well can save power from the battery. Great works.
Just ordered the CW3500 LED headlamps for my 1971 VW Super Beetle. Can't wait to try them.
Thanks Jay! Let us know how you like them. Thomas @ vintagecarleds
Toll das es sowas gibt, aber wie funktioniert das mit Abblend und Fernlicht, hat die neue LED Leuchte im Scheinwerfer auch 2 verschiedene Lampen in dem Leuchtkörper,wie einer H-4 Glühbirne? Wäre mal gut zu Wissen. Danke
Best upgrade you can make. I used to hate driving at night
Thank you so much for posting this video man. This is exactly what I've been looking for!
Oh, i checked the website for vintageLED. They have 2 types of lens,...which one u recommend for my 72 ghia?
Anyone know why they discontinued the 6 volt version of these?
They are not, you can get them here, I updated the link vintagecarleds.com/shop/7-inch/vcm3-7-inch-led-headlight-kit/ make sure to use my code to get 10% off.
wonder if they would fit in a berrien buggy frame for the lights ? the depth ,,,,,nice work
I see there is no dust boot or gasket for the bulb to housing..... what keeps them from getting grimy inside the housing or getting full of condensation? i'm interested but skeptical
cool! I thought about putting LED lights on mine as well.. I might just do it.
Hey Chris, thanks for the tip! I installed them in my '63. By the way, they've upgraded the lights, no longer have the little fan.
Without the fan, how are those lights holding up?
@@Jayvans_Super , I love them. I run them in the summer heat, and now in the winter rains. They sit behind the 1963 VW glass covers, so they don't have direct cooling like they would in later model Bugs, but I've not had any issues. I also bought a set for my mid-seventies Toyota Land Cruiser, and they're working well there too. Five stars, I recommend
How did they fit? I just bought the 6v version and they are to long to fit in the fender being the housing.
@@texasdoc68 mine fit easily in the headlight buckets. Did you get them from Vintage? It seems to me that the replacement LED assembly is no bigger than the stock incandescent bulbs. (I'd have to take them out to be certain.)
By the way, my 1963 was converted to 12 volts about 40 years ago. I wonder if the 6 volts bulbs are bigger?
Love the idea of the lights. In the video you never said anything about hi-beam? Do the lights come with that option?
Chris, what is the Kelvin-temperature rating. I like white headlights but would not like blue-white.
I’ve got the LED headlights, but what do you put in the turn signal housings? Thanks!
We're you driving in the Santa Barbara, CA area, the highway you were on reminds me of a stretch of the 101 between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara. Thank-you for the video.
+yellownp22541 No NY
Thank you.
Chris Vallone- I know this is off subject, but is 20w-50 oil ok for a 76 bug?
I need LED bulbs for 66 bug with a 12 volt alternator. I noticed the you said 67 and later. Will the vintage bulbs work?
Where do yo buy them? I bought some and they didn't fit without cutting and shaping metal. I took them back. I have a 67 bug.
i bought some more modern LED ones that have blinkers built into the lights, they have two extra wires (probably for the blinkers) how would i connect them to where the blinkers would work ?
Any options out there for LED tail lights for a 6 volt 1966 beetle? I've found options for earlier models in 6 volt, but everything else I've seen is 12.
Chris, I need help removing my 74 dash board, I removed the four visible bolts. Are there any underneath?
In Australia my 72 super beetle has park light globe in the headlight. is there any provision for these in the new led bulb units?
Would these lights for on a 72 beetle?
Yes.
Also, have you experienced any issues in using these with the eyebrows?
My `71 SuperBeetle has _Hella_ halogen replacement. Very bright ! No fan.. 👌🌜
I own a few VW's that am slowly working on. Is the 65 beetle a 6 volt system? Also of the car in this video, did you have oncoming traffic flash you? My experience with LED bulb replacement is a high throw of light. Thanks
Yes originally a 65 is 6v system. I do not remember the oncoming traffic flashing me, sometimes when another car hits a bump it looks like flashing. But you are correct, many times LEDs can be very blinding.
@@classicvwbugs The beetle im working on as a winter project is a a very solid no rust bug. The VIN on the tunnel is showing a 1965 and the front trunk tag as a 1966. I'm assuming these are very similar years including the seats and headliner. Any incompatible electric etc could be a proble. I would like to confirm what engine is there. I'm unable to find a decoder for this engine. Do you know of a method? Thanks
Also someone has converted to 12V. Makes the electrical a little confusing to me.
@@1ProShooter Yes thesamba.com can help in their tech section. www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.php
do you have a vital on installing a bullet turn signals.. I have all og pieces. try to install them on my 63
Is there any way to soften the light, I like being able to see but I don't like blinding other drivers
I'm wondering this myself - they're blinding and should not be allowed as is!
As long as your headlights are aimed correctly you will not blind other drivers. The cutoff on these is sharp.
do these similar ones fit 1966 beetle assemblies too? do they simply slide in? my 66 is 12v .
Had LEDs for a while in my 71SB, bought the H4 headlamp from Kaddyshack then bought the led bulbs separately, best upgrade for lighting.
Jose where did u buy the LED's
central los angeles
what about h.i.d's wanted to put some on. but these look clear i like it.
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Old video but hey Chris what would you recommend this type of lights for a 63 housing???
Yes it would.
Thanks so much keep up the fun good work 🙂👍
NICE!!! I was in doubt about it but I will install them!
Hello I have a 1973 Volkswagen thing we just picked up last week.
Does anyone here know how to actually operate the highbeams on this stock vehicle?
Thank you
Are u using a generator or alternator ?
Genny
Any issues so far ? I want to do the same with my bug.
Did they start flickering when installed?
Chris, you didn’t mention whether the LED headlights have a high beam. Also, we’d like to see it demoed in your video.
I do show it in the video.
They do have hi and low beam built in.
@@thomasduncan8289 do you currently have any discount codes for ordering LED from your website?
@@tomasalvarez6040 the code: Classicvwbugs will save you 10%
@@thomasduncan8289 thanks…just ordered last nite👍👍. Curious, if you also carry 6volt led for a 64 bug?
Great video but I went to the website and the earliest lights they have is for a 67 why won't they work in my 61 is it because of the outer glass class
Paul Hyde, are you sure you went to Vintage Car LED? I just installed these in my '63 bug. No problem. Perfect fit. I was scared to drive at night with my stock headlights; now I have daylight at night!
Great video. I have a 72 ghia. Where so i find these type of headlights? Also, since my alternator is no good, im gonna buy a new one. Which should i buy, 55, 75, or 90 amp?...
Tomas A, depends on your loads: for a huge stereo system you need a high output alternator, but if you have a battery with better specs than original (higher amp-hours) and are converting to low-watt LEDs (which pull less amps than original) then go with a smaller size alternator. If I had a ’72 Ghia (some day!) then I’d go modern, high efficiency lamps, small high-efficiency alternator, and have more power to the wheels. Save gas, save money, save the planet.
This was super useful thank you!
I need those, thanks for sharing.
On low beam does it only light up the top half of the housing or the full thing?
The VC2500 is our old discontinued model, all of our new 7" models light the entire housing full.
Hostility, get them! They light up the whole thing. On my FJ-40 I have the kind that only light the top half, so I know what you mean.
What kind of 12v system are you using?
nice little swap! should help a lot of people see mucho better :)
Hi Cris Im Hector Roman I like your head ligths but first I have to fix the problem,I have in my bug my right headligth dont turn on and I swish the bulb from left to right and still wont work I check conections and look everything ok ;you have any Idea what it is??
Hector did you check to make sure your wire are connected properly to the fuse box and also did you check your fuses? That could be the issue. Hope you get it fixed. I have a 62 that I will be working on soon.
Cool!
Yes just grab the standard 12v LED bulb, you are good.
Do you need to swap fuses to run these head lamps
nope.
Mahalo from Honolulu Hawaii !
What fan cools the bulb ?
Excellent.Thankyou.
Hi Chris! What do you recomend for 6v Beetle? I own a 62. Is there any led bulb for it? Thank you!
emmauruguay did you ever hear back? Need an option for a '64 356.
accounts with high light and low light?
do you guys just sell the led and cable?? I have a 3rd gen camaro and I'd like LEDs. Thanks. I checked the site but only saw for VW..
We do not sell, I just made a review of the light.
+Chris Vallone oh, well found a site called "hidnation.com" that has a big variety for different cars. But thanks for the response.
Is there any modifications needed to electricals like fuses. 16 amperage right?
+ Daniel Jimenez There shouldn't be a need for any electrical mods, LEDs draw very little amperage. If you haven't done so, clean the grounds and contacts, and keep ypur battery terminals clean, LEDs or not, it's just ''good housekeeping".
For sure. Thank you!
seems like they should change that fan idea
+Pimento Momento hmmm , maybe yeah, I guess they get hot.
what kit is this? whats it called?
I like this, great conversion.
Are they available for European (E1)headlights? I have a 1971 VW 1300 with factory 1200cc engine.
If you can get led bulbs H4 base they plug straight in to your stock headlights, much less expensive,but if the silver coating is faded and chipped then now might be time to replace the whole unit.
does the company sell 66 and older 'sloped' lights?
+Josh Briggs no just the bulb, you can buy the sloped assemblies elsewhere.
What sites can i get 6volt headlights from
www.vintagecarleds.com and use the coupon code "classicvwbugs" to get 10% off.
Are there LED's for turn signals and tail lights?
yes, they make 1157 bulbs etc...just plug n play
Do these same headlights work on 66 and older beetles? @Chris Valone
+Matt Jackson as stated in the video, they do not have 6 volts yet, but if your car is 12v, it will.
Will these fit on the splitwindow buses?
Yes, if your split window has 7" sealed beams installed these will replace them just fine. Use the coupon "classicvwbugs" for 10% your order @ vintagecarleds.com
How much are those ??
Chris Vallone is this possible on a 1966 beetle?
yes if it is 12v
We also have a 6 to 12 volt converter you can wire at the fuse block so our 12 volt headlights work in your 66 (its what I did for my 6 volt 66') -Thomas @ vintagecarleds
Love these
how much did you pay?
all of those lens options are on back-order as on this post...
yes check back soon
Do they have brights?
+Goprof150 yes, I flick them on and off in the video
What's the name of the color of that beetle?
Looks like Horizon Blue to me.
Wanted to see the high beams
+Geo Von Lengerke I show them in the video
It happens at 5:10, right?
beautiful!
Nice Lights
Where can I find these lights?
I am going to have them on my site very soon.
vintagecarleds.com Make sure to use "classicvwbugs" coupon code for 10% off!
Will these fit a 58 Beetle?
If your 58' beetle has US spec headlights with 7" sealed beams yes, any of the 7" kits vintagecarleds.com has fits. IF you have 6 volt please get the VC6V headlight kit for 6 volt cars. Coupon code "Classicvwbugs" for 10% off
does it work with 1303 beetles too?
+HNRichard as long as it is 12v
You mean there are 6V Supers?
any square led 4x7?
could u ship these to pakistan?
When I turn my lights on in my 70 beetle I get a huge voltage drop
+ Bert Thomas Clean your battery terminals, connections and grounds, and do not forget the fuse box. You should check the wiring, too.
To bright, I said it. I'm not a fan of the "whiteness". They give me a headache, to high a kelvin temperature.
TheGuerillapatriot to too two I believe TOO bright is proper.
TheGuerillapatriot the reflector and lens is complete junk I've seen them for sale for as low as $20 for a pair dirt cheap foreign made junk.
This is the led headlight I'm planning to get sites.google.com/site/HeadlightSupreme
Color and brightness have nothing to do with one another. They are separate properties.
Absolutely agree - they're a menace and should be banned from public roads!
I find beetle old model, light hand, like that for buying am tanzanian
Thanks!
Ariel camacho. Brought me hear
I love this!
Any for a 1965
Yes, if its 12 volt.
That's mot a 67 bummper
fun game: count "as you can see"
Nice.
Too funny,you can get on fleabay their 399.00 hellas for 60 dollars a pair,add the bulbs for 30 bucks and save 309.00
All nice and painted outside and rusting to shit under and behind the fenders smfh
And you are...?? Who's this guy?
@@classicvwbugs You did post this on youtube for the public to view correct? So expect to recieve criticism. This is a half-ass budget restoration is what it is.
@@steve5912 and like many on YT, people do not do their HW, I did not restore this car, this was a bug I saw at a car show that was for sale, I bought it, then sold it. Car was restored over 20 years ago. All on my website of course. I have been on YT since 2007, I have gotten my share of criticism. All good.
@@classicvwbugs Lol who said i was supposed to look at your website to find out? You shoulda put it in the description. Thats where most people would read it not on your website.
@@steve5912 Yeah not true, over 2 million folks hit my website each month, all funneled through YT. And why put it in the description? I'm talking about putting LEDs on a bug, you just assumed it was a bug I restored. I have so many videos on YT showing the bugs I restored, and I mention it that it was a bug I restored, it's in my titles, called "Build-A-BuG." DONE!
That foam tape looks ugly! They need to do better than that. Other than that...nice!
Please dont use LEDs on vintage cars. They are terrible. Use good H4 bulbs with relais.
Zzz
Stop saying bulb it's a dam headlight
Really? this is what you are complaining about?
"They look very stock"
Holy shit; what a joke!
but will it work for RIght hand drive driving?
Nope, it will work for no driving, you will blind anyone you meet or follow, and the police will gladly put them out.