Nice!!!! I just did a Hella H4 conversion on my Nova! What a coincidence. I even put them on relays - oh what a good boy am I. The disgustang is looking great!!! #fundriver
Watching these wiring videos has definitely taken the edge off the knife that is wiring for me. I feel like i can actually attack the wiring in my new project and get the old girl on the road for the first time in two decades
About that key in the drivers side low beam area ... Reminded me of when I was in High School in the late '70s. I had a job pumping gas and one of the mechanics that worked at the attached shop had a 64 1/2 Falcon with a 289/4 sp. He had a key like that in the passenger rear quarter that was hooked to a 2nd coil that ran thru a 1 second pulser that was his theft deterrent device. Of course you need to make sure the key has a rubber isolator under it. ;-)
I had a 69 convertible for a long time. Headlights were always needing to be replaced. Either burned out or a rock smashed em. A refrigerator magnet will hold the bucket in place while your other two hands can hold the trim ring and headlight. Little tip for the guy who knows everything...
Ah! The lost art of three handed sealed beam replacement! Looks good, nothing better than clear, clean, bright headlights. Fire burger won’t know how to act with all the electrical working on his car. He might think something is REALLY wrong! LOL Thanks for sharing.
You should check out octane headlight kits on Amazon or directly through the company. I got a set for my 69 Firebird and there were housings for low and high beams so there’s wasn’t any modifications needed for them to fit. And they’re H4 style as well and they’re awesome. Just another option for the future if you want.
one option would be to wire the small bulbs to the fog light switch, at least they'd be functional. Also, good suggestion in the comments to use a relay instead of direct connection to the switch.
I am surprised that David wanted those bulbs. There are some really decent led's that look like real sealed beams, only brighter and last for many years... I used a lot of those lights to upgrade older bulbs, I never liked installing them since I did fry one the first time by touching it. Never did wear the rubber gloves while working on stuff, but they were pretty hard to get back then... Actually I wore white cotton gloves when doing some stuff as a helicopter mechanic, but that was way back in the day. I had a toolbox drawer for white cotton gloves there. The company provided them.
you are going to melt the wires going to your pressure switch. you have them tie wrapped to the discharge line for the ac compressor. don't ask me how i know this. but good video on the light install
Actually I don't think the spring attaches to the trim ring, there should be a specific hole for it in the bucket. That way you can replace the bulb when everything is assembled.
Normally, I think you would be right on that thought. But these trim rings only had two screws, so he would need the spring to hold the third side securely
Couple notes - you are using high power H4 bulb, which are not meant for on road use (80/100W). They are too bright and hot. They will eventually damage the chrome inside the lamps. Also the oncomming traffic will thank you. The other thing, it's not like all cars in Europe have parking light connected to a turn signal stock. It's more like VW group thing. The other manufacturers don't do that very often.
The lighting pattern isn’t ideal for driving in the US but can be adjusted to not be to bad. I had opel,VW,BMW,mbz and they all had park lighting and adjustable headlights there before I got my f150. I also did a few TUF conversation that didn’t have park lighting
@@luckysgarageshow The pattern itself is somewhat decent and we use these Hella and Autopal lamps a lot on imported vehicles, but we use the right H4 bulbs, which have 55/60 W.
Did anybody else notice that the first bucket installed on the driver's side was stamped RL for right lower? Maybe both lowers were stamped the same way?
Remove the headlight bezels. If you want to get deep into it , 66 chevelles have a self contained bracket that holds both lights and bolts to the core support. Its a little tricky , but it can be removed with the grille in. If you buy replacement adjusters , remove 1 of your originals and make sure the new ones are identical. For years the aftermarket ones did not fit the square holes in the bracket. Its pretty self explanatory once you get into it.
I saw something similar on an old 70s Trans Am while I was in a wrecking yard a few years ago. My best guess was a battery/ignition shut off switch. Maybe for extra security. I have no idea if that was actually a thing back in the day though.
Lucky please make Freiburger do something about that front bumper. I like the paint as is but that bent bumper gets under my skin. find a decent straight one doesn't have to be perfect chrome just straight
To this day, i dont know what is the key+lock thing in front of the driver's side headlamp for. Extra security? Battery cutoff? EDIT: huh. Apprently whatever it was used for, it isnt hooked up now. That only makes me wonder more.
OK YOU MADE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. The old factory harness does not carry enough voltage through the switch to fully acheive the full potintail of the h4 bulbs..The fix is using the factory harness to flip 30amp relays straight to the battery....you would not beleive the difference and puts far less stress on your healight switch!
I was hoping you would turn the lights on at the end of the video so we could see how they look.
amen brother. i screamed at the screen for him to turn them on but he didn't listen. so disappointed.
damn ! yourright
yes and they are a nice low cost upgrade. My buddy’s Boss 302 got them and they work great.
On my bucket list for my Nova
The disgustang can be too nice for Freiburger when you're done with it
The devil is in the details , great vid Lucky .
Nice!!!! I just did a Hella H4 conversion on my Nova! What a coincidence. I even put them on relays - oh what a good boy am I. The disgustang is looking great!!! #fundriver
I have heard the small bulbs called city lights. Hella lights rock! Another good video from Lucky's Garage!
Watching these wiring videos has definitely taken the edge off the knife that is wiring for me. I feel like i can actually attack the wiring in my new project and get the old girl on the road for the first time in two decades
About that key in the drivers side low beam area ... Reminded me of when I was in High School in the late '70s. I had a job pumping gas and one of the mechanics that worked at the attached shop had a 64 1/2 Falcon with a 289/4 sp. He had a key like that in the passenger rear quarter that was hooked to a 2nd coil that ran thru a 1 second pulser that was his theft deterrent device. Of course you need to make sure the key has a rubber isolator under it. ;-)
The hella housing produce a nice clean cut off. Also aim up to the right,help light up road sides
I had a 69 convertible for a long time. Headlights were always needing to be replaced. Either burned out or a rock smashed em. A refrigerator magnet will hold the bucket in place while your other two hands can hold the trim ring and headlight. Little tip for the guy who knows everything...
Hello Lucky great episode David Mustang is looking great. Wishing you well Take Care
Ah! The lost art of three handed sealed beam replacement! Looks good, nothing better than clear, clean, bright headlights. Fire burger won’t know how to act with all the electrical working on his car. He might think something is REALLY wrong! LOL Thanks for sharing.
Love the show Lucky! Excellent tech tips. Keep it up!
This is my favorite car in the world.
i always learn something new watching your videos
Thanks for the update Lucky ✌
The wire ids are printed on with an ink jet just before going into the machine that cuts them to length
That car looks better every time I see it. 🤘
Clean installation lucky....✌
You should check out octane headlight kits on Amazon or directly through the company. I got a set for my 69 Firebird and there were housings for low and high beams so there’s wasn’t any modifications needed for them to fit. And they’re H4 style as well and they’re awesome. Just another option for the future if you want.
Had to get all new adjusters when I restored the grille/headlights for a 70 Torino GT. Used 69 mustang adjusters.
Looks much better than when they pulled it out of mouseville.
one option would be to wire the small bulbs to the fog light switch, at least they'd be functional. Also, good suggestion in the comments to use a relay instead of direct connection to the switch.
I am surprised that David wanted those bulbs. There are some really decent led's that look like real sealed beams, only brighter and last for many years... I used a lot of those lights to upgrade older bulbs, I never liked installing them since I did fry one the first time by touching it. Never did wear the rubber gloves while working on stuff, but they were pretty hard to get back then... Actually I wore white cotton gloves when doing some stuff as a helicopter mechanic, but that was way back in the day. I had a toolbox drawer for white cotton gloves there. The company provided them.
As someone from the UK I've seen normal USA spec sealed beams and they're shocking. The h4 all our old cars here use are a huge improvement.
you are going to melt the wires going to your pressure switch. you have them tie wrapped to the discharge line for the ac compressor. don't ask me how i know this. but good video on the light install
Thanks, greatly appreciated
In the case of my 67 Buick, I just used 4 hi/low buckets because the hi only buckets wouldn’t fit the h4s.
The little bulbs are called “city lights”. Welcome to 1960’s European lighting technology!!
I thought I was the only that worked on cars with a rolex submariner!? I've got the old school keyed alarm hooked to ground on coil.
Sweet, thanks Lucky
Excellent tech tips
Good visibility is no accident...
Could you share what company makes those conversion headlights with the running light built in?
Hella e code housings
I agree Lucky ! If you gonna do it do it right !
Actually I don't think the spring attaches to the trim ring, there should be a specific hole for it in the bucket. That way you can replace the bulb when everything is assembled.
Normally, I think you would be right on that thought. But these trim rings only had two screws, so he would need the spring to hold the third side securely
Couple notes - you are using high power H4 bulb, which are not meant for on road use (80/100W). They are too bright and hot. They will eventually damage the chrome inside the lamps. Also the oncomming traffic will thank you.
The other thing, it's not like all cars in Europe have parking light connected to a turn signal stock. It's more like VW group thing. The other manufacturers don't do that very often.
The lighting pattern isn’t ideal for driving in the US but can be adjusted to not be to bad. I had opel,VW,BMW,mbz and they all had park lighting and adjustable headlights there before I got my f150.
I also did a few TUF conversation that didn’t have park lighting
@@luckysgarageshow The pattern itself is somewhat decent and we use these Hella and Autopal lamps a lot on imported vehicles, but we use the right H4 bulbs, which have 55/60 W.
hey Lucky i like watching you work you are very efficient! Is that a Rolex or a Strolelex (fake) or worse yet a Stolex?
Did David get a replacement hood?
If so , does still have the turrn signals facing the driver?
Well done as usual
Some man for one man. Pardon my ignorance on the matter but what was the lock on the front for originally?
Old school alarm system.
413x398 ahh, thanks for that 👍🏻
Good hand lucky, looked like a pain
Are they high and low beam lights or just four low beams?
Did anybody else notice that the first bucket installed on the driver's side was stamped RL for right lower? Maybe both lowers were stamped the same way?
It really needs the chrome on the hood👌
Well did the lights work?
Great video lucky, how do you get to the headlight adjustment screws to replace them on a 66 Chevelle?
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Remove the headlight bezels. If you want to get deep into it , 66 chevelles have a self contained bracket that holds both lights and bolts to the core support. Its a little tricky , but it can be removed with the grille in. If you buy replacement adjusters , remove 1 of your originals and make sure the new ones are identical. For years the aftermarket ones did not fit the square holes in the bracket. Its pretty self explanatory once you get into it.
Have 1 light bulb on my 65 Fairlane that needs the clocking mod.
lucky for President
I’m sure glad your building my car (wink wink)
😎👍
Some 20 year old kid is watching this thinking WTF. Lol
What does that key do by the drivers side headlight? I have wondered that since they bought the car.
I saw something similar on an old 70s Trans Am while I was in a wrecking yard a few years ago. My best guess was a battery/ignition shut off switch. Maybe for extra security. I have no idea if that was actually a thing back in the day though.
Some sort of anti theft System. If you don't turn the key before you open the door, the alarm ( Horn) goes on
Lucky please make Freiburger do something about that front bumper. I like the paint as is but that bent bumper gets under my skin. find a decent straight one doesn't have to be perfect chrome just straight
Lucky, can you reply with the part numbers that were used? Any idea how well those parts would fit a 66 Galaxie?
Sorry. No and No.
If they make them they are a different part number
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Hey Lucky who makes the light kit?
what is the key by the headlite ?
All that work and we didn't get to see what they look like on ?
To this day, i dont know what is the key+lock thing in front of the driver's side headlamp for. Extra security? Battery cutoff? EDIT: huh. Apprently whatever it was used for, it isnt hooked up now. That only makes me wonder more.
Keyed electric switch for an old school car alarm.
@@laddhooks Thank you! I was going mental thinking about it
You can't show us all this awesome work, and then not show us the lights on. Don't be a tease, Lucky!
Everybody's saying turn on the lights when the wiring is demonstrably incomplete.
@@mattvorhees6055 that has nothing to do with my comment...
@@mwilliamshs sorry slick, dont know how that happened
Why didn’t you put the proper H1 hi beams in the middle?
I didn’t buy them. I’m sure he has his reasons
How the hell you didn't give us a reveal after all this?
Hella nice job Lucky (do ya see what I did there ;) ). They might have to change the name after you are done. Like how about "Luckstang".
Lucky, what's that watch? Quick! 👍😁
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@@luckysgarageshow what's the watch you have on? Recently got into collecting watches. Noticed the one you are wearing , omega?
@@jhrsmail no. It’s a 30 year old submariner
@@luckysgarageshow wow, thanks Lucky!
German for parking lights = Standlicht 😉
Wait a minute, what’s that key for in the headlight area?
Looks like its not hooked to anything now, but its an old anti theft thing, I think they usually kill power to the coil
Is that disgustang
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Personally I blame squirrels
Lucky! Come on. A video about installing headlights and you don't let us see what they look like turned on?? Dude...
All that and no test flash? WTF, dude?
it's a good idea to wipe the lamps down with an alcohol pad anyway because you never know how it was handled before packaging and installation.
"IT IS NOT COOL..."
I suspect you have some experience working on military aircraft. Some of your techniques include little tricks known only to aircraft avionic techs.
And some older Mercedes techs...
OK YOU MADE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID. The old factory harness does not carry enough voltage through the switch to fully acheive the full potintail of the h4 bulbs..The fix is using the factory harness to flip 30amp relays straight to the battery....you would not beleive the difference and puts far less stress on your healight switch!
@ChrisHallett83 But, he did not show this. Which is worse....He is teaching...people are following his lead...