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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Modifications"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Incites => Topic started by: Goose on January 14, 2020, 07:35:00 PM

Title: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Goose on January 14, 2020, 07:35:00 PM
Can someone direct me to a good source/brand of a contemporary headlight replacement that has a modern style removable bulb?
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: zhandyside on January 15, 2020, 02:00:57 PM
I used this brand on my Wrangler and the quality was good for the price. The lenses are actually glass, unlike many of the cheap plastic ones.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUTOPAL-H6024-7-Round-H4-HB2-DOT-Headlamp-Conversion-with-2-Super-White-Bulbs/121900134391?epid=1458694802&hash=item1c61d06ff7:g:l4UAAOSwVFlT~N9~
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Goose on January 15, 2020, 02:27:26 PM
Do these fit into the original headlight bucket?
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: zhandyside on January 15, 2020, 04:20:41 PM
I'm not 100% sure on a 3B, but they should be a direct fit for most applications using a 7" round sealed beam headlamp.
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Goose on January 15, 2020, 04:37:35 PM
Okay, thanks
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: MikeP on January 15, 2020, 10:21:48 PM
im gonna be using these for my m38 headlight buckets

https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Round-OE-Style-Glass-Headlight-Conversion-w-6000K-36W-LED-H4-Bulbs-Pair-Plym/264407488201?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Mark W. on January 31, 2020, 03:01:57 AM
Hella also makes an excellent H4 headlight conversion for 7" bulbs.
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: duffer on January 31, 2020, 04:11:55 PM
I'm not sure this helps as these were installed probably 30 years back.  French, and use a standard H4 bulb.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49469497508_72fbd840a6_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Doug_3B on February 22, 2020, 01:37:06 PM
Hey Goose,

I'm thinking on putting these in my 3B:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QS15QT5/?coliid=I2QXXAD7S5KJCD&colid=3VPUENBJ6FQWU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QS15QT5/?coliid=I2QXXAD7S5KJCD&colid=3VPUENBJ6FQWU&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)

From what I understand, they will not fit in the standard headlight buckets without cutting them.  I recently got an old set of headlight buckets from Ken that I plan to cut for this project and I will retain my original buckets if I ever want to return to stock. 

I'm not even sure if this is going to work, but I should only be into it around $100, and I spent more than that on a rubber band Gatling gun, so I mean, I definitely spent more money on stupider stuff.... :)

Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Goose on February 22, 2020, 06:53:05 PM
I spent more than that on a rubber band Gatling gun, so I mean

I wanna see that :)
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: Mark W. on February 23, 2020, 01:20:39 AM
Hella also makes an excellent H4 headlight conversion for 7" bulbs. No cutting fit my 2A buckets just fine they aren't even expensive.
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: tow hook on February 25, 2020, 11:07:29 AM
I'm not sure this helps as these were installed probably 30 years back.  French, and use a standard H4 bulb.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49469497508_72fbd840a6_h.jpg)

very nice m6000  ;D  did you do the disc brake your self ?
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: JeffH on March 15, 2020, 06:00:30 PM
Duffer those are Marschal lights, I had a set on my 60 Willys utility wagon back in the seventies, the fit right into stock headlight buckets.
Used a H4 bulb loved them
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: duffer on March 26, 2020, 09:35:28 PM
I'm not sure this helps as these were installed probably 30 years back.  French, and use a standard H4 bulb.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49469497508_72fbd840a6_h.jpg)

very nice m6000  ;D  did you do the disc brake your self ?

The winch is a 5721 (8000 lb) that I bought new for the 3B in 1973.  I did make the disc brake for it but that's another story.  That happened not long after the install.  I think there may be a thread on that over at ECJ5 if it wasn't lost.  I'm going to use my 8274 on the B when it emerges from it's latest instar this spring.  That 5721 will replace the M6000 on my CJ5.
Title: Re: Modern headlights for a '63 3b
Post by: tow hook on April 21, 2021, 02:11:39 PM
I'm not sure this helps as these were installed probably 30 years back.  French, and use a standard H4 bulb.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49469497508_72fbd840a6_h.jpg)

very nice m6000  ;D  did you do the disc brake your self ?

The winch is a 5721 (8000 lb) that I bought new for the 3B in 1973.  I did make the disc brake for it but that's another story.  That happened not long after the install.  I think there may be a thread on that over at ECJ5 if it wasn't lost.  I'm going to use my 8274 on the B when it emerges from it's latest instar this spring.  That 5721 will replace the M6000 on my CJ5.

thanks, i just got my m6000 dated, it a 1969 ;D