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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: must69 on March 24, 2021, 08:58:50 PM

Title: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: must69 on March 24, 2021, 08:58:50 PM

I was going to put Halogen beams on my 64.5 restoration that has a generator, but checked a couple of threads on here that are 10 years old.  What is the latest on halogens, is it still a current draw problem for this early circuitry and is there any simple work around for a "concours" restoration?  I don't see any of the old standard sealed beams for sale.
Thanks.
Phil

Title: Re: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: carlite65 on March 24, 2021, 09:04:41 PM

will you be driving at night much?? there are members here who have a stash of those bulbs. be patient they will be along.

Title: Re: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: jwc66k on March 25, 2021, 12:37:16 AM

Quote from: must69 on March 24, 2021, 08:58:50 PM

I was going to put Halogen beams on my 64.5 restoration that has a generator, but checked a couple of threads on here that are 10 years old.  What is the latest on halogens, is it still a current draw problem for this early circuitry and is there any simple work around for a "concours" restoration?  I don't see any of the old standard sealed beams for sale.

In a word - DON'T.
Find a junkyard and "go shopping".
Jim

Title: Re: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: ruppstang on March 25, 2021, 09:33:55 AM

You may want to read this thread, it will give you some alternatives.

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=24339.0

Title: Re: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: RoyceP on March 25, 2021, 11:55:49 AM

+1. You can find OEM bulbs new in the box on eBay for less than what a new wiring harness / fire damage repairs will cost.

Quote from: jwc66k on March 25, 2021, 12:37:16 AM

In a word - DON'T.
Find a junkyard and "go shopping".
Jim

Title: Re: Halogen Headlamps on a 64.5?
Post by: lancelot66 on March 25, 2021, 01:49:29 PM

Phil,

Here's a pretty nice looking pair of FoMoCo-etched Tung Sol's out on eBay right now. He states they work, etc. Not sure where your car was built.
I have a used set of GE's, etched, that are going in the San Jose fastback here fairly soon.
With old lights, you never know how long they're going to hang in there:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bronco-Ford-Truck-Falcon-Mustang-T-Bird-7-Headlight-Bulb-FoMoCo-Script/265023874628?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649