[vertigto]

Just read an older thread about the new reproduction T3 replacements by Lectric Limited with updated bulbs that meet current federal lighting standards. They look good for my mostly original car and are not expensive for the set of 4 ($149). Anyone have these and can comment on exactly how bright they are compared to OEM/halogen/LED?

https://www.lectriclimited.com/sealed-beam-set-89689

[Vckline313]

These are new original looking housings with led lights. Love the look, not ricer at all

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[Vckline313]

179$ for all 4 housings, bulbs, adapters for hi beams

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[vertigto]

Manufacturer / link(s)??

[Vckline313]

Rms lighting... Hector Vega on Facebook.

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[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by Vckline313

Rms lighting... Hector Vega on Facebook.

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Doesn't he have a website?

I don't do fascist book

[Vckline313]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Doesn't he have a website?

I don't do fascist book

No website that I know of but you can give him a call and I'm sure he will take care of you. I rarely will promote someone like this but the quality price and service he gives is outstanding.

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[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by Vckline313

No website that I know of but you can give him a call and I'm sure he will take care of you. I rarely will promote someone like this but the quality price and service he gives is outstanding.

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Thanks will do Always like checking out what others have to offer. If I had one complaint (and it's minor) of the housings I've been buying from Amazon it's that they are flat faced. Not convex like an original glass headlight. It appeared in your photo that they are in fact convex. Do they accept a typical H4 type of bulb?? What I mean is this isn't an LED housing all one piece, it has a replaceable bulb?

[Vckline313]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Thanks will do Always like checking out what others have to offer. If I had one complaint (and it's minor) of the housings I've been buying from Amazon it's that they are flat faced. Not convex like an original glass headlight. It appeared in your photo that they are in fact convex. Do they accept a typical H4 type of bulb?? What I mean is this isn't an LED housing all one piece, it has a replaceable bulb?

They are convex and they can accept other bulbs. As far as what kind I don't know, I bought entire setup but the bulbs were separate and had to be put into the fixtures

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[Vckline313]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Thanks will do Always like checking out what others have to offer. If I had one complaint (and it's minor) of the housings I've been buying from Amazon it's that they are flat faced. Not convex like an original glass headlight. It appeared in your photo that they are in fact convex. Do they accept a typical H4 type of bulb?? What I mean is this isn't an LED housing all one piece, it has a replaceable bulb?

This should give a better idea of the shape

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[Formulajones]

I've been buying the glass housings that accept an H4 style bulb, and then installing LED's.

The glass housings look stock but the LED light output is way beyond anything a halogen can produce. Of course you can buy all kinds of different output LED's to suit your liking. I find the housings on the internet and usually grab them from Amazon for less than $20 or so.

Some may not like the idea but I think I'm one of the only people on this forum that actually drive the cars daily, and my wife really needs the extra lighting when it's dark outside driving to work. For me it's a matter of safety living outside the city where wild animals running everywhere can ruin your day quickly, and I want the best chance to see it before it causes any damage. I also like the idea of people not being able to say "I didn't see you coming"

[Cardo]

I have a set of the Lectric Limiteds - they look like OEM T-3 but are Halogen bulbs. I believe if i'm not mistaken that Wagner actually is the manufacturer. I'm happy with them, but they're definitely not as bright as a LED, but definitely brighter than OEM.

[vertigto]

Originally Posted by Cardo

I have a set of the Lectric Limiteds - they look like OEM T-3 but are Halogen bulbs. I believe if i'm not mistaken that Wagner actually is the manufacturer. I'm happy with them, but they're definitely not as bright as a LED, but definitely brighter than OEM.

Sine they are halogen bulbs, are you using a relay or fine as is (i.e. plug and play)?

[Cardo]

No need for a relay, just replace.

[RocktimusPryme]

Would they not be brighter with the relays?

I was reading an article recently about just adding a relay with direct battery power to the standard sealed beam lights. When you apply direct battery instead of the power flowing to the switch and coming back that can increase luminescence. I would think the same would apply to halogens.

Oddly that Lectric Limited set linked says it doesnt fit my 67? Which I think is a typo. I dont see why it would fit a 4 headlight 68-72 but not a 67.

I had been looking at Hella housings off of Summit and then some generic halogen bulbs. Im afraid to drive my car at night with the terrible OEM lights here in deer country.

[OG68]

The design of the T3 triangle is different. Otherwise they are the same.

[242177P]

Originally Posted by RocktimusPryme

Oddly that Lectric Limited set linked says it doesnt fit my 67? Which I think is a typo. I dont see why it would fit a 4 headlight 68-72 but not a 67.

They'll fit. It's mostly the T-3 logo. 60-67 if you want 100% correct, 68-72 have ribs inside triangle.

[RocktimusPryme]

Oh okay so its not that the housings wont fit its just some show quality detail that I dont care about.

[vertigto]

FWIW...Lectric Limited said the sealed beams are not halogen bulbs (no relays required - their words), but could not comment on brightness compared to OEM/halogen/LED or provide a lumen/candela value.

[Will]

Originally Posted by RocktimusPryme

Would they not be brighter with the relays?

I was reading an article recently about just adding a relay with direct battery power to the standard sealed beam lights. When you apply direct battery instead of the power flowing to the switch and coming back that can increase luminescence. I would think the same would apply to halogens.

Oddly that Lectric Limited set linked says it doesnt fit my 67? Which I think is a typo. I dont see why it would fit a 4 headlight 68-72 but not a 67.

I had been looking at Hella housings off of Summit and then some generic halogen bulbs. Im afraid to drive my car at night with the terrible OEM lights here in deer country.

Originally Posted by vertigto

FWIW...Lectric Limited said the sealed beams are not halogen bulbs (no relays required - their words), but could not comment on brightness compared to OEM/halogen/LED or provide a lumen/candela value.

Relays aren't *required* but halogen bulbs are quite voltage sensitive and as Rocktimus speculates, they will be brighter with relays. Measure the voltage at the headlight socket and then at the battery and I bet you'll find a significant difference. On my old truck, I'm only seeing 11.4 volts at the headlight socket when I'm seeing 12.6 at the battery. I installed halogen H4 conversion housings in it (OEM was sealed beams) and that made a really nice difference and I know if I ever get around to installing the relays it will be even better.

BUT, LEDs have improved so much in the last few years I might just go that route instead as they aren't as sensitive to the voltage drop and will still put out great light. I'm definitely going to convert my Formula to LED if I can find a good kit that provides bright, well focused light and isn't ridiculously expensive.