type 44 headlights - 4X6 in a 200

[Doyt W. Echelberger]

I have been running a quad light system from a 1985 5ktq on my 87 5ktq in 
Ohio, for the past two years. It uses e-code lamps and the circuits are all 
relayed. Outstanding results. Later had to re-do the relay wiring by making 
it weatherproof, as all the connection points deteriorated due to exposure 
to winter salt spray.....front end is drenched in the stuff all winter.  I 
went to marine grade connections. And I think it looks good.  Round lamps 
might have looked better, but would have involved vastly more fabrication.

I considered doing the Huw Powell rounds, but the rectangular quads were a 
straight bolt-on. Even the trim was a close fit. Cost was about half that 
of eurolights, but not insignificant.


Doyt Echelberger

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
At 02:47 PM 3/16/2004 -0500, you wrote:

>The discussion about 4K headlights begs the question is it possible to
>take the early type 44 4x6 buckets and trim and install them in an '89
>200?  I thought I recalled seeing a picture of this somewhere, but of
>course, I can't find it now that I'm looking for it.
>
>I have a set of 4X6 E-code bosch lights, and I would consider this to be a
>significant upgrade over the stock aerodynamic lenses, although I don't
>know what it would do for looks.
>
>If it works, then the challenge would be finding the buckets and trim -
>what would be the donor vehicle - only an 84 5000?
>
>Drew