Headlight relays, soldering question -Thanks

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I wanted to thank everyone for their advise on soldering the 12 Ga. wire I 
was using. I persisted with the 12 because I was using GM relays and GM uses 12 
(who ever heard of a Buick that lost its lights). In the end I forsook my 
soldering gun and dug out my Bernzamatic, all of the joints were done in about 15 
minutes. Now, I have headlights that would knock your eyes out.

Some things I learned. The relays I used were from a Buick, circa 1988. These 
are made by Hella USA and are about the best I have ever seen. They are 
double grouted for weather proofing and have a locking piece on the release tab. 
They also came with an excellent metal mounting piece which simplified mounting. 
The metal tray comes in several configurations to mount 3 or 4 relays. I 
understand similar ones are used by late model Cavaliers, etc. and I have heard 
good reports on them/

I also found some excellent headlight connectors/ terminals they are made 
(hecho in Mexico) by Cole Hersee Co. (http://www.colehersee.com/home1.asp) 20 Old 
Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 617-268-2100. I don't think they retail. I got them 
from a local "non-franchise" supply house. About $4.00 and excellent quality. 
Large, full contact connectors. Their website is not very helpful, but the 
parts I needed were readily found in their print catalog.

Tom Faust