Wirlybird Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 We need new headlights on the Mack and would like something brighter than the original sealed beams. Any ideas on upgrades or kits to replace the original round lights? Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Nose Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Truck Lite has an LED headlight to replace to standard round headlight used on that truck Part # 27275C 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow! Looked those up and $350 each! Think I need a more cost-effective option! It may be new sealed beans! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 If I had a 1908 I don't think I'd be driving at night, I'd be too afraid of hitting a deer! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 52 minutes ago, JoeH said: If I had a 1908 I don't think I'd be driving at night, I'd be too afraid of hitting a deer! No kidding! I fixed the year! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I would try Amazon looks like they have some halegin replacements good price 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Nose Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 If you want to go with halogen the part # is H6024 available at most any auto or truck parts store 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) UPDATE: Now that I have a closer look the parts I actually need are the plastic stand-offs for the adjuster screws, the adjuster screws and the springs. So far I have not found these. I did find replacement headlight cups but they don't have any of the hardware. Now I'm looking for a headlight mounting cup. One of mine the plastic standoffs are broken so the headlight won't mount. Should I just look for something generic? Edited January 26, 2022 by Wirlybird More info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 I think I found the right hardware on line. We'll see how it does once it arrives. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 bought these for my wife's 1948 chevy they have a white halo and it turns yellow for a turn signal I might put a set in my b model but they might look too new Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Now those are kind of cool! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 she likes them they didn't break the bank either just had a hard time wiring them up they had a wire wrong on the head light part and I was using the wrong wire for the turn signals but once I figured it it out they worked great Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-487988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 1:11 AM, Wirlybird said: I think I found the right hardware on line. We'll see how it does once it arrives. PAI supplys the headlight assembly and also in parts. Those plastic stands and screws avalible separately for a couple of coins. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 you can pretty much put any bucket in there they are all pretty much universal...i got one for my DM years ago junkyard out of an old car just another option i would go for the GMs myself.brand new shit good price ..good luck ...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 guide would probably sell you just a hardware kit....i would try them..or walk into napa and tell the guy your issue..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Nose Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 The whole headlight assembly is available from Mack part# 2MO46P3 for around $70 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 That’s not bad why don’t you just do that save a lot of legwork… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirlybird Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 Turns out all I needed was the plastic aiming part and aiming the screws. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69067-1980-steel-nose-headlight-options/#findComment-488268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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