Modern LED lighting can be brighter, more efficient, and more durable than a traditional incandescent bulb, so it’s easy to understand why so many gearheads look to LEDs when it comes to upgrading their headlights.
But not all LED headlight conversions are the same, and there are definitely some factors to consider when making the swap.
This video from the tech experts at Summit Racing shows you how to safely do an LED headlight upgrade conversion on a classic car using Summit Racing’s own lineup of Direct-Fit LED Headlight Assemblies.
Though the car in the video is a vintage Chevy Chevelle, Summit Racing offers its LED Headlight Assemblies in a range of sizes and shapes to make it easy to swap out the old sealed beam incandescent headlights in your classic car or vintage truck.
You can get a good look at how easy the process is (and how much of an improvement it offers) in this video tutorial below:
You may also enjoy this handy resource, click below to check it out.
HOW TO CONVERT THE OLD BULB AND REFLECTER HEADLIGHT TO SEALBEEM UNIT
Hey Ralph, the term “Sealed Beam” refers to those old school headlights that were a complete bulb/lens/reflector assembly. If you’re talking about upgrade to a modern headlight, your best bet might be to find a Sealed Beam Conversion Kit that uses the same housing only with modern HID/LED bulbs instead of incandescents.
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We’ve got a great article that discusses the topic more, check it out here: Headlight Buyer’s Guide & Dictionary – Understanding HIDs, LEDs, Sealed Beams, Projectors & More