Superlite Thread Locked

[Fratzog]

Just curious why this thread was locked. Didn't know that was even possible unless its done by a moderator. In any case I was wondering how one goes about changing the focal length of an existing H3 bulb to adapt it to Superlite lens.

 

[300rag]

Just curious why this thread was locked. Didn't know that was even possible unless its done by a moderator. In any case I was wondering how one goes about changing the focal length of an existing H3 bulb to adapt it to Superlite lens.

If you are referring to the superlites for sale thread, they get locked once they are marked as sold - which this one is.

 

[Fratzog]

If you are referring to the superlites for sale thread, they get locked once they are marked as sold - which this one is.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm sure there is a reason for that but I just can't think of one. In this case I did want more info on how the modern bulb was altered to fit the lens.

 

[CBODY67]

I was under the impression that "focal length" was a fixed design situation? Related to the distance between the emitting element and the mounting base? Which would require an internal design change to alter.

What bulb have you discovered which might be an adaptable replacement?

When the SuperLite was available, it was a neat deal, to me. In the mean time, might a set of good E-code lights be just as good, with their tighter beam pattern? Have you checked with Daniel Stern Lighting, as he appears to be a Mopar enthusiast?

Just curious,
CBODY67

 

[polara71]

Just curious why this thread was locked. Didn't know that was even possible unless its done by a moderator. In any case I was wondering how one goes about changing the focal length of an existing H3 bulb to adapt it to Superlite lens.

I don't like it when a thread gets locked. So many get legs and good discussion comes from them.

 

[Samplingman]

@slantsixdan

 

[ceebuddy]

When the SuperLite was available, it was a neat deal, to me. In the mean time, might a set of good E-code lights be just as good, with their tighter beam pattern?

I think the mission here is to get this (cool) factory feature on someone's Dodge working to specs again, but not out of a general lack of lighting.

 

[polara71]

I think the mission here is to get this (cool) factory feature on someone's Dodge working to specs again, but not out of a general lack of lighting.

I am collecting parts to do one. I had almost everything then sold most of it .
Now the urge is back. I have a NOS dash harness, relays, light buld, light . ( and some used stuff) I have a few more parts to collect before I can start.
I foolishly sold my NOS grille, bracket and switch and bezel.

 

[slantsixdan]

There is no off-the-shelf bulb that fits and works in a Superlite. You can cram something in there, but it certainly won't work right. Options are either to find a NOS bulb or do like this.

There's a variety of options for better-than-original headlamps, but there's a mountain of garbage on the market, so don't pick based on something like "Oh yeah, I've seen/heard of that brand" or "Oh, hey, those look cool". Beyond that, I'm happy to give advice, but I don't feel like it would be appropriate for me to get commercial on the board. People who want to, seem to have no trouble finding me to talk over their lighting wants/needs.

 

[Fratzog]

Options are either to find a NOS bulb or do like this.

Thank you for your thoughts. I don't have the expertise or equipment to adapt the focal length of an existing bulb to fit the Superlite lens. Having said that in order to get any old car running reliably most of us here are used to doing "work arounds". A good example is the ammeter bypass procedure that many members here have used successfully to deal with wonky Mopar electrics. I'm probably out of my depth on this but I think the Superlite lens is convex and with some trial and error you might be able move a bulb forward and backward along the axis until you get the correct alignment for focus point between the mirror and lens.

I know if it was that simple everyone would do it. It would then be fun trying to design something to hold the bulb in that exact spot. It's all probably wishful thinking.

 

[commando1]

The annoying thing to me is that guys here want to do things right and invest time and effort into things like this.
Then tonight, some dirt bag in his lifted Heavy Duty will sear the retinas of your eyeballs with his 5', 4 row bank of off-road LED's.

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

Then tonight, some dirt bag in his lifted Heavy Duty will sear the retinas of your eyeballs with his 5', 4 row bank of off-road LED's.

I hear ya on that, the thing is those lights are illegal in just about all states but very few cops enforce the law.