Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

bowtie · Secretary

an epiphany regarding 71/72 models

more ambition than brains · 1K+ Club

Never did figure out why they went back to two lamps after switching to four in 1958.
Must be for design options?
Karl

Lost in the 60s · President

A few thoughts are, 2 lamps are less expensive to install on the line than 4...it gives the front a different appearance after 7 years of 4.
I've read where the '70 Monte front end was originally designed for the '70 Chevelle, but was declined by upper brass, thus the creation of a different, "luxury" model of A body to compete with the BOP cars....

Seems the 2 headlight system was easier to use on both models the next year. Anyone know if the '71 core supports interchange between Monte and Chevelle ? That would be a huge cost saving for GM right there.

Bobs_Place · Vice President

There were about 8 different core support Pt# for Monte and Chevelle for 70-72, most 71-72 interchanged, there were core sups. for small V8 and 6cyl. and for A/c and big V8s.

Larry Lucast · Active Member

And try to find original 5" bulbs. The only choice seems to be to convert to halogen or LED.

more ambition than brains · 1K+ Club

Pretty sure I have a cardboard box full of both 5 and 7" New!
Couldn't throw them away when we pulled from inventory.

Plus a bunch of 5" used, may even have some t-3 (untested)

Karl

Bobs_Place · Vice President

Karl

I would take VERY GOOD care of any 5" you would allow me to beg barrow or steel, or buy as I have 3 four head light cars.

But I'm sure you have plenty of homes for those 5"er.

more ambition than brains · 1K+ Club

I will find and check inventory.
Pulled from stock 6-8 years ago.

Karl

-- Edited by more ambition than brains on Saturday 9th of June 2018 08:59:27 PM

John D · 2K+ Club

Well, uh... if you want REALLY bright hi-beams, aircraft still use the 5" sealed beams in the landing lights, and they're available in 12V. Cops don't like them - don't ask me how I know.