72455

Need one (preferably 2) 1972 t3 low beam bulbs. These have the "t3" markings at the bottom, not the triangle in the center.

pappy

There is a pair of low beams on evil bay now. No affiliation on my part.

72455

Yup..saw those for 97 bones but not been tested..not gonna lay down that kinda green on something that may or may not work.

PatL

love that cop out that is becoming more common on Ebay: "Not been tested" especially on easy to test stuff, Gets them off the hook, but I pass every single time...…….

rocketraider

Unless you're going for a 1000-point restoration or never plan to drive the car after dark, why would you even want them?

At least 73-later Guide PowerBeams gave you better light.

72455

Because I've tried aftermarket and they don't fit right...

Fun71

Really? I’ve used aftermarket in both my 70 Supreme and 71 convertible since the 80s with no fitment issues.

72455

Yesssir...even an OEM from 70-71 doesn't fit quite as snug as a 72....dunno why but maybe that's why the 72s are few and far between.

rocketraider

I had a 72 Supreme from 1988-94 and Wagner, GE, and Sylvania all fit without issues. Has your car ever taken a front end hit?

Fun71

The headlight buckets and retainers on a 72 are no different than the other years, so if there is something preventing the headlights from fitting properly on your car, the issue is most likely with your car and not the aftermarket headlights. Can’t really say too much without seeing what the issue is, though.

tru-blue 442

72, I'll dig through my stash and see if I have one. Remind me, 2 or 3 prong? I forget.

rocketraider

2 prong hi beam (inner lamp), 3 prong low/combination beam (outer lamp).

tru-blue 442

Figures. The only T-3 that I have like he wants is a high beam 2 prong.

72455

So after some digging into my memory banks, I remembered why I went with the '72 only bulb. I was originally going to switch to halogens, but the screws for the driver side ring were seized, so I stayed with original low beams. When the passenger side light blew, I wanted to have a match for the driver side, so I had to stick with OEM. Now the driver side is blown, so I'm gonna have to figure how to get the screws out. Once I do that, I'm going with halogen both sides and new screws.

Sorry for any confusion.

tru-blue 442

rocketraider

PB Blaster or Kroil and let them sit a few days.

If you have an impact driver it will help loosen a seized headlight ring screw. Alternately if you have a battery operated drill/driver, set it to reverse on low torque and let it hammer the screw loose. Hold it in the screw head tight so it won't strip the Phillips head. If that happens change to a drill bit and drill the screw out.

72455

I like the battery operated drill idea...I'll see how that works and let you know.