Driving lights

Hellas restored and chromed on Ruby

Thanks I will Google Hellas.

cheers

bernie 

Try googling "marchall reproduction driving lights", too.  I've used Hella 500-series driving lights in the past (GREAT lights!,) but not on a 356.  For my Speedster I have Marchal driving lights.  Lots of those were used on 356's as well.  

Try looking on Pelican Parts, or contact Carey Hines at Beck Speedsters to see if they have any available.  I got mine from Carey but I think I remember seeing some on the Pelican site.

OK thanks will do.

Yes the period styling is preferred.

cheers

bernie 

If it is a concern, shop carefully, some Hella stuff, is

"Hecho en China". Low price is a sure tip.

Ask me how I know.

These are Marchal's 670's with the nipples.  Bill Tracy Jag in Florida.  He sells on eBay too.  I just replaced one bulb today.  They are smaller than Al's Hella's.  His are super-sized. 

Marty, those look nice. Are they on a separate switch, relay and wiring?  If I ever get my car road worthy, I'd like extra night vision for the great mountain roads here.

Yes, separate switch and relay.  They use 55w bulbs.

Thanks Marty for the lead.

I had been surfing eBay looking at the various options.

I just ordered a pair of the lights you have from Bill Tracey in Florida and he emailed back via eBay saying he is dispatching today.

I selected the 5' 3/4" units...

I will need to check if globes are included?

How do you find the improvement in vision and lighting the road with the 55 watt globes.

My auto electrician will wire them into high beam so they come on together.

he is also going to upgrade the globes in my headlights to the new blue - more light and clarity. 

I added the brighter globes in my GT40 and they light the highway up like day.

And the Ford utility behind has the bright globes in the headlights and in the driving lights. The newer utilities don't allow the upgrades due to heat problems.

The utility is now sold.

Cheers

I would have a really hard time deciding whether to drive the GT-40 or my Speedster.

A few years back, I did a few laps as a passenger in one of the new Ford GTs on a track near Savannah, Georgia.  Dr. Bobby Rahal was the driver.  It was a promotion for the Hilton Head Concours.  VERY quick and very nimble but surprisingly quiet in the cockpit at speed.

I have a pair of Marchel's with clear lenses as driving lights.  As we get into summer here in Florida it gets way to hot to drive during the day.  I now drive a lot in the evenings and the Marchels help tremendously in lighting up some dark streets.

Gordon,

The obvious and biggest difference is the noise..

Interestingly the 356 attracts more attention than the GT40.

I really enjoy the roof off quietness and the coffee runs.

We spent some time in Savannah a few years ago, a really lovely part of the country. We hope to get back soon and venture more into the Carolina's.

Good to hear, Bernie.  I'll look forward to meeting you when you come this way.

Thanks Lane,

OK yes will keep you Posted - my buy for a beer.

I'll pick the spot for dinner.  Lotsa good choices here in foodie paradise.