Hudson Headlight relay installation

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I just uploaded a instruction sheet that provides instuctions and a schematic for installation of a dual headlight relay into a Hudson. Using this relay will improve the brightness of your headlights while removing the high current from your headlight switch. I will add this sheet to my website during next update... enjoy.



http://members.aol.com/Hudsontools/HudsonFiles/HudsonHeadlightrelayinstallation.pdf

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  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    Ken, I agree this is a good idea, especially for 6V systems. I got some great information from Daniel Stern lighting, although it is generic and not specifically Hudson. He even has 6V Cibie and Halogen lights. Here is his reponse to my question and his website:



    Hi, Mr. White.



    yep, the same circuit works, with a couple of modifications. It's

    generally best, if possible, to run off the battery rather than off the

    generator unless you are *sure* you understand the specific generator

    system in question and can identify the right generator terminal. This

    installation also requires 6v relays. These can be devillishly hard to

    find; I've set up such circuits using NAPA Echlin ST86, which is a

    heavier-duty relay than you need, but better heavier than not heavy

    enough. You will need two of them. Aside from that you'll need such things

    as fuseholders and HD headlamp sockets, which I keep in stock. Finally,

    note that you are NOT handcuffed to cruddy 60-year-old headlamp technology

    just because you have a 6v car; I have Cibie E-code headlamp assemblies

    and 6v quartz halogen bulbs to suit!



    Let me know how I can assist;



    DS



    http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/relays/relays.html
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    [,

    note that you are NOT handcuffed to cruddy 60-year-old headlamp technology

    just because you have a 6v car; I have Cibie E-code headlamp assemblies

    and 6v quartz halogen bulbs to suit!



    This is quite correct. I have a dual realy on my 1928 Essex, and Quartz-halogen bulbs, and they are BRIGHT. And they take no more current than the original tungsten bulbs. These bulbs are obtainable as direct replacements for the early bayonet fittings, pre-focus, and semi-seal units. If you can't get them contact me and I'll arrange a set for anyone interested. they are not cheap, but for serious night driving, they can't be bettered, and there's no need for modification of the reflectors. HETgeoffclark@xtra.co.nz

    (omit the HET when emailing.

    Geoff.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Heart_Of_Texas wrote:
    I just uploaded a instruction sheet that provides instuctions and a schematic for installation of a dual headlight relay into a Hudson. Using this relay will improve the brightness of your headlights while removing the high current from your headlight switch. I will add this sheet to my website during next update... enjoy.



    http://members.aol.com/Hudsontools/HudsonFiles/HudsonHeadlightrelayinstallation.pdf





    Headlights are back ... so am bringing this diagram back for those who need it
  • coverton
    coverton Expert Adviser
    Ken, Is anyone out there using an 8 volt alternator - GM 1 wire with a 8 V battery ? And if so can you get a halogen lamp to stand the extra voltage ? I am sure the 6 and 12 are avaliable but would Q the 8 ?Local shop can build the alternator with an eight v reg.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    coverton wrote:
    Ken, Is anyone out there using an 8 volt alternator - GM 1 wire with a 8 V battery ? And if so can you get a halogen lamp to stand the extra voltage ? I am sure the 6 and 12 are avaliable but would Q the 8 ?Local shop can build the alternator with an eight v reg.



    Sorry, I have no experience with the 8 volt altenators. I have a 6 volt altenator and it works great.
  • HornetSpecial
    HornetSpecial Expert Adviser
    Does anyone know where to get the dual headlight relay for 12 volt?? C.E. Niehoff & Co. is mentioned. Napa maybe?? Does anyone have a part number??

    Thanks, Paul:confused:
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Many thanks to Ken Cates for "ENLIGHTENING" us. As people age, seeing in the dark becomes difficult for many. Nothing that a good headlight relay and some carrots can't fix. Now for a set of 6 volt halogen headlights, if any such animal exists.
  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    See my previous post. Daniel Stern sells a Cibie E-code assembly. This allows you to have a light with a replaceable halogen bulb, similar to what is currently used in new cars.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    50C8DAN wrote:
    See my previous post. Daniel Stern sells a Cibie E-code assembly. This allows you to have a light with a replaceable halogen bulb, similar to what is currently used in new cars.



    Do these assemblies look like stock headlamps? I was somehow under the impression that they did not. I'll check out your recommendation. Thanks.
  • Jon B
    Jon B Administrator
    You can get a 'sealed beam'-looking shell, into which to insert the halogen lamp, which is fine for Hudsons 1940 and up. For pre-1940 Hudsons you can get a bulb with the proper base to fit the original socket. All are 6-volt. (Not sure whether this Stern fellow sells the pre-1940 bulbs; they're sold by the Little British Car Company.)
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