Holley Retrobright LED Mustang Install and Review - BEST Headlights Ever?!?

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I'm upgrading from my stock headlights to Holley's new Retrobright headlights. It looks like they are a collaboration with Morimoto. I'm going to install, go for a drive, and review them!
These headlights are some of the best I've seen on a classic car. They rival and are better than the headlights on my F150. I'm really impressed!
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@robbieautrey3158 Год назад

Great review Smackey, there is a big difference in the stock ones for sure. I like the idea of them looking like the stock ones. Thanks for showing us how they work in the real world.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Same here. I definitely like the stock look of them.

@prnd21turbo 5 месяцев назад

I’m not sure what I like more? The new headlights you installed or the way your Mustang sounds! Toss up.

@SmackeysGarage 5 месяцев назад

It is a tough one!

@FastFords289 Год назад

What are the odds man, I just installed mine last night lol. I went with the modern white and man what a difference. I love them, they were definitely worth the money. Looks great, and great work, keep it up man!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Sweet. That’s good to hear you like them too!

@67Stang Год назад

These are on my wish list for the future as well. Looks like an easy install

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

They were a real easy install. Especially since I have mostly new wiring. Definitely worth the money for the lighting upgrade.

@2006Mercury Год назад

Those are really high quality definitely worth it. Both mustangs are amazing!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Thanks 06Merc! I agree and thanks!

@johnwayneaquaria8770 Год назад

Wow, very nice. Those worked out really well!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Thanks John Wayne. I’m happy with how good they are. Going to make evening cruises so much better this fall.

@builtbybo22 Год назад

These look nice!! I also did the LED conversion on my 69, HUGE difference!! #BuiltByBo

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Yes, it was a massive difference. Thanks!

@musclecarmitch908 Год назад

Great video! I really like these! its great that they still have the vintage light look but perform better! I'm not into those modern looking lights in classic cars, I think it takes away from what they are. These are just what I'm looking for! Thanks for sharing!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Thanks Mitch! That is exactly what I was looking for too. Vintage look but better performing. I also kept the vintage coloring (3000K) for that specific reason. We think alike!

@musclecarmitch908 Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage 👍

@bigmike2149 Год назад

Loved the video bro! I’m planning on the same Holley LED upgrades and adding the ambers on the inboards. Keep the videos coming! 👍🏻

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Thanks Big Mike! The ambers on the inboards are a good idea.

@bigmike2149 Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage Out here in the SF Bay Area and Napa we get quiet a bit of fog so it’s more of a safety thing… plus it looks cool 😎

@mattcornett7180 Год назад

I was considering the same for the inboards… ever since I saw that on the Ring Brothers blue 69 mustang. But I’m torn between good looks and stock appearance.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

It’s a hard decision. There are a lot of great aftermarket parts to make it a more comfortable driver, but you lose the originality.

@AndyKruseChannel Год назад

Damn, you beat me to it, I was going to do these Headlights too!! :)

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

That's funny. Great minds think alike!

@bardstables8909 Год назад

That was a big difference. That is a good mod to do I'd say.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Definitely. I was shocked at how big of a difference there is.

@PARANORMALSLUMBERPARTY Год назад

New sub, hello from Alaska!!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Welcome!!

@bryannobu 3 месяца назад

Ah. Got it. Classic white 3000 Kelvin. 👍

@SmackeysGarage 3 месяца назад

Yes those are them

@broncobros2022 Год назад

Absolutely going to get a set of these for mine. Same deal. They’re expensive to replace all 4 at once

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Yea. Probably good with just the outter two headlights since they are high and low beam. The 69 Mustang may be the only Mustang with high beam only headlights.

@broncobros2022 Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage You mentioned the extra harness with a relay on your headlights. I believe that’s so your headlights are drawing power straight from the battery essentially making your standard bulbs brighter, correct? So, with this LED upgrade do you believe that’s an unnecessary step since the LED’s draw so much less power and the current does not effect their brightness like a traditional bulb?

@Ash-jy4eb Год назад

Great video thanks for making it. Could you add the part number in the description?

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Just did. Thanks for letting me know I didn't include it.

@mattcornett7180 Год назад

What tool did you use to remove the springs? Nice vid!

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Thanks! I ended up using an exhaust spring removal tool. They are common on ATVs and snowmobiles. I’ll link the one I used in the description later tonight.

@CraziFuzzy 2 месяца назад

pretty sure you did the install all backwards on this.. sealed beam headlights SHOULD be able to be swapped out rather easily with just a #2 phillips. Should be able to do it all from the front. 1. Remove bezel. 2. Remove retaining ring. 3. remove light and unplug.. 4. plug in light and place in housing. 5. Reinstall retaining ring. 6. Adjust beam aim. 7. Reinstall bezel.

@SmackeysGarage 2 месяца назад

I agree with you. I didn’t need to take everything apart. It’s sometimes easier to pull more apart for the video to help with visual references of how everything works together.

@tomvigdahl7698 Год назад

You don't have to undo the spring...just remove the light ring you had to remove anyway. Leave the headlight bucket installed

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

On mine, the light ring has the spring attached to it through a tab. I might have been able to do it without fully disconnecting that but I didn't want to chance damaging the paint around it.

@87Rado 3 месяца назад

Nice looking lights, but pays to shop around. After a little research, I found similar looking LED headlights, with comparable quality for my classic, for about $100 less per light.

@SmackeysGarage 3 месяца назад

What brand did were they?

@bryannobu 3 месяца назад

Gteat video. Are those the "classic white" model?

@SmackeysGarage 3 месяца назад

Thanks! And yes they are the classic white 3000k

@chuck_machine 11 месяцев назад

How did you wire these up? Did you connect the high beam circuit also? Or did you wire them up as low beam only?

@SmackeysGarage 11 месяцев назад

I did not rewire anything so they should still have the high beam circuit connected on the outside as well.

@mattcornett7180 8 месяцев назад

Just bought these for my 69 mustang. Did you simply plug them in or did you have to use the adapter plug to change which wire goes to each tab?

@SmackeysGarage 8 месяцев назад

I already had an aftermarket relay power for my headlights (which didn’t really change the pin out just power through the battery and not the switch). I did not have to rewire anything for the lights. I’m sure you could if you wanted them to operate differently.

@jacobrey3208 Год назад

did you also try the 5700k version? any videos oof the car with the the head lamps on. i have 70 and im contemplating between 3000k and 5700k but i cant picture the 5700 on the mustang i feel like it might make it feel oout of place but im not sure. your thoughts?

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

I did not try the 5700k version. I also felt like it would be out of place on the 1969 Mustang. I think it might look good on a resto-mod car running LEDs all the way around. I'm going for a more stock look though so the 3000k versions fit my application the best.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Towards the end of the video I do a drive with the headlights on. If you need any more pictures or anything, reach out to me on instagram.

@robbieautrey3158 Год назад

Hey Smackey one more question, are these headlights made of glass like the original ones or will they fade over time?

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Hey Robbie, I will check tomorrow.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

They are plastic housings

@ManuaLiberty Год назад

Haven’t experienced any lights from Holley before, have had very good about products from dapper lighting 👍🏻

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

They partnered with Morimoto for these headlights. I didn't see it when I was purchasing the headlights but they are definitely high quality. I'm planning on buying a set of Morimoto's for my F150 too.

@ManuaLiberty Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage awesome, morimoto is quality stuff

@wailingmongi Год назад

Hello Smackey I assume that the parable is a lot cooler than the stock halogen one right? Because I need to install the Holley inside a motorcycle headlamp stuffed with all the bike's cables way tighter than this and, normally, it's risky because of the connectors touching the halogen lamp dish with risk of fire.

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Hey Wailingmongi, I would assume so but I can take a measurement for you this week if you want. I just charged the battery up to get the car ready to run.

@wailingmongi Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage it has ended with the decision of relocating all of the wires under the tank. It seemed the best way to assure the right air circulation inside the shell to me and for sure no wire is at risk of fire. A bit tricky, certainly, but it works. For now 😅 Thank you for your willingness 😉

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

@@wailingmongi Sounds great. Let me know how it all goes!

@wailingmongi Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage I've smoothed something this morning and for now seems good. I'm waiting the evening to test the lamp (also because the purchase/shipping/custom USA-Italy wasn't cheap at all) hoping for a real improvement. This was the only way to keep the look on my old Bonneville. Unfortunately I can't send you pictures here 😕

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Well at least let me know how it is!

@anotherhassel 9 месяцев назад

All you have to do is remove the trim ring and the headlight retaining ring. The bucket doesn’t need to be removed to change a geadlight

@SmackeysGarage 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to try that next time.

@eca7773 4 месяца назад

Do you notice if they blind on coming traffic?

@SmackeysGarage 4 месяца назад

They don’t when aligned right. There is a sharp cutoff on them.

@broncobros2022 Год назад

Do you already have LED’s in your taillights?

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Hey BroncoBros! No I don't. I've been trying to keep the stock exterior look as much as possible. The LED options they have make the light look too "flat" if you understand what I'm saying.

@Silencer84 Год назад

@@SmackeysGarage agreed. I guess it depends on what you want. Some people don't like that the bulb layout is such that the middle lamp is the brightest and the outer two are a bit less bright. But that gives it a character as well. The modern LED replacements for the taillights make them perfectly flat and don't have the 'bulb glow' feeling anymore

@dbanks8995 Год назад

200 ea . $400 pair

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

Yep, they are definitely expensive compared to stock replacements at $10-$30 each. I'd put these on par with more modern headlights, which tend to be in that $100-200+ range..

@jack002tuber 3 месяца назад

$186 bucks a pair. one hundred eighty six. OMG. Pay up sucker

@frankalonso384 Год назад

On my Buick Riviera I don’t need to takeoff the springs to remove the headlight bulbs I takeoff the Philip screws and the rain comes off and then the bulb comes right out

@SmackeysGarage Год назад

That’s a nice setup. On my 69 Mustang the spring actually connects to the ring that’s on the outside.