Need 1973 Brave Headlight Assembly & wiring info

CoastalWinnebago · January 04, 2016, 05:49 PM

Does anyone have the part number, link, or any type of reference number for the headlight ASSEMBLY. A wire diagram for the headlights would be beneficial also.

My drivers side headlight assembly wiring has been ripped out (not sure how this happened, I just purchased the rig) and essentially there is only one RED wire sticking out the back of the headlight assembly.

The headlight doesn't work, and I am not sure if I need a new headlight assembly or if I can just rewire this one to the working passenger side headlight. Note: the adjacent blinker is wired and working correctly.

Thanks in advance for the help!

LJ-TJ · January 04, 2016, 07:37 PM

I stand to be corrected but I believe there's a wiring diagram for your headlight in the Dodge Chassis manual. I think you can down load the manual from this site. Hm?

CoastalWinnebago · January 05, 2016, 12:50 AM

Yes you are correct there is a wiring diagram in the chassis manual. However, in that wiring diagram there is no call out for the headlight assembly part number.I looked closer again and there are no other wires in the vicinity. I suppose I could just splice in a new red and black wire from the passenger side to the driver side if I can get the new assembly.

As an aside, why is the attachment file size so limited for posting. Its nearly impossible to get a file that is less than 250KB.

khantroll · January 06, 2016, 12:32 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't our headlights standard 7 inch circular seal beams? That's what they look like to me, at any rate. If that's the case, then they can be had at any auto parts store.

Wait for some one else to chime in, because I may be way off base.

joev · January 06, 2016, 05:50 PM

nope you are right just a normal seal beam and the plug for it is available at any autoparts store not a real issue to repair or replace

CoastalWinnebago · January 06, 2016, 06:02 PM

Yes, the headlight itself (the bulb if you will) is a standard 7 inch. And yes the wiring receptacle H4 plug can be found online or at an auto parts store.

What I am looking for is the metal base/socket that the bulb seats off in. There is damage to this part such that it won't hold a new female H4 pulg, or the metal o-ring that holds the bulb in the socket.

Rickf1985 · January 06, 2016, 06:03 PM

There should be three wires for the headlight. High beam, low beam and ground.

On edit, H4 in 73?

joev · January 06, 2016, 06:39 PM

so what you are looking for is the headlight pot or headlight bowl and trim ring

Rickf1985 · January 06, 2016, 07:11 PM

I'm LOST! i?? i?? i?? I thought is was wiring?

joev · January 06, 2016, 08:02 PM

I think this is what he is looking for these head light pots are very common
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Jeep/CJ5/Omix/Headlight/1972/O321240201.html?apwcid=ecncse&ID=apw1972jecjheO321240201

Froggy1936 · January 06, 2016, 09:01 PM

Coastal I have two buckets with halogen bubs and rertaining rings you can have for $10.00 + shipping let me know Frank

CoastalWinnebago · January 06, 2016, 11:34 PM

Frank to the rescue! Thank you much for the offer Frank. I will PM you with my information.

I will need to use the pot, with a new wiring female receptacle (purchased on amazon), and new wiring to the existing passenger side light that is working.

Oz · January 08, 2016, 12:12 PM

Quote from: CostalWinnebago on January 05, 2016, 12:50 AM
... why is the attachment file size so limited for posting. Its nearly impossible to get a file that is less than 250KB.

No it's not nearly impossible. It's VERY easy. For example, I just took Frank's 174kb image and made it 15kb. And... the size is limited because people attach images that are megabytes in size, which suck up server disc space and bandwidth like crazy and that all has to be paid for. Read the post on resizing images on the Help with Forum Features board. That will show you how easy it is.

Also, please read the message posting rules. Particularly, "telling titles" You'll see I took the time to change every reply to this topic so it had meaning.

CoastalWinnebago · January 12, 2016, 11:22 AM

Tackled this project this weekend. I was able to find the drivers side wiring, and wired in a new female wiring harness. I did some repair to the headlight housing and was able to successfully get the headlight working again. In addition to the new harness, I cleaned up the wiring and utilized some eternabond tape to get the wires adhered to the body and protected.

In addition, I added some new Sylvania Silverstar headlight that seem to be much brighter than the previous lights.

Thanks all for your suggestions and help. One fix off the list!