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How To Install Halogen Tri-Bar Headlamps

The New Tri-Bar Headlamps From Mustangs Plus Provide Built-In Amber Parking Lights
From the March, 2010 issue of Mustang Monthly
By Jim Smart
Photography by Jim Smart
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Tri Bar Headlamps
The new tri-bar headlamps... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Tri Bar Headlamps
The new tri-bar headlamps from Mustangs Plus feature integral amber parking lights. They provide the same powerful light beam as previous tri-bar lamps.
One thing is certain about Halogen tri-bar headlamps-Mustang owners are either passionate about them or they don't like them at all. Rarely will you find middle ground on this trend-setting Mustang accessory. Whatever your position, you can't beat tri-bar headlamps for bright light and good looks.

Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlamps Backing
The amber parking lamp is... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlamps Backing
The amber parking lamp is a single filament bulb, which can be used as a parking lamp or turn signal, but not both. If your Mustang has combo parking/turn signal lamps, the choice is yours.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Amber Parking Lamp
With Project Reclaim, The... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Amber Parking Lamp
With Project Reclaim, The Restomod Shop eliminated the parking/turn signal lamps in the front valance. This means our amber lamps will be used as turn signals.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Diffuser
The diffuser is lifted out... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Diffuser
The diffuser is lifted out as shown after removing a single screw.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Backing Headlamps
The #14765 tri-bar headlight... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Backing Headlamps
The #14765 tri-bar headlight has a swappable jewel mid-lamp, which enables you to use any of five available colors. To get at the jewel, the halogen lamp must be removed along with the diffuser.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Tri Bar Headlight Mid Lamp
Remove the retainer screw... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Tri Bar Headlight Mid Lamp
Remove the retainer screw and lift the lamp out. Do not touch the lamp glass because skin oil retains heat, possibly causing lamp failure.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Removable Color Jewel
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Removable Color Jewel
The removable color jewel, or lens, is swapped using an Allen wrench. Gently press the Allen wrench in place and turn the jewel counterclockwise. Spring loaded for retention, the jewels can be challenging to remove and replace. Be very careful not to twist or damage the tri-bar supports.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlight Dishes
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlight Dishes
Mustangs Plus offers complete headlight dishes, doors, and hardware. Two basic types of headlight retaining rings are available.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlight Dish
Ask for the rounded lip type,... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Headlight Dish
Ask for the rounded lip type, which yields a perfect fit like original equipment. Some reproductions are larger than the headlight and will not keep it in place.
Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Body Panel Threads
Richard Bramlett of The Restomod... 
   
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Halogen Tri Bar Headlamps Body Panel Threads
Richard Bramlett of The Restomod Shop suggests chasing body panel threads to prevent screw/bolt binding and failure. During repaints, screw holes can become blocked with body dust and paint, rendering the hole difficult at best. Clean threads make light work of fastener installation.

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