HOrnbrod Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I've always wanted a set of the regulation Marchal 850GT fogs that were a factory option on many Jeeps back in the day. On J-trucks, Grands, CJs, and some others they were available options, but don't think the XJs or MJs ever got them. Found a NOS pair in France semi-reasonably priced and finally sprung for a pair. In chrome /amber of course. What the hell, it's only money. Anyone else have Marchals mounted? I know Adam does. Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I don't, but are they the same as what was on the '80's Mustang? I think they are Marchal's, too. Looks good. Didn't splurge for a set for the headlights? OK, those require a bank loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, 75sv1 said: I don't, but are they the same as what was on the '80's Mustang? I think they are Marchal's, too. Looks good. Didn't splurge for a set for the headlights? OK, those require a bank loan. Correct. 850s, 852s, or 890s (same size lamps, just differences in lamp type and shell) were on the Mustangs and tons of other stuff too. Headlamps are Truck-lites, good enough. Old and the new. Am now looking for the black Marchal covers now. Those are super rare...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Every now and then I think about picking up a pair of these. Then I look at my bank account and change my mind They do look great, though. The OEM fogs I put on a few years ago are already starting to look a little dingy. But I'd have to have them in black... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Holy crap, I've seen these before but never knew they were such a sought after thing. What makes them so valuable? Are they really "that" good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 http://www.82jambo.com/82_Jambo_Parts_Marchal.html The good old days: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Interesting just how different people are, just how different their tastes are. Why you say "good enough" regarding the Trucklites? I'm seriously considering the JW Speaker headlights myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'd like to do these in black and clear as a final touch on my build that I've barely started. Anybody know if Marchal made suitable lights for an MJ rollbar as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Check out the marchal 950 Charlie lights , they are huuuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Check out the marchal 950 Charlie lights , they are huuuge Thanks. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 7 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: Why you say "good enough" regarding the Trucklites? I'm seriously considering the JW Speaker headlights myself. By "good enough" I mean that they are fine - no need for anything different. Much better light output than the Hella E-code 100w halogens I had before. Speakers have even better rated output vs. amp draw but they look too weird for me. 7 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Check out the Marchal 950 Charlie lights , they are huuuge Post up your pic Adam to show how huge. W/o a pic of them installed on something you can't really tell how huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, kryptronic said: I'd like to do these in black and clear as a final touch on my build that I've barely started. Anybody know if Marchal made suitable lights for an MJ rollbar as well? The factory lights for the roll bar were KC HiLiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Eagle said: The factory lights for the roll bar were KC HiLiters. I know, but I'm looking to do Marchal for the fogs and rollbar. Those 950s are ginormous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Eagle said: The factory lights for the roll bar were KC HiLiters. Marchal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 6 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: By "good enough" I mean that they are fine - no need for anything different. Much better light output than the Hella E-code 100w halogens I had before. Speakers have even better rated output but look too weird for me. Post up your pic Adam to show how huge. W/o a pic of them installed on something you can't really tell how huge. I also have a set of Trucklites. Last year I made 2 coast to coast round trips in the Comanche. The Trucklites performed very well on the open road. Good forward vision and nice, tight beam pattern. Got very few flashes from people on the other lane of the freeways. There are lots of high powered lights out there on other cars. IMHO, most of them have very poor beam patterns. Trucklites are worth the money to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have chrome 850s on my '88 but will be swapping them for chrome 750s soon and I have black 750s on the '89 & '90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I want your grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 13 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Hey, there's an MJ behind those lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 10 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: I have chrome 850s on my '88 but will be swapping them for chrome 750s soon and I have black 750s on the '89 & '90 Impressive Mike. Any reason you prefer the smaller 750? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 19 hours ago, Strokermjcomanche said: Marchal Not on my '87. The lights and roll bar were factory, and the lites were KC HiLiters. They're long gone, now. They turned into heaps of rusty tin, so I cut 'em off and tossed the scrap. But they were what they were, and they were NOT Marchal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 KC HiLiters are not NOT in any of the manual as a Mopar / AMC part, only Marchals, p/n J5756841 / 56002160 (clear) or J5756842 (amber). The KCs were probably a dealer thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 4 hours ago, HOrnbrod said: Any reason you prefer the smaller 750? I think the smaller 750s look more in proportion with the truck, especially with the '85 21 slot grill since the slots are so narrow (there's a lot going on there). If I ever get a factory roll bar the 850s are going on it. I also have a set of amber lenses for the 750s that I might throw on the blue truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 14 hours ago, Jeep Driver said: I want your grille. it's pricey and upsidedown, but... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-21-Slot-Jeep-Cherokee-Comanche-Wagoneer-Chrome-Grille-Grill-XJ-MJ/282673030449?hash=item41d0a02531:g:sqUAAOSwZjtZzTY~&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Aftermarket one HERE. No pics, but the p/n is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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