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jz56oval
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:48 pm    Post subject: P45t headlight base to p43/H4 adapter Reply with quote

Hi all

I have older euro headlight buckets with p45t base bulbs. Am looking to find a adapter for p45t to H4/p43 base. Want to add LED H4 headlights.
Was curious to see if anyone knows where I can buy these adapter in the USA. Every where I look it seems like they are sold over seas.
Any help would be appreciated.


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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:32 pm    Post subject: Re: P45t headlight base to p43/H4 adap Reply with quote

You can modify some old p45t bulbs using the base. If you have old burned ones it's for free. This is how I did it


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Look for "flat" bases like the one to the right
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you have to shorten the "wings" of the H4 some to get the holder to fit
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:53 pm    Post subject: Re: P45t headlight base to p43/H4 adapter Reply with quote

Thanks for the helpful photos. Not sure why I didn't think of that. I'll try it out. Not sure if mine have the flat bases though. Will check.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 7:15 am    Post subject: Re: P45t headlight base to p43/H4 adapter Reply with quote

That first adapter looks like it was printed on a 3D printer. If you can find the drawing file you could have someone print it locally. There are also online print houses that will print your part.

Good luck
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