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spacebiscuit Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2016 Posts: 368 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:22 pm Post subject: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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Currently my bus has sealed head light units which need replacing. I would like to fit non-sealed units.
I've seen the following:
https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/van-wezel-1295955.html
It has the OEM part number for a bus ;74-79: 171941753A. Is there any reason that I can't fit this in my 72 bus? Does it require special fittings or can I swap it out like for like?
Thnaks! _________________ 1972 Type 2 1600cc
1990 MKII Golf 1.6 CL
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70Crew Samba Member
Joined: June 12, 2006 Posts: 776 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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Doesn’t this say that it fits 68-79 (see “suitable cars”)?
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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If it is a 7" headlight, it should fit. I have the Hella H-4's on my Bus and 911 and they were a massive improvement over the USA Sealed beams without increasing the bulb wattage.
https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/spares-search.html?keyword=7+inch++h4+assembly&brandNo%5B0%5D=2
If you go above the stock wattage, you should install headlight relays to protect your Bus switches for excessive current draw. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
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HarryFD Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 746 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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If it is a 7" headlight, it should fit. I have the Hella H-4's on my Bus and 911 and they were a massive improvement over the USA Sealed beams without increasing the bulb wattage.
https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/spares-search.html?keyword=7+inch++h4+assembly&brandNo%5B0%5D=2
If you go above the stock wattage, you should install headlight relays to protect your Bus switches for excessive current draw. _________________ 1970 Deluxe Sunroof Bay Brilliant Blue/Cloud White
1973.5 911 Targa
2009 MB C300 |
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spacebiscuit Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2016 Posts: 368 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:13 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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Am I right in saying that sealed beams are for the trash once the bulb has gone? _________________ 1972 Type 2 1600cc
1990 MKII Golf 1.6 CL |
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mikedjames Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2012 Posts: 2714 Location: Hamble, Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:18 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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spacebiscuit wrote: |
Am I right in saying that sealed beams are for the trash once the bulb has gone? |
Yes the sealed beam is .. sealed. _________________ Ancient vehicles and vessels
1974 VW T2 : Devon Eurovette camper with 1641 DP T1 engine, Progressive carb, full flow oil cooler, EDIS crank timed ignition.
Engine 1: 40k miles (rocker shaft clip fell off), Engine 2: 30k miles (rebuild, dropped valve). Engine 3: a JK Preservation Parts "new" engine, aluminium case: 26k miles: new top end.
Gearbox rebuild 2021 by Bears.
1979 Westerly GK24 24 foot racer/cruiser yacht Forethought of Gosport.
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:21 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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vwheritage in the UK has lots of H4 lights for buses. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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spacebiscuit Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2016 Posts: 368 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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I took a punt on the lights in my original link..... will report my findings... _________________ 1972 Type 2 1600cc
1990 MKII Golf 1.6 CL |
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aerosurfer Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2012 Posts: 1602 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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I went to the Hella E code H4 lights years ago, great upgrade with no work involved _________________ Rebuild your own FI Harness..My Harness
77 Westy 2.0L Rockin and Rolling Resto!
72 Sportsmobile (sold)
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:59 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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When I went to H4 lights I found the cutoff was too sharp and the lights wouldn't illuminate the road well when going over rolling hills or with changes in load. I ended up pointing the passenger side headlight higher than the driver side headlight to give a taller light pattern. |
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telford dorr Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2009 Posts: 3547 Location: San Diego (Encinitas)
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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One item of note: if the headlight units you purchase have the "citylight" feature (a small auxiliary bulb mounted in the lower portion of the main reflector), there may be fitment issues requiring either a different mounting frame or modifications to the original stock frame.
FWIW _________________ '71 panel, now with FI
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vwwestyman Samba Member
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Dana Champion Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Switching to no-sealed headlights |
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Hella H4's ! My choice for 7" round headlights. And they're German ! I have them on my '70.
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