| Author |
Message |
calebmelvin
Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2006
Posts: 3140
Location: Seattle, WA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
NOVA Bus
Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2005
Posts: 517
Location: Herndon, VA
|
 Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
While technically not fog lamps, night becomes day with these bad boys! 
Hella FF700 w/ H3 100w bulbs
I bought them from Pepboys for $75. Good investment.
or here: http://www.rallylights.com/hella/700FF.asp
_________________
********************************
1977 Transporter / Weekender
- GE engine, L-Jetronic w/ hyd. lifters
- Brown Beige plaid P27 Interior (ED)
http:/[url=http://www.vw-mplate.com/mplate-29638.png]Click to view image
Camper Interior donor:
[/URL]/www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN&id=721 (M-Code for interior). |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NASkeet
Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006
Posts: 2958
Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:12 am Post subject: Re: Mounting front fog lights |
|
|
| vwbusbusvw wrote: |
| calebmelvin wrote: |
| Nigel could pipe in here, she is always helpful with information and pictures and useless drivel... |
Don't encourage him  |
I thought he would crawl out from under his rock again! 
| calebmelvin wrote: |
| Thanks Nigel for the information, what did you use for switches? |
For the British specification, 1973 VW "1600" Type 2, I've installed some additional VW Type 3 & 4 pattern, heated rear-window switches, with custom, home-made, coloured, acrylic lenses. These match the original switches on the dashboard, for which I had earlier substituted, VW Type 3 & 4 pattern switch-knobs to match.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=292937
| jmstu76 wrote: |
| NASkeet wrote: |
| [Both pairs of 7-inch, Lucas 20/20 Homofocal rally lamps |
Not LUCAS! I had a '95 range rover classic lwb county and every problem was directly related to the dreaded L company. |
From what I recall, the "LWB County", was a Landrover, not a Range Rover.
Interesting to note that you elected to purchase a British product, rather than an American one. I wonder why that was!?! 
Electrical faults are the most common cause of breakdowns and poor running, which even Lucas-CAV, Bosch, Magnetti Marelli and other manufacturers' equipment have suffered.
_________________
Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)
http://www.vwt2oc.net |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hippie
Samba Tinner
Joined: August 16, 2004
Posts: 1781
Location: Iowa: The Mud State
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
i_am_cool_fred
Samba Member
Joined: June 26, 2004
Posts: 1743
Location: Benton, AR
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:36 am Post subject: |
|
|
here's my 6volt beetle fog lights mounted up to my bus. they don't work (obviously) but they look sharp as shit. i plan on getting some amber bulbs next time i have the money and actually getting them working.
_________________
proud owner of a defunct 1979 sunroof kombi
Brian Denning, as seen on Gearz TV |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
NASkeet
Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006
Posts: 2958
Location: South Benfleet, Essex, UK
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: Front fog lights |
|
|
I am always suspicious when retailers fail to specify a product's manufacturer and model designation. The low price does nothing to boost my confidence either.
Unless one simply wants to use them as ordinary daytime running lights, poor-quality front fog lights are not worth having!
_________________
Regards.
Nigel A. Skeet
Independent tutor (semi-retired) of mathematics, physics, technology & engineering for secondary, tertiary, further & higher education.
Much modified, RHD 1973 VW "1600" Type 2 Westfalia Continental campervan, with the World's only decent, cross-over-arm, SWF pantograph rear-window wiper
Onetime member, plus former Technical Editor & Editor of Transporter Talk magazine
Volkswagen Type 2 Owners' Club (Great Britain)
http://www.vwt2oc.net |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hippie
Samba Tinner
Joined: August 16, 2004
Posts: 1781
Location: Iowa: The Mud State
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject: |
|
|
The chrome job could be better, but they throw a lot of light. A low fan pattern, as is proper for fog.
Rob |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MalibuLX3
Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2005
Posts: 821
Location: Rochester, MI
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There are a few holes on the bottom side of my bumper, which would make it extremely easy to wire in some fog lights.
However I have not seen any pictures of fog lights mounted on the bottom side of the bumper. Would this be a bad idea?
_________________
1978 Westfalia |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jagdpanzer
Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2007
Posts: 153
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fastmc25
Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004
Posts: 1202
Location: East Tennessee
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
_________________
Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sharpstick
Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2005
Posts: 447
Location: Amarillo, TX
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have mine mounted on the bottom of the bumper and they actually look pretty good. As long as your bus isn't lowered they shouldn't be a problem mounted there.
| MalibuLX3 wrote: |
There are a few holes on the bottom side of my bumper, which would make it extremely easy to wire in some fog lights.
However I have not seen any pictures of fog lights mounted on the bottom side of the bumper. Would this be a bad idea? |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Opossum
Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2005
Posts: 735
Location: Islets of Langerhans
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| MalibuLX3 wrote: |
There are a few holes on the bottom side of my bumper, which would make it extremely easy to wire in some fog lights.
However I have not seen any pictures of fog lights mounted on the bottom side of the bumper. Would this be a bad idea? |
Here you go. Hellas too! the best way to go, under the bumper for wide fan lighting. The lights shine under the fog and are mounted in the existing holes.
_________________
"You can lead an aircooled to water, but you can't make it drink"
"Live and learn or crash and burn"
"It's only Cool, If it's Air-Cooled"
Virginia Whiteface (Opossum) the first VW
Camper Special Club Member
1973 Orange Westfalia Hard top, Original owner |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hippie
Samba Tinner
Joined: August 16, 2004
Posts: 1781
Location: Iowa: The Mud State
|
| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Opossum wrote: |
Here you go. Hellas too! the best way to go, under the bumper for wide fan lighting. The lights shine under the fog and are mounted in the existing holes.
|
The flat ones are good for that and it works well for me. The ones on my truck are that style and mounted to the frame under and behind the bumper.
I wanted the big, round, retro-style on the bus though. They would get knocked around in the brush if they down there. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bay74
Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2006
Posts: 414
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
That bus is fucking bad ass.
_________________
Don't call it a van. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fastmc25
Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2004
Posts: 1202
Location: East Tennessee
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks,
_________________
Peace,
Paul
1973 Type181 Kubelwagen (Thing 2 ) 2110cc
1971 Transporter (Pickle) 1914cc
1961 Deluxe Beetle (Christine) 1776cc
1973 Adventurewagen Baja Bus (Clyde) 3.4L
1970 Formula Vee Beetle 2276cc
I identify as: “A Pissed Old GI ” |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
otiswesty
Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2006
Posts: 1730
Location: Portland
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
afhusband
Samba Member
Joined: December 14, 2008
Posts: 282
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Scored a set of Lucas lights off a junk yard notchback yesterday!!
Flipped the bumper and shining!!
_________________
1974 TinTop Westy -I'm Lovin it!!
Glass blowing, banjo pickin, bay-window bus driver.
vWYo New aircooled club for Cheyenne WY and surrounding areas! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
HelmutofBuffalo
Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2005
Posts: 554
Location: West Coast of New York
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
my generator light flickers when I use these 
_________________
1979 Type I Convertible |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
peaceful warrior
Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2005
Posts: 5274
Location: Taoswest, USA
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
These are the big, bad Bosch lamps that are going on my Westy. Haven't decided whether to mount them on the bumper or wait until I decide if I will mount a Roo bar and install them there. Kind of a toss up at this point.
I was planning of using the mounts you see in front, but they mount to the bumper bracket, so they will not work out.
_________________
"Two things are infinite: The universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
"Notchboy" says "Man up!"
"Tram" says " My bus is bigger than your bus."
66 13W Deluxe, 68 Westfalia, 87 Syncro.
TOOB Member #15
Brian |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Professional Drifter
Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2009
Posts: 91
Location: San Francisco
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Maybe a little over kill but I don’t think the fogs will last hanging down there.
_________________
Tools of the Professional Drifter;
77 Westy
01 Golf TDi |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
funny! Thanks Nigel for the information, what did you use for switches?
