Headlight-chrome-rings different Euro to sealed beam Type 14

[udo dreisoerner]

Hi from germany.
A friend ask me about the different dimensions between Euro and sealed beam chrome rings for karmann ghia Type 14 headlight. So i made a drawing and want to show it all ghia lovers. @ John Moxon: if this drawing is new please put it to the ghia knowledge ( if you want)
Regards Udo

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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!!

[sputnick60]

Thanks Udo,
added to the essential guides thread
Nicholas
(The antipodean John)
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[udo dreisoerner]

thanxx
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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!!

[bnam]

What does the Euro headlight lookmlike? How is it adjusted. The beetle versions had 3 screws on the rim and the lens and reflector were attached to the rim. But I only see one screw on euro KG rim. So wondering how it works.
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL

[udo dreisoerner]

the chrome ring is only a cover ring. adjustment ist under these ring. so if you have to adjust your karmann ghia headlight you must remounting this chrom ring.
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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!!

[ELFRIED]

So if ihave to go to the vehicle control for the first time here in Europe I'll have to replace my sealed beams for European ones?
What exactly willI have to purchase then?

[sputnick60]

[udo dreisoerner]

[hsosa1]

[bnam]

For completeness, I am attaching the parts diagram for the headlight.

There seem to be 3 variants
1. Euro style - which was used up to when - for the entire duration?
2. US sealed beam style 1 - used up to ~May 64
3. US sealed beam style 2 - used from May 64.

Did Euro cars ever come with style #3? I suspect my 65 Euro KG would have come with #1. But these don't seem avail anymore with RHD/LHT lenses and reflectors. So, I've gone with sealed beam type set up.

Byas
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1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL