Searchlight / Spotlight

[JeffL]

I have a Brazilian bus coming with this roof mounted light.

Is it common to any other buses or maybe just a Brazilian item.

I see items listed on the German wiring diagrams but could not find this exact light. Looks like a F9 locomotive.

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[70bus]

The experts will chime in, but I believe the factory wiring diagram shows a lighted ambulance, police, or fire logo light... or possibly a spot mounted on mirror? DO know that the light in your pic is not VW, and is usually a 1930 - 40s fender headlight mounted on a bus roof.

EDIT:
this is the 'logo light'

this is what the spot/mirror looks like

from
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=263882

Hey, how about all the lights?

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[JeffL]

[tasb]

Certainly not Brazilian specific. These have been added to Buses for many years by previous owners. Your new Bus is just part of the trend. I too, like the look.
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[pondoras box]

It’s a headlight from a 1946 Chevrolet truck. Yes looks cool no not a rare VW option like is mentioned in Rust Valley Restoration shop.
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1957 Oval ragtop
1960 hardtop
1964 hardtop
1965 hardtop
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[Malokin Martin]

lol this ^

[JeffL]

I got connected with KOMBI Garage for that did the work. They said these were period accessories the police typically used. The bulb is about 5.5 inches
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[70bus]

I don't know Kombi Garage, the history of police vans in Germany, everything VW... or much of anything, really. I do know that a quick image search of polizei van germany brazil police 1950s 1960s turns up approximately zero images of a van, VW or not, with that light on it.

Pics of actual examples would be welcomed and corrections made, as we all learn something new every day.

The important thing is this: do YOU like it? If yes, it matters little whether it's a VW police accessory, a Ford fender light, or a trumpet with a light bulb in it. Enjoy it! No need to invent backstories, if that's what people who sold these have been doing. People did all kinds of crazy crap to VWs, and they are free to continue to do so. Just be prepared for some comments :)
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"If Von Dutch was alive, he'd walk in there with a pistol and shoot these people." - Robert Williams

Raul the 65 singlecab

Karl the 70 nine-seater

[JeffL]

[pondoras box]

For the record I like them.

I wouldn’t do it but if I bought a bus with one on I’d leave it.

Do three things to learn more about these lights than you ever wanted to know but were too afraid to ask.

1. Read this
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=500262&highlight=cyclops

2. Search cyclops lights

3. Google early American Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks specifically circa early 40’s

Enjoy your bus with or without the light it’s your bus but like mentioned above don’t regurgitate incorrect information because there are people who know A LOT more about these cars than I do and I have been searching for buses since the mid 80’s. Most won’t say anything to you at a show but we will for sure laugh at you and talk about you behind your back over beers.

Also I would have to say that I think it was a UK thing and got started over there. They are a bit more bold with custom mods on buses.
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Looking for anything from Hal Casey Motors out of Hamburg New York, from license plate surrounds to matchbooks.

1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda). https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=563183
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
1957 Oval ragtop
1960 hardtop
1964 hardtop
1965 hardtop
1988 Cabriolet VR6 conversion
Plus a lot of other rusty junk

[Malokin Martin]

Perhaps shopping at KOMBI garage was unwise. I mean if they missed that, what else did they not know?

[Stocknazi]

Hey Brazil, stop sending us your cyclops lights!!!!

They look stupid mounted on a bus and we hate them.

That is all.
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[tasb]

There are those who disagree with your opinion - see above.

I like the look and they are probably somewhat functional. I would not put one on my Buses but if it came with one but I like my Buses as stock as I can get them so I would not install one.
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[tasb]

[quote="Stocknazi"]Hey Brazil, stop sending us your cyclops lights!!!!

They look stupid mounted on a bus and I hate them.

That is all.

Fixed it for you.
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1957 Kombi low mileage 36 hp governor equipped M 178 Slow Drag Winner 2014, 2015, 2018

1965 hardtop Deluxe Microbus owned since 1990 M 620 factory 12 v 1500cc

1961 (October)Single Cab- Road Trip Workhorse

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[mdege]

These cyclops lights are completely illegal in Germany. Reason being, that you could be mistaken for a locomotive.

The three point light scheme is reserved for locomotives in Germany. Every locomotive has them over here.
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