headlights.

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 16 Jul 2007, 5:24 pm

#602200

i got a 1969 bettle i need to know what type of healights it has. the car is not here so i can't check

aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 16 Jul 2007, 5:30 pm

#602203

round ones,,,lol

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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 16 Jul 2007, 5:33 pm

#602204

yea... i mean't the bulbs but thanks :p

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jul 2007, 5:48 pm

#602207

if there stock then you have a 40 / 55 watt globes fitted

you can buy Quartz Hallagon globes which will make then 10 times brighter

what else do you need to know

[ Edited on 16-7-2007 by vw54 ]

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 16 Jul 2007, 5:49 pm

#602208

its hard too say ,i think most were sealed beams ,unless its been changed over to later ones that has seperate globes ,most standard globes are 60/55 watt hope this is what you were after

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jul 2007, 9:16 pm

#602260

No Beetles were ever sold with sealed beams in Australia.
they were semi sealed beams.
The replacement globes H4 Quartz Halogen are 12 volt 60/55 watt
P45t base - large round base..

not the very common P43t base with 3 outer tabs...

You can also buy Hella / Narva Plus 50 H4 Bulbs that are 50% brighter on Low beam and 30% brighter on high beam
but only use the same amount of current as the standard
QH H4 bulbs....

these are recommended....

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2007, 7:42 am

#602318

buy a pair of the Quartz Halegon globes problem solved

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2007, 11:58 am

#602342

Hi

I fitted some Mini headlight buckets to my and then used Hella H4 semi sealed beams with Narva plus 50 bulbs, the Hella lights take the common P43t style bulbs. These bulbs are far better that QH bulbs and give a very white light. I've heard that you cam by an adaptor to go from the P45t to the P43t bulb, but your still stuck with old tarnished reflectors and chipped lenses.

But my recommendation for very good headlight is the Mini headlight buckets with Hella H4 semi sealed beams with Narva plus 50 bulbs. Its not very hard to fit the Mini buckets or any other 7 inch sealed beam base to the VW headlight hole.

Steve

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 17 Jul 2007, 2:09 pm

#602359

what about an hid convertion taking from bmw's projecors?
i'm thinkin angel eyes aswell. might look funky

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jul 2007, 4:11 pm

#602378

Hi

Im doing the same thing on my other bug, I bought a new Hella Xenon conversion kit for an A3 Audi from Ebay UK.

This is what it should look like.

Steve

aussiebaja Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 17 Jul 2007, 5:40 pm

#602388

ive got rectangle headlights out of a brumby in my baja and they look good and they will take any standard shape globe

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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 22 Jul 2007, 10:48 pm

#603241

1303steeve, what's the year of our beetle? see what i want to know is where can i get a clear lens without cuts for my 1969 beetle. i don't want it to get in the way of the projector's beam. i was also thinking about directly trandplanting an assenbly but i recon it would be too heavy.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Jul 2007, 3:35 pm

#603346

Hi

My cars a 73 but I'm using early Beetle style headlights in Aero mudguards, there actually a combination of Porsche 911 & 356 headlights. The only place I could get quality clear lenses was from Porsche 356, I think they were about $120 each.

If your car uses the late style bug headlights you could get some clear Lexen cut as a cover.

Steve

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 24 Jul 2007, 8:16 pm

#603581

oh good thx for the tip. i got everything i need now. my lights will have angel lights aswell ( homemade)

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2007, 10:24 pm

#603637

What are angel eyes???

lights???

You can buy 7 inch clear semi sealed beams
with angled reflectors...
plus a light around the outer rim like BMWs..

well I've seen them for sale on USA websites...

Lee

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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 25 Jul 2007, 9:19 am

#603687

yeah u can from the USA like u said but i'm building my own.
yes it's like the bmw look. it's easy to make .

like steve sid i will make a lens ou of lexen

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2007, 9:30 am

#603690

Hi Learner

I love the look of angel eyes. If your interested there is a bit of discussion on this subject on the Germanlook.com forums.

Steve

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 25 Jul 2007, 10:58 am

#603713

ney steve,
where can i get that lexan stuff?
i'll check out this forum
cheers

Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 25 Jul 2007, 11:10 am

#603715

just looked up the germanlook forum.... u said your came ecu which levels the lights. how does that work?how r you thinking of wireing em?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2007, 11:11 am

#603716

Hi

Usually from a sign writing or Perspex place. Its looks like Perspex but doesn't crack as easily or yellow like Perspex.

Steve