12v fun!

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Apr 2011, 4:17 pm

#835361

So... my 59 beetle has been converted to 12 volt, but I cant find any headlight globes to suit...

what are people doing in this case? Who are they buying from to replace the 6v globes?

Cheers

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southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber

130 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 12 Apr 2011, 4:56 pm

#835367

A few years ago I purchased some 12v globes off Hella in that shape ,they told me that was all their stock.If I look I am sure I have 2 left.Let me know that you want them & Ill dig them up.Email me .Paul@famduj.com

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2011, 4:57 pm

#835368

Doctor wrote:So... my 59 beetle has been converted to 12 volt, but I cant find any headlight globes to suit...

what are people doing in this case? Who are they buying from to replace the 6v globes?

Cheers

My Son
made His 12v headlight globes own up...

New 12 volt Quartz halogen H4 60/55w and unsoldered the base and resoldered the wires to an old bulb..

after the base was unsoldered off it..

Lee

PS: You can buy them New ONLY from a vintage car bulb specialist.. I can't remember where He is or His name sorry.

I think He's in Adelaide...??? LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 12 Apr 2011, 8:33 pm

#835422

What sort of base is on the globes,are they p43t,round with a locator or are the real early globes with a baynot on each side. I should have a couple of the p43t globes in halogen. Let me know

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 12 Apr 2011, 8:45 pm

#835426

Most early 6 volt cars used the BA20D bulbs like this

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 12 Apr 2011, 10:04 pm

#835455

IIRC, the Ba 20's are only very early, I think pre '55, and most have been converted from them anyway as the bulbs have been rare for years.
Then came the P45t which is in the majority of air cooled VW's, the P43t is the later QH style in late bays and replacement H4 conversions etc.

All but the BA20 are readily available, I get German quality from Wurth and am happy to order some if anyone wants some.

Do correct me if I'm wrong

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 13 Apr 2011, 9:00 am

#835509

you can get helogen globes in 6V and 12 V to suit the early cars, i am currently at work and will post the site when i get back on friday

Doctor Officially Full-On Dubber

363 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Apr 2011, 3:49 pm

#835556

Thanks for your help guys!

I got ahold of a gentleman here in SA that makes bulbs to suit. On his shelf were BA20 base bulbs to suit my car. If anyone needs 12v or 6v globes for their cars, this is the man to talk to http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/

Picked them up half an hour ago, will fit them when im at the workshop next! Top notch quality too

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Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 17 Apr 2011, 7:34 am

#836142

Doctor wrote:...... Top notch quality too ......

Hehe, you said Notch.......

Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P