Where to buy 6V H4 globes?

patbot Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 16 Nov 2011, 8:44 pm

#872561

Before I resort to shipping them in, which will cost the same as the bulbs themselves again, any tips on where in Sydney I can buy 6V H4 globes to suit the Bosch 7" headlights? I gave Vintage Veedub a call with no luck, will try Classic tomorrow, and Vollks, Supercheap Auto and Repco online catalogues don't have anything...

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vwking Officially Full-On Dubber

294 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 17 Nov 2011, 4:28 am

#872600

try classic and vintage bulbs 0401123316 www.classicandvintagebulbs.com

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 17 Nov 2011, 6:14 am

#872606

try this bloke in Adelaid, I got his name from someone here and got some bulbs a few months back, though I droped in to get mine he will ship.

www.classicandvintagebulbs.com

email acpearson@chariot.net.au

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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 17 Nov 2011, 7:02 am

#872610

This guy has everything for vintage cars including helogen conversions
http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html

patbot Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 17 Nov 2011, 10:31 am

#872644

Cheers guys, sent him an email this morning. 3 separate replies recommending the same guy is always a great sign!

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2011, 4:31 pm

#872694

patbot wrote:Before I resort to shipping them in, which will cost the same as the bulbs themselves again, any tips on where in Sydney I can buy 6V H4 globes to suit the Bosch 7" headlights? I gave Vintage Veedub a call with no luck, will try Classic tomorrow, and Vollks, Supercheap Auto and Repco online catalogues don't have anything...

Make sure You have the correct base for the Bulbs...
Not many 6 volt VWs still about...

so it sounds like they are either the "common" variety 3 tabs bulbs only in 6 Volt?? H4

or the round based Bosch European type bulbs with the Large Wide Flange.. P45t from memory..??

that guy in Adelaide is the only one I now of... too...

Lee

LEE

LEE

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oldtub356 Seriously Crusin Dubber

139 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 18 Nov 2011, 11:15 am

#872853

Also:

http://www.naauto.biz/catalogue/category134/category139

MailOrder country NSW 02 6026 3391 Nice range AutoElectrical bits (No affiliation)

patbot Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 23 Aug 2012, 1:22 pm

#918949

For those of you running Bosch 7" H4 headlights with a 6v bug, did you have to get a 6v specific set of headlights, or do the bosch h4 headlights work for 6v/12v and it's up to you to put the right voltage bulbs in?
Sorry if this is a silly question, I've heard it's the latter but I thought I should check before shelling out shipping money on the wrong headlights...

Cheers

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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 23 Aug 2012, 3:51 pm

#918968

just kampers have them

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/headlight-bulb-6-volt-j14444.html

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57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 23 Aug 2012, 8:34 pm

#919037

ian.mezz wrote:just kampers have them

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/headlight-bulb-6-volt-j14444.html

They are not H4 but P45t base.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 23 Aug 2012, 8:50 pm

#919044

57oval wrote:
ian.mezz wrote:just kampers have them

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/headlight-bulb-6-volt-j14444.html
They are not H4 but P45t base.

look like H4 to me

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Canni. Wolfsburg Wizard

471 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Aug 2012, 6:50 pm

#919164

Try motorcycle shop... I got my last lot of 6v bulbs from one as was only place that had them in stock...

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Aug 2012, 9:20 pm

#919198

57oval wrote:
ian.mezz wrote:just kampers have them

http://www.justkampersaustralia.com/shop/headlight-bulb-6-volt-j14444.html
They are not H4 but P45t base.

I thought they were all H4 s

but early German vehicles usually had the P45t Base
its a large round base with a locating nipple..

Late beetles had the BOSCH semi sealed beams with the P45t base bulbs...

Not as common as the P43t H4 bulbs..

LEE

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patbot Casual Dubber

45 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 25 Aug 2012, 3:00 pm

#919260

Just an update for those of you debating - I pulled the bulb, it had the old R2 base which is apparently equivalent to 45T, so those of you in the 45T corner were right (for mine at least). Located a few sites online etc that do H4 6V's with 45T bases, will let you know how it goes. I don't think I should have any issues just slotting them in... I don't think relays/new wiring/headlight assemblies are necessary?

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