WTD: Hella H4 lense for 70's beetle

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 18 Apr 2014, 12:27 pm

#988886

Hi, I'm after 1 X Hella H4 Glass lense for a 70's headlight. This is just the glass front lense, and is a Hella 'Made in Germany' one that i'm after.

I'm not wanting the semi sealed H4 lights found on the 76 Beetle / Golf.

Please PM if you have one you would like to sell.

Cheers
Craig T

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Apr 2014, 12:49 pm

#988887

Hi Craig

Is this the aftermarket kit type that came with a separate lense and reflector that took the H4 bulb? I might have some, I had them in my 1302 in the 70s.

Steve

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 18 Apr 2014, 1:28 pm

#988888

I'm not sure Steve, it looks factory to me but maybe its aftermarket......I have one on my 74 and I want to replace the other so they both match.👍

Would be great if you have one 😎

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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 18 Apr 2014, 3:18 pm

#988898

Craig, I have these 2 you can have. They are both Hella made in Germany, but are not the same as each other - go figure.

My daughter is going back to Sydney on Monday night and can meet you to give them to you if you are interested.

From your ole' mate Jeff

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 19 Apr 2014, 8:43 pm

#988970

Hi Jeff, the one that I'm after has the H4 mark on the lens like in my picture. The ones you have are the same as my spares, which are just normal beetle lenses. Thanks for your offer though
👍

Any luck Steve ??

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 20 Apr 2014, 8:52 am

#988987

beetleboyjeff wrote:Craig, I have these 2 you can have. They are both Hella made in Germany, but are not the same as each other - go figure.

Jeff, the one of the right is for a LHD car, that's why the E-code pattern is on the opposite side.

It kicks a beam up to the passengers side to light up road signs.

Craig, it looks like your bug has the stock semi sealed 75-75 headlights but someone has used a 3 screw chrome rim on it. (they normally have the one mounting screw at the bottom, adjusters are underneath)
unless they are some sort of weird Euro headlight that has made its way over here or as Steve says aftermarket, but not stock aussie ones for a 74 anyway.

Do you know if they use the P45t or P43t bulbs?

beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 21 Apr 2014, 1:28 pm

#989096

Hey Craig, just washing my bug, and I noticed that the headlights that I have now are

I only put them in during July 2012, so I may have bought them at the Nationals. I couldn't find the invoice to see where I got them from, but my wife should be able to find it in MYOB.

I am fairly certain that I got them from Just Kampers or maybe Vintage Vee Dub, but they were new, so they are quite possibly still available new.

From your ole' mate Jeff

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 21 Apr 2014, 4:26 pm

#989103

[/quote]
Craig, it looks like your bug has the stock semi sealed 75-75 headlights but someone has used a 3 screw chrome rim on it. (they normally have the one mounting screw at the bottom, adjusters are underneath)
unless they are some sort of weird Euro headlight that has made its way over here or as Steve says aftermarket, but not stock aussie ones for a 74 anyway.

Do you know if they use the P45t or P43t bulbs? [/quote]

Hi Joel, no they're not the semi sealed like on the 75-76.

Its basically a standard 12volt headlight but with the H4 stamped glass. The headlight assemblies are the original 74's (adjuster screws in the ring), but I have replaced the glass on one (H4 stamp) from my 'stash' of lenses..........just need another now !!!

Jeff, your lights are the semi sealed beam ones which are different to mine. I have those on my 76 model cars 👍

Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 21 Apr 2014, 6:37 pm

#989111

Hi Craig

I know exactly what you are looking for and I am sure I have one I keep that unusual nutty stuff

When I get a chance I will go thru my stash and let you know

Cheers

David

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 21 Apr 2014, 7:04 pm

#989115

Cheers David,
you will make me a happy man !!!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Apr 2014, 8:32 am

#989162

Hi

I had a look over the weekend, I’m pretty sure I gave them to Boris at Vintage.

As I said before these were an aftermarket kit. They came with a reflector that took a normal H4 bulb, not the VW style and the glass was flat not curved like the VW ones.

You basically used the original VW rim and plastic housing and then fitted the Hella parts.

Steve

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 22 Apr 2014, 8:41 am

#989164

Thanks for have a look for me Steve 👍

The glass on mine is curved the same as a standard VW lens, so even if you found yours it would have been different anyway.🥲

vduboy Insano Dub Head

702 posts · joined Oct 2012 · 22 Apr 2014, 11:49 am

#989171

Hey Craig give Viiking a pm on here, he got my old shell, pretty sure they were the same. 1500 semi auto(German beetle)

It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!

Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 27 Apr 2014, 9:49 pm

#989603

Hi Craig

I dug the Lense out today I also have a semi sealed headlight as well but not the golf or late Beetle type one made in Taiwan!

I will post pics tomorrow IPad is not talking to iPhone

Cheers

David

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Apr 2014, 10:48 pm

#989612

yippee, cheers David.👍

MR930 Wolfsburg Wizard

666 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Apr 2014, 2:37 pm

#989650

I've just found one if you still need one.

Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 29 Apr 2014, 9:22 am

#989715

Hi Craig,

Here are some pics

Give me a call or a text

Cheers

David

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 29 Apr 2014, 1:03 pm

#989726

Cheers David for your help.....it will be great to finally have matching H4 light lenses 👍