sealed beam lights into later model beetle

DIY-DUB · 2005-08-07T11:38:35+00:00

plz explain, how the hell do you mount the buggers? no screws, clips or anything, and its a 7inch light goin into a 7.5 inch hole so must need something, im betting im missing something simple but will ask anyway

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Nov 2005, 3:03 pm

#424117

I've always had sealed beams in My beetles, even back in the 70s...
Now I have H4s in My beetle...
You will need the round headlamp brackets from a 70>
model falcon or maybe holden?

these have the mounting holes in them...

there are different ways of mounting them...

I would stay clear of 90/130w bulbs as these tend to overheat the headlamp electrical plug etc...

Hella/Narva plus 50s are 50% brighter on Low beam and 40% brighter on HIGH Beam and only use 55watts..
You can buy most H4 headlamps at most auto one etc...

Lee

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 2 Nov 2005, 3:08 pm

#424119

just spoke to 1st car mate and hes got a bracket now so hes good. but i agree on the nava +50s.

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lauzboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

177 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 3 Nov 2005, 12:23 am

#424319

thanks Barls!!! yeah im interested in globe upgrades

so what sorta price we talking about for new headlight assemblies?

is it possible to get just new reflectors to replace the ones in the original units?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 3 Nov 2005, 5:41 am

#424336

im not sure mate but they come as ether a complete assy or as 1st bought them ie just the lens

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 3 Nov 2005, 2:40 pm

#424470

mikes has them on special this month for 90 bucks for the late model ones

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