kombidays Learner Dubber
7 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·
the headlights on my 73 bay type 2 have rusted - is there any off the shelf sealed beam units that can be used to replace the lights? thanks for your help.
replacement headlights
Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter
2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·
They should be readily available new if you lookaround, or you can rip some off any old L300 or Pajero you find at the wreckers. 😂
I dont quite understand how glass is supposed to rust tho! 😂 🤪
I dont quite understand how glass is supposed to rust tho! 😂 🤪
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I presume You mean the headlamp lenses...kombidays wrote:the headlights on my 73 bay type 2 have rusted - is there any off the shelf sealed beam units that can be used to replace the lights? thanks for your help.
You can fit complete sealed beams or You can buy New replacement headlamps at any of the VW shops that advertise on here...
I did fit the headlamps from an L300 Mitsubishi to My Sons beetle years ago..
as I always use Hella QH H4 sealed or semi sealed beams
You might even pick some up on here or ebay...
the late beetles used Bosch semi sealed beam headlamps..
and the chrome ring was plastic with no adjustment screws...
plus this headlamp rim screwed to the brackets that most VW headlamp buckets have...
Not sure if Your is like that...
if it is, You can fit 7 inch sealed beams off most common cars at the wreckers...
or you could change the complete headlamp and rim off a late Kombi or beetle... [75-76??]
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toplessbug Fahrvergnugen
879 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
ring mick motors ,you can get the whole complete unit to screw in with a new h4 quartz globe for not much(cant remember) i got mine then put 90/140 globes and relays in it as well as a new power wire from the batt ...NOW i can see:beer:beer:beer
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
if it still has the original type headlights (pre 76 non sealed type) u can also just get the buckets rechromed
i did this on my first bug as the quality of replacement stuff is just shitfull and it wasnt much dearer either
bout $60 for the 2 but that was 8 years ago
-Joel
i did this on my first bug as the quality of replacement stuff is just shitfull and it wasnt much dearer either
bout $60 for the 2 but that was 8 years ago
-Joel