globes/bulbs 6v/12v

grogy Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 23 Jul 2011, 5:47 pm

#853343

hi, can anyone recommend a good 12v bulb that fits a 6v karmann ghia headlight. or a change of lights still using the original chrome headlight surround. thanks greg

Old Dubber Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2011, 6:16 pm

#853517

I have a few of these, if that's what you are after?

Grahame
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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2011, 9:49 pm

#853544

grogy wrote:hi, can anyone recommend a good 12v bulb that fits a 6v karmann ghia headlight. or a change of lights still using the original chrome headlight surround.
thanks greg

I think the Karmanns used very early headlamp bulbs

If the same bulb as the early 6 volt beetles...

they use an old style of base...

My Son unsoldered the globe part of the bulb 6 v

and resoldered 12 volt 60/55w Quartz Halogen H4 globe in its place... worked great

remember not to touch QH H4 bulbs with Your fingers...

cheapest way to do it...

You can otherwise replace the headlamp with a sealed beam H4 unit...

or semi sealed beam and use the common H4 12v/60/55w bulbs

I'm not sure how the headlamps are attached or adjusted on Karmann Ghias...

cheers

LEE

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

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jul 2011, 9:51 pm

#853546

The P45t QH bulbs fit the late model 75-76 BOSCH headlamps in 1303 or "L" Beetles

that was the standard European H4 QH bulb base...

LEE

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

grogy Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 25 Jul 2011, 9:32 pm

#853733

thanks olddubber, i not decided or ready yet, i will keep u in mind if i decide to go that way thanks.

grogy Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Aug 2007 · 25 Jul 2011, 9:35 pm

#853737

thanks lee auto bug, appreciate the ideas and clear explanation, i keep it in mind when its time to make a decision on wot to do.