globes/bulbs 6v/12v

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

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

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

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

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.