globes/bulbs 6v/12v
grogy - July 23rd, 2011 at 05:47 PM
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 - July 24th, 2011 at 06:16 PM
I have a few of these, if that's what you are after?
68AutoBug - July 24th, 2011 at 09:49 PM
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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
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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
68AutoBug - July 24th, 2011 at 09:51 PM
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
grogy - July 25th, 2011 at 09:32 PM
thanks olddubber, i not decided or ready yet, i will keep u in mind if i decide to go that way thanks.
grogy - July 25th, 2011 at 09:35 PM
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.