That sounds like a great idea, Ken. I would like to see a picture or two and know more about how you did it. Dana Kenneth Wilford wrote:
> I wound up > using a standard rectangular Vanagon outter headlamp instead of making a > frame. The lamp was already cracked, so I just smashed the rest of the > glass out. Then I had to cut away some of the reflector, but I left most of > the reflector which still had the mounting tabs on it. Then I took the > Cibie lamp and siliconed it in place with this industrial silicon that we > had.
> I still have to repeat this proceedure on the driver's side lens. If anyone > is interested I could take some digital pictures and do a write up on it. I > think the Cibie lights were under $100 a pair (it has been a long time so I > could be wrong) and they are beautifully made lenses, and have the parking > light bulb in them as well. If I remember correctly I bought them from > Daniel Stern Lighting. 200mm Cibie H4. > Just FYI. > > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > John 3:16 > http://www.vanagain.com > Phone: (856)-327-4936 > Fax: (856)-327-2242 |
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