Date:         Thu, 31 Oct 2002 11:37:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
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From:         Dana Morphew <kadm@PUGETSOUND.NET>
Subject:      Re: FW: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
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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