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Date:         Sun, 19 Oct 2003 09:23:31 EDT
Reply-To:     THX0001@AOL.COM
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From:         George Goff <THX0001@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat / Unique SA Headlamp
Comments: To: mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM
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In a message dated 10/18/03 9:08:08 PM, mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< I could be wrong, but I thought the 5 3/4" high beam was a common high beam/driving light size. >>

You are right, but you are also wrong. The inner high beam light of the SA setup is the standard 5 3/4" in size ONLY. Unfortunately, the reflector has integral mounting lugs just like the square inner lights of the later vans. So, since it is not mounted by way of a retaining ring, it cannot be replaced by a ubiquitous 5 3/4" headlamp. I did not know this whenever I ordered up the SA grille. If I had realized this it would have given me pause because it is tough enough to find a replacement inner headlamp as it is, but, as a last resort, the dealer is always there with a replacement waiting on a shelf in a warehouse somewhere. I try not to think about what I will have to do if one gets popped by a stone.

By the way, has anyone had to source a replacement yet?

George


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