Date:         Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:19:04 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
Comments: To: David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
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On Dec 17, 2010, at 12:59 PM, David M wrote:

> I'd love to do something about the pathetic headlights. Now that I
> drive home in the dark I can barely tell my headlights are on, they
> shine no pattern on the road in front of me. I see more modern
> vehicles and it looks like a floodlight is illuminating the road in
> front of them. I then have to check my switch to see if I actually
> have mine turned on. It's very disconcerting. The only way I can
> tell for sure is when I come up behind another vehicle and check the
> reflection.

The archives will tell you that the REAL solution to the problem is
removing the rectangular headlights and replacing with the earlier 7"
round lights.  It's a screw in replacement and them that's done it
seem to be quite satisfied.  I have the buckets should you decide to
go that route. I also have a early grill, but my experience with
shipping grills has not been rewarding. Better that you source that
locally.

Bus Depot has the headlights: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=0301600118

They have the grill too, but if you're near any metropolitan area, I
suspect that you can find one in the local boneyard for a bunch less
money.  Prolly get the buckets from the same rig.

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=255853652G

Jim