Date:         Mon, 2 Nov 1998 10:43:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Randy Bergum <organslave@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Randy Bergum <organslave@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: headlights
Comments: To: "Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)" <a-phanso@MICROSOFT.COM>
Comments: cc: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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I replaced my headlights with Hella rectangular units for $40.00 each.  A
bracket was required to mount them, and a small extra wiring harness to retain
the stock harness plug.
All parts were made from chrome-moly steel, and the harness from the junkyard
for a few bucks.
    You need to weld or braze the bracket, and trim the front grille away a
little bit, but overall it's not bad.  The beam patterns are really useful,
with the euro cutoff on low.
    I have pictures and plots if anyone is interested.
        Randy

Philip Hanson (Volt Computer) wrote:

> I got a set of halogen headlamps from BusDepot for my '80.  They don't
> really fit in the slots.  And I guess the side that says Top on the from is
> the top.  Anyone experienced with these?  Do the lights have to be adjusted
> when you put them in?  Like because they shine out at a different angle or
> something?  I thought this was going to be easy.  And one of the lights
> doesn't work!  ph '80.