My 66 came with what I believe to be VW headlights (not working ) whats the difference to look for and will they fit ? I am not a fan of the sugar scoop style lights
Wheres best to get full RHD light units ?
Thanks
Tom
Headlights - 912
Re: Headlights - 912
VW chrome rims are rounder in profile on the sides also have a tab at the bottom for the screw to fix them. Porsche flatter and have a hole at the bottom rather than a tab. Post a picture of what you have at the moment. most of all the other parts are interchangeable with the VW sloping headlights otherwise though may not be correct. Karmann Konnection sell the AFS headlight rims which are a very good product. 7 inch headlights can be sourced from any places on the internet. clear glass can be sourced from all of the usual VW suspects as a pattern part. The tinware as long as it does not have the cutout for the pilot light/indicator lamp is correct and can be reused, (or it can be used even if it has the hole).
Sugar scoops are not an original part for a 66 as far as I can remember.
Sean
Sugar scoops are not an original part for a 66 as far as I can remember.
Sean
1966 912
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
1969 912/6 hotish rod in build
1974 914 Dead
LI 125 Lambretta (Yeah right it’s a 125)
Mini Cooper s
Re: Headlights - 912
Will post pics cheers
Tbh i am not fussed on period perfection etc as long as i can get some nice lights that fit and dont cost the earth
Tbh i am not fussed on period perfection etc as long as i can get some nice lights that fit and dont cost the earth
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Re: Headlights - 912
TomB wrote:Will post pics cheers
Tbh i am not fussed on period perfection
In that case You could fit Bosch H4's which offer the combination of,
Easier to find
Decent light even with standard bulbs
Not that expensive
I'm not familiar with the prices and availability of VW headlight nor if they are easy to find in RHD lenses or how they compare with H4's.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
Headlights - 912
Sugar scoops are 68 MY start. US safety regs forced a change on headlights and a redesign on the headlight covers.
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Martin Skeet - Bahama yellow 1968 Porsche 912 in restoration.
VIN 12804125
VIN 12804125
Re: Headlights - 912
210bhp wrote:TomB wrote:Will post pics cheers
Tbh i am not fussed on period perfection
In that case You could fit Bosch H4's which offer the combination of,
Easier to find
Decent light even with standard bulbs
Not that expensive
I'm not familiar with the prices and availability of VW headlight nor if they are easy to find in RHD lenses or how they compare with H4's.
Regards
Mike
Not sure what the
are for Mike Thanks for the info
Tom