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tj924 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:23 am Post subject: Headlight

Are the headlamps a common enough item to get (ie are they used on lots of cars)? I mean the round glass bit.

Looks like mine has taken a hard rock hit some time recently. Only just discovered it as the headlight is still working fine. I should just need to replace the headlamp itself.
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Paul · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:27 am Post subject:

Yep, even a 7" dual filament headlight from a 20 year old Holden will work....

Paul · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:29 am Post subject:

That said, many of us have converted to Halogen headlights with replacable bulbs.
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tj924 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:32 am Post subject:

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

yep, very common. Your local Auto-whatever should have them. I vaguely remember about $90 a pair with H4 globes.
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Ozzie · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:33 am Post subject:

The holden one's are sealed beam.
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tj924 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:46 am Post subject:

Gram · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:56 am Post subject:

That's what sealed-beam are..the filaments are fused onto the reflector..non-replaceable bulbs.
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Gram · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 9:57 am Post subject:

globe=bulb. You just need a lens..
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Paul · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:01 am Post subject:

Agreed, but as I said the Holden sealed beams will bolt right in. Just don't drive when it's dark!

Ozzie · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:07 am Post subject:

I bought H4 bulbs for $30pr-.
Headlights for $90 a pr should be complete lens as well.
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tj924 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

Paul · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 10:26 am Post subject:

In the US we had to put up with sealed beams for years. My 77 that I bought new had them.

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

leadfoot · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:42 am Post subject:

I have the non-sealed globes, is there any merit in changing to the 4000K globes?? I believe the stocks are 3200K and the extra colour temperature might help a little. I'm not sure if the blue light globes would do anything but look pretty.
I know a few people have upgraded their lights to higher wattage globes, are these 80/120W or something... I know there are limits on the electrics, are these just amperage concerns??

100W / 12V = 8.3 Amps.... stock
120W /12V = 10 Amps... upgrade probably on the limit of burning out stock wiring....

I think if I can get the facts together I'll do a section for the new board. So arm me up with your thoughts and I'll get something together for all.
It's also nice with the non sealed to be able to get in there and clean the lens from behind...
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