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Re: /f Regional Oddities
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Jan 1996 00:54:03 -0600
>>but there remains one California mystery unsolved... >>How do keep all those plastic reflectors imbedded in the roads from >>being scraped off by the...
Re: Reflectors on back of van
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:22:23 -0500
On Oct 13, 2005, at 9:06 PM, Robert Fisher wrote: > I was once pulled over in my Chevy van for the reverse lights...
Re: Head lights
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:05:54 -0500
...Get a pair of the eurospec rectangular reflectors and save yourself a lot of grief. On Jan 9, 2010, at 11:41 PM, Mark...
Compare Driving/ Fog lights yourself
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:22:31 +0100
...bright white bulbs, all H2 / 55W to save both electricity AND reflectors. With two swiches I could choose the fog only when foggy or...
Re: LED taillights??
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:24:58 -0800
...pre-drilled holes for the LEDs in > place of the taillight reflectors and running "custom" wiring to the > taillight electric plugs. > > Chris, > > '85 Westy >
Re: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Fri, 10 May 1996 11:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
...No backup lights, no reflectors, no >> openings where other things should go. The rear hatch has a hole in the > >You just described a...
Re: Instrument lights
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:30:59 -0500
...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > You can get the bulbs out as David B describes without removing the white > reflectors. However, removing the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Nov 1998 - Special issue
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 12:34:49 +0100
...That's why I recodnized, that all Vanagon owns reflectors in that place where the European fog lights are standard. In Europe usually only...
Re: Rear reflectors
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:57:27 -0600
Check local laws on reflective materials and lights. White is not permitted here if on the rear. On the rear it must be red...
Re: anybody want an 85 single-cab pickup? FS in Vancouver, BC, Canada -$9000CAN
Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:25:13 -0800
David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> wrote: > This one looks a little weird! For those with a sharp eye there are no rear > side reflectors...
Re: H4 Hella Headlight Kits Available
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:28:45 EST
...Does the "Kit" include the proper relay? Are they glass > reflectors and lenses? Basicially- are these the best i can put in a quad...
Re: Driving Slowly (add reflectors!)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:42:10 -0400
Don't forget the back facing edge of the rear hatch when opened, last thing I need if leaning over the engine in the...
Re: updating headlights - the options
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:07:44 -0800
...Second I'd say is switching from those awful US-DOT rectangular reflectors to round E-Code H4's (and you might as well...
Re: HIDs? Was: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:31 -0800
...Let alone the euro only reflectors, and the > E-codes, and even worse the idiots running RHD 7" reflectors on LHD cars. > If I...
Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Thu, 26 Nov 1998 12:36:05 +0100
...That's why I recodnized, that all Vanagon owns reflectors in that place where the European fog lights are standard. In Europe usually only...
Re: 360W of Bright?
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:24:35 -0800
...Dual bulb Halogen, manly reflectors, excellent low beam cutoff. Works with your high-low beam relay set up.
Re: Tail light lens removal
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:47:22 -0400
...Tony, I'm referring to separating the rectangular red/orange/white lens from the black housing to gain access to inner reflectors. Chris. Wysłane...
Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 03:33:24 -0500
George - By April, I should have, in stock, several mercury vapor, 12vdc, 500mm round searchlights from recently moth-balled Andropov-class Navy destroyers. These...
simple hack - improving dig. clock lighting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:18:05 -0800
...Camera setting makes it look worse than it really is, and the reflectors I put in the bulb housing also contributes, but it does...
Re: Time to replace headlight
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:45:00 -0500
...Around [I forget] someone came up with a computer program that could design arbitrarily shaped reflectors, and car makers instantly started making headlights customized...
Re: Reflectors on back of van
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 06:41:48 -0500
<<I've been meaning to check into the bumper height requirement for PA. I have a vague memory of seeing a sooty, yellowed inspection...
Projektzwo driving light compatibility
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 3 Dec 2010 18:47:02 -0800
...The reflectors might be different but appears to fit in the hole of the PZ grill extensions. Wondering if anyone has a Jag in...
Re: rear turn signal wire color? Attn: Dave
Historical mailing list - Arlen
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 15:37:59 -0800
...then splice them in to side turn signals. > > (The amber side reflectors off a 1984 Rabbit are an exact match/fit.) > > However, I don...
Re: brighter tail lights:what's the definative answer?
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Tue, 17 May 2005 11:41:37 +0200
...I know the US and European taillights assemblies differ, but does the US version have reflectors? European versions don't have it, so more...
Scirocco lights vs Vanagon lights
Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:25:12 -0700
...I think the >>Vanagon lights are >>a great >>design, but the reflectors and lenses get >>damaged/cruddy over time. New >>housings, and brighter bulbs...
Re: Upgrading 86-up headlights: the definative answer! (longish)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 11:12:19 -0400
...They have better >reflectors and a very even beam pattern compared to stock. The difference >between these and the H4s is probably not enough...
A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 22:48:40 -0600
...Two lamp reflectors/enclosures (178 mm), 2 H4 bulbs, 2 high quality boots. Instructions. The price: 89.00 CDN! Aprox $55.00 US! My...
Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Wed, 9 Oct 2013 21:21:26 -0600
...http://www.basinandrangewatch.org/SolarOneNV.html Next summer I'll have some portable parabolic reflectors++ that I can set up and then MELT YOUR...
Who has the SA Grilles for sale? I have a pic.
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Sat, 28 Nov 1998 22:19:18 EST
...So who's got 'em and what reflectors do they use. Happy T-day to you all. al >> HI al, check out www.volkswagen...
Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:35:14 -0800
...Now, with round Hella H4 reflectors and 120W yellowstar bulbs on independent 10ga runs, I practically need sunglasses to drive at night. -- John Bange...
Re: tail lights
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:55:18 -0500
...And reflectors/lenses designed for incandescent bulbs generally expect something approximating a point source of light radiating into most of a sphere. "Bulbs" using...
Re: Time to replace headlight?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 Dec 2012 02:36:04 -0500
...If the lenses and reflectors are darkened, pitch them and get a new set of halogens. In fact, get a new set of halogens...
Re: 84 westy shell
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:25:49 EST
...One > seat turntable is still there, dash and some trim pieces, turns > signals and reflectors, electrical cord hatch cover, electrical cord, > bits and piecs...
Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 28 May 2020 16:12:03 -0700
...I searched > the archives for advice, but didn't find anything useful. > > My light assemblies do not have reflectors for the backup lights, so...
Re: Reflectors on back of van
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:58:20 -0700
On 10/14/05, <rrecardo@webtv.net> wrote: > > Clancy, > > While your dreaming think about this. > > I retract all I mentioned about your clown truck...
Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:16:06 -0500
...You are FAR better off using 60 watt auxiliary driving lights with high quality reflectors. They'll throw more usable light to where you...
Re: Headlight Mystery (2 lamp/Halogen)
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:41:57 -0700
...when I upgrade the lighting with relays and sockets for brighter bulbs than the current Hella 100/55W in Bosch motorcycle reflectors. Thanks volks.
Fw: Cleaning Headlights
Historical mailing list - KBatzler
Sun, 1 Nov 1998 18:39:56 -0800
...Very >clever! and it works! Now the headlamp lenses and reflectors are clean and >shiny. With the extremely poor light pattern of the factory...
H4 Euro Headlamps
Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:44:44 -0500
...The problem lies with the stock reflectors, not the bulbs. If you're after value for your money, buy the H4 headlamps. Roy Olynick...
Value of US Vanagon minus engine, trans?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 17:36:06 +1200
...window regulators (either manual or electric) rear heater instrument cluster good tires alloy wheels (crappy steel is fine) side marker lights/reflectors WOULD want...
Re: Park Lights
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:27:10 -0400
...and supply sort of a soft glow out of the headlight reflectors. Doesn't light up much, but looks trick, and useful when pulling...
Re: Headlight Dilemma
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:21:31 -0500
...I checked to see if either the inboard or outboard reflectors were available and the US distributor of that brand said they were not...
Re: custom side turn signals?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:08:19 -0500
...They were rather bright, and > quite noticeable. > > Our vanagons have red running lights/reflectors > on the side in the rear, and > I am wondering...
Re: Vanagon Headlights/cleaning
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 7 Sep 1996 23:19:57 -0700
...They came out crystal clear & the reflectors looked perfectly polished. It was done to Nissan headlamps, & I'm not sure it'll work on...
Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:33:12 +0100
Per Lindgren wrote: > > > Per wrote: The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units > > is: > > 255 941 105 for the left > > 255 941 106...
Requesting ideas for replacement of VW and Vanagon logos on rear of van
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:42:52 -0400
...I have already thought of putting an extra set of break lights or reflectors. I am going to install a third brake light from...
Round vs. Square vs. SA double round headlights
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:44:04 -0500
...due to age and water leakage (thus not periodically requiring expensive reflectors to put the delicate bulbs in). Finally, the van made its way...
Re: Instrument light removal
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:44:56 +1000
...Instrument light removal Folks, 90 vanagon Does anyone recall how the little instrument panel lights pop out of their small square reflectors? eg. the...
Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:13:06 -0700
...LED Backup Light Bulbs Hello, I built reflectors as Stan suggested and used the lamps recommended by Jack. The result was excellent. I posted...
Sacramento Swap Meet Results
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 25 May 1996 15:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
...I also picked up an NOS RHD barndoor gas pedal, a set of German replacement reflectors, a_set_ of '51 license plates, barndoor hoorn...
Re: Retrofitting 5X7 H-4 Lights - Another Method (long)
Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 22:41:08 EST
...That is what the reflectors do on the E-Code headlamps. I don't think it will be so easy to find E-Code...
Re: LED taillights??
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:03:14 -0800
...pre-drilled holes for the LEDs in >> place of the taillight reflectors and running "custom" wiring to the >> taillight electric plugs. >> >> Chris, >> >> '85 Westy >> >
Hella Driving Lights: Was:Bosch fog lights. No, no, no.
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 07:01:08 -0500
...For one thing, the Bosch reflectors are > metal which is the hallmark of a cheap light because it will eventually it > will leak and...
Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:43:02 -0800
...All my lenses and reflectors were very foggy so I poured in a little dishwashing liquid and HOT water, shook em up, rinsed until...
Reversing Lamps - Rear fog Lamps
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 17:48:22 -0700
...They have lenses, reflectors and all the right stuff but alas they're clear lenses....wot ho, who comes through the night? Sir Led...
The Comedy of Errors
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:33:47 -0500
...Buckets laid out, Bosch Euro reflectors laid out, new SA wiring harness laid out, Recommended Hella 100/80W H4 bulbs laid out. Bulb doesn...
Re: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 May 1996 03:57:26 -0400
...round small round glasstaillights with chrome rings. center brake light discontinued. reflectors (n am market) also discontinued. bezel style plastic lens 'bubble' taillights/ bezel...
Re: another angle on high-wattage headlight bulbs
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 12 May 1998 21:34:43 -0400
...never worth a darn, a friend sprung for the ludicrous Euro reflectors, they were incredible. Fortunately the Corrado fogs made excellent general driving lights...
Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 03:07:11 -0500
Otmar - I've picked up some US Navy surplus handheld searchlights that should be the answer for folks who are tired of "overdriving" their...
Re: LED taillights??
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 8 Dec 2001 12:44:58 +1200
...pre-drilled holes for the LEDs in >place of the taillight reflectors and running "custom" wiring to the >taillight electric plugs. Yes indeed. I...