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Subject:Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
From:Bill Davidson
Date:Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:11:00 -0800

> >Bill and the list,
> >I might also add that the $330 USD includes EVERYTHING needed to make the
> >European lights work in your Vanagon.  The light shells, the weather
boots,
> >park light holders, 55/60W Hella UV Free H4 bulbs, 5W park light, H4
> >connector and installation instructions.
> >
> >David Marshall
> >
>
> Why would one need new "shells" (buckets?) wouldn't the H-4s fit
> right where the SAE ones go? They do need a different connector
> however.

I haven't done it... but my understanding is that if you go from rectangular
headlights to the round you will need not only a new grill, but also a new
'bucket' that the headlights mount on to... another reason to stay with
rectangular if that is what came stock...

Bill