Yes, that IS the case. The round buckets cost about $30 a pair used.

But my question referred to putting RECTANGULAR H-4s in the buckets
for RECTANGULAR SAE-DOT lights. If one is upgrading to H4s, why would
one need to buy new buckets if he already has the rectangular buckets?

James

>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

>  > >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