

| Subject: | Re: Headlight conversion for '85 Westy.... |
| From: | Aristotle Sagan |
| Date: | Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:59:45 -0800 |
Last I checked, 85's had round headlights as stock. tim in san jose > > >I would like to upgrade my weak, stock headlights. > >You are not alone. > > >I did note with interest the Bus Depot's conversion but the price at just >under 200 bucks seem to be a bit stiff? > >The SA grille is a great upgrade as you will get the 5.75" H1 driving >lights >along with a new grille for round 7" H4s. The cost is not bad considering >a >set of 5.75s would be about $90 by themselves. Add about $90 or so for a >NEW grille and you are on target. The only problem with this system on >your >van is that you will need round light buckets and 7" H4 main lights. The >7" >H4 lights can be had for less than $75 for a pair. The buckets you will >have to find at a junk yard or something and should run about $25 >typically. >When you do this upgrade you will also have to rewire your lights and >install relays to power the system and protect the crummy light switch. >Add >another $20 or so for relays and hardware. > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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