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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.
>

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