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Subject:Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat / Unique SA Headlamp
From:George Goff
Date:Sun, 19 Oct 2003 09:23:31 EDT

In a message dated 10/18/03 9:08:08 PM, mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< I could be wrong, but I thought the 5 3/4" high beam was a common high
beam/driving
light size.  >>

You are right, but you are also wrong.  The inner high beam light of the SA
setup is the standard 5 3/4" in size ONLY.  Unfortunately, the reflector has
integral mounting lugs just like the square inner lights of the later vans.  So,
since it is not mounted by way of a retaining ring, it cannot be replaced by
a ubiquitous 5 3/4" headlamp.  I did not know this whenever I ordered up the
SA grille.  If I had realized this it would have given me pause because it is
tough enough to find a replacement inner headlamp as it is, but, as a last
resort, the dealer is always there with a replacement waiting on a shelf in a
warehouse somewhere.  I try not to think about what I will have to do if one gets
popped by a stone.

By the way, has anyone had to source a replacement yet?

George