I realize this topic has come up recently - but I don't think any questions
were answered and I will be undertaking some headlight upgrades on my Westy
this coming spring.

I purchased a '86 Westy in August of last year.  It runs great, a pleasure
to drive - I have no real complaints other than the fact that the stock, 17
year old low-beam lighting on this van is abhorrent.  In fact, I would
classify it as downright dangerous.

** I will be installing the wiring upgrade for the head lights, but from
what I've read on the list, it won't be enough.

Therefore I have two different options:

Option 1:
Purchase the (very) expensive European rectangular outer headlights that
replace the original "like for like".
Advantages:     easy installation, compatible with my Vanagon "bra"
Disadvantages:  cost of replacement, hasn't improved on the inner "hi-beam"
headlights (European replacements for these are also                    very
expensive)

Option 2:
Purchase the expensive South African "dual round" headlight grille and two
(in-expensive) European round outer headlights
Advantages:     cheap headlight replacement, looks cooler, includes new
inner "hi-beam" headlights, selling old headlights and grille
on EBay
Disadvantages:  tricky installation, requires outer round headlight brackets
from a wrecker, quality issues on the S.A. grille, Vanagon
"bra" will need some custom modifications.

I would appreciate any words of advice  and "20/20 hindsight" from fellow
listees who have completed any of the above modifications.

Thanks for your help!

Andrew
Crazy weather Winnipeg - we have a windchill of -53C - right now.

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