Do you know how much heat that 40 watt bulb putts out? Plenty enough
to melt plastic. You might get away with it, but you are illegal, in
most states.

On Mar 22, 2009, at 11:36 PM, Bill Prats wrote:

> Since I am so pleased with the GoWesty high power Headlights I wanted
> to upgrade the weak tail lights of my 1989 Westy.  I found a complete
> set of tail lamps and the front parking lamps at
> http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/
>
> I have to say, before this I really didn't realize how seemingly
> unsafe night driving can be with those teeny tiny tail lights, the
> running light was only 5 watts, the same as a Christmas tree light
> .... The replacement lamp is 40 watts and the others are 50 watts,
> what a big difference.  I no longer do much night driving but if I do
> at least now I'll feel safer.
>
> Well, now with the bright GoWesty Head Lamps and this upgrade, all
> thats left on the outside is to find and install a THIRD Tail lamp
> .... those made for motor cycles look good then next is to do a neat
> installation of the PIAA clear fog lamps once seen at the auto parts
> store.
>
> Hope this helps ...... Bill89Westy23