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Subject:Re: WANTED: 86 - 91 Headlight covers
From:SyncroHead
Date:Sun, 14 Dec 1997 21:18:53 EST

In a message dated 97-12-14 13:20:15 EST, david@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes:

> I am looking for mesh headlight covers for my 1988 Double Cab.  I want to
>  put the covers on before I install my new European H4 shells.  I have seen
>  the plastic ones, but I find they cut down the light output too much.  The
>  dealer says they haven't made the mesh ones for quite some time, but I'm
>  sure they are out there somewhere!

I got mine from JCWhitney.  They're made specific for the shape of the 86-91
headlight pair and cover both regular and high beam bulbs.  I couldn't figure
out how the mounting "thingies" they give you were supposed to work despite
about 3 hours of attempts.  I fastened mine on with black tie-wraps.

Regards,
Jim Davis