In a message dated 98-03-01 16:57:10 EST, redwood@SPEEDLINK.COM writes:

<< anyway, i was looking into buying some used headlight assemblies ['87 being
 parted out] that i saw on some "classifieds" website.  owner wants $100 +
 shpg for both.

 but someone told me yesterday that all i need to do is go to Pep Boys or
 other FLAPS and replace the sealed beams for just a few $ apiece.
  >>

nope.   they may look the same, but arent.   if you can get 2 whole vanagon
headlight assemblies used, for 100 bucks for both, then buy them...thats a
pretty good deal..

chris