New headlamps for Europe

Post by **DustyBiscuit** » 04 Jul 2012, 17:15

Hello everyone, I have a question on behalf of a friend (he's not signed up himself yet!)

He has a LHD bus which he's taking over to France permanently, so he's looking at scrapping the plastic beam converters and getting some new headlamps with the European beam pattern. I've had a trawl about in the web and so far have only found 1 supplier (Cool Air VWs). I don't suppose anyone out there an point me in the right direction so he can shop about a bit?

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Cheers!

Post by **cascais** » 04 Jul 2012, 18:17

ive seen a few pairs on ebay,give it a try there might be a pair there

Post by **R0B** » 04 Jul 2012, 18:17

I have a pair of LHD square headlights.If he wants to do a swap.

Post by **King Kenny** » 04 Jul 2012, 19:02

I got mine from WAGONBUILD for £130 for each compleate assembly.
Getting the van registered was a long paper trail but it is now done.
Regards Kenny.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 04 Jul 2012, 19:56

Am I misreading the OP?
If it is a LHD with plastic beam deflectors all that is needed is to remove the deflectors as they will already be set up for Frogland.
Or is something else meant?

Post by **R0B** » 04 Jul 2012, 20:11

I read it as.He has put beam benders on his RHD lights.For when hes in france.

Post by **kevtherev** » 04 Jul 2012, 20:16

it's a bit ambiguous to be honest.
LHD with anti dazzlers
OR...LHD with RHD lights anti dazzlers when abroad

Post by **California Dreamin** » 04 Jul 2012, 21:51

Yes ..we need clarification but.......

If he has a L/H/Drive bus with the original headlamps fitted then he already has the correct lamps and beam pattern for Europe.

And as he is using beam benders in this country the above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Must be correct.

Martin

Post by **DustyBiscuit** » 04 Jul 2012, 23:19

Hi all, and thanks for the responses! My mistake... I meant RHD. Sorry to have caused any confusion! ROB - very kind of you to offer a swap, but he's got round ones! And Kenny, thanks for the heads up on the paper trail!

Cheers all!

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Post by **andisnewsyncro** » 05 Jul 2012, 05:38

That's cleared that up then

Post by **82JEW75** » 05 Jul 2012, 08:05

Simple option would be to buy new healamps from a French or German supplier, e.g. Serial Kombi or Gunzl.

Don't know if you need to change just the headlamp, or the mounting bracket as well?

Post by **California Dreamin** » 05 Jul 2012, 08:55

WANTED ADD

As many imports are swapped from L/H/D to R/H/D and Rounds are very cheap anyway, I'm guessing there will be someone with a couple of round L/H/D units sitting on a shelf in their garage.
Put a wanted in the wanted section.

Martin

Post by **California Dreamin** » 07 Jul 2012, 18:42

There is a trader here at Camper jam who has too good L/H/D drives lamps 4 sale,,£10 a piece.

Martin

Post by **California Dreamin** » 08 Jul 2012, 17:20

Tooooooo late. could have picked them up for you.

Martin

Post by **DustyBiscuit** » 16 Jul 2012, 11:04

He's all sorted now thanks. Bought a pair from Cool Air VW and having them posted to France. The lucky beggar has two weeks off work!

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