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sealed beam headlamps

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One of them has given up the ghost and I wanted to know if it is straighforward to swap with a 'normal' headlamp where I can change the bulbs when they blow rather than the whole unit. The van is a 1979 T25 (left hand drive) and the current units say 'wagner' on the glass but has a 'hella' imprint on the metal behind the unit.
Just Kampers sell headlamps but I want to get replacements which will fit, so any advice is appreciated.
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Post by Fritz »

The last time I saw sealed beam headlamps was on a 'Bag'O' Shyte' of a thing called a Mini many years ago......

I think you will find yours will have interchangeable bulbs , simply remove the grille, unscrew the lamp support to gain access to the back of each lamp.

H4 halogen bulbs (if these are fitted) are available from any motor factors, as are the other glow worm type bulbs.....

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If you dont have the "H$ type headlamps, then get some (they have H4 molded into the glass)... they are soo much better than the non h4 ones...

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