Headlights? Something Different?

row1 · Post by **row1** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:52 pm

Hey People,

I'm wanting to change the headlights in the FB to something a bit better...

Does anyone know of anything I can do to change the headlights in the FB?

Legally of course

I want something heaps brighter than the original head lights.

Any Ideas?

let me know

Cheers

-- Rowan

FB MAD · Post by **FB MAD** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:57 pm

There was a bloke advertising halogen coversions for old bulb systems in Restored Cars but havn't got access to the number at present so maybe someone else knows.

Terry.

blue ute · Post by **blue ute** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:58 pm

Try this place Rowan www.classicandvintagebulbs.com

Nick

row1 · Post by **row1** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:57 pm

thanx

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:10 pm

Rowan,

I have used these halogen bulbs for about 6 months or so. Havnt had any problems. They do get much hotter then the originals which can be expected.

Stewart

row1 · Post by **row1** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:51 pm

How did you with the conversion?

Did you have to disassemble an original light and change some bits and pieces to get them to work.

Not real sure, as my FB dosnt have any lights in it atm.

but isnt it a sealed beam?

dosnt it work just like light bulb for the house?

Once its blown you throw it away and buy a new one?

How did you put the halogen bulbs in your car?

Cheers

-- Rowan

earlyholdenfan · Post by **earlyholdenfan** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:08 pm

Hi Rowan,
The original are a semi sealed bean unit, they have provision for a replacement original type bulb to be re-fitted, These guys make a halogen bulb fitted to the original type base so all you have to do is remove the headlamp (or in your case find it in the pile of parts!

)
remove the original and put the new one in!
The bulb is the only part that is replaced when it blows
Hope that helps
Matt

P.S. running these in both of my earlies and the difference is amazing! there was some talk of the extra heat making the original glass shatter if it gets to hot and then rain hitting the glass and cracking if (big temp drop) but I havnt had this happen in all the years I have been driving mine)

row1 · Post by **row1** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:38 am

ok thanks

so just order them from this site ---> http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com ??

Cheers

-- Rowan

P.S this is so awesome, I'm getting like advice from people who have done it... lol

soo soo kool

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:33 pm

I ordered mine over the phone and got em within a week. Phone for Classic and Vintage is 08 8278 4393. I spoke with Paul and he sent me 12v 55/60 BPF bulbs. As Matt says its a simple bulb change over.

Getting/sharing advice expereice is what its all about.

Stewart

FB60 · Post by **FB60** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:49 pm

hey stewart ...

do you remember what they charged for set of halogen bulbs?

cheers
Jamie

row1 · Post by **row1** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:29 pm

is it possible to put those blue bulbs into the FB

the bulbs that look white (similar to LED light) when they're turned on

Cheers

-- Rowan

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:49 pm

Jamie,

about $20 per bulb from memory.

Stewart

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:42 am

Sorry to dig up such an old thread.....

Does anyone know of any place in Sydney that sells replacement Halogen globes that would fit into the EK without any modifications?

Last night I had Stewart (parisian62) in the car with me, and the poor bloke must now think I'm the world's worst driver

The standard lights were so bad I was going through Give Way signs

, missing turn offs

and driving at snail's pace simply because I couldnt see shit.

I know there's the place mentioend above in SA , I was just hoping they might be available closer.

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:35 pm

when you drove across the train intersection in front of that oncoming train - that was the limit....just joking

I know what its like when driving by candlelight...

The turnaround time from Paul in SA was pretty quick from memory.

Cal · Post by **Cal** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:57 pm

Thanks Stewart, I'll give him a call

I'll mention the same bulb type that you've posted on this thread.