Date: Mon, 27 May 2024 18:36:03 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
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Hey Eric,
I’ve gone thru a few , well a couple of pairs, of the usual suspect cheap lead lamp units. And one pair in particular are great. But then I was given some truck light, made in USA , led lamps that are completely different design. Been using them for a couple of years, I’m happy. They aren’t as bright as the cheaper ones but they are much more controlled and have a superbe cut off .
One pair of the cheap ones I’ve repurposed. They they have holes on the back that allows me to make mounts for them to attach to my light bar. I use as my aux lights. And it’s great.
Alistair
> On May 27, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Hi David,
>
> Jeep headlamps fit Vanagons. At least that is what I was told many years ago. Also the same size used on many motor cycles. The set I installed came with two adaptors for different vehicles and one was a perfect fit for my 85.
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> And yes, I purchased them even though the experts at Amazon said they would not fit my vehicle. I’ve done that for many auto products from Amazon from LED lights, to oil filters. All say they don’t fit my vehicle. And so far all did.
>
> Eric Caron’
>
>
>
>> On May 26, 2024, at 11:19 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> The link is to an Amazon ad for LED headlamps that fit Jeep Wrangler. A link on that page to check vehicle fit says it does not fit Vanagon. A further link suggests products for the Vanagon, but does not list any headlamps.
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>>> On Sun, May 26, 2024 at 6:36 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> Some friends use these and I put a set in one van. My wife says they work great and I’m replacing my second van headlights with these. We didn’t want the black ones, but these are now available in a nicer light color.
>>>
>>> The swap in was easy. I didn’t do the halo or signal options on the outer ring yet but likely will.
>>>
>>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLMKFN2R/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A50AWZNH1YDG9&psc=1
>>>
>>> Keep sharing your findings. On affordable and safety upgrades.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
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