Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:13:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
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From:         Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      rectangular E-Code headlights
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-----Original Message-----
From: Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
To: VolksMD@AOL.COM <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: Dim Sum.


>Christopher,
>You neglected to specify if you are looking for rectangular headlights or
>round ones.
>
>If you are looking for a rectangular low/hi beam upgrade kit, we have
>located a kit that Randy Bergum fabricates. I have only seen photos and
>drawings. The work looks professional. It consists of a chrome molly
bracket
>that attaches to Hella style 6054 E-Code headlights with 55/60 watt H4
>bulbs. Basically the bracket attaches to the back of the headlight and then
>to the stock headlight cans that hold both stock hi and low/hi beams. You
>would have to wire the new headlight plugs into the existing wire harness.
>And you would have to shave a small amount off the inner edge of the
>headlight opening in the plastic grill. The headlights look ALMOST stock.
>They are not as curved as the stock Hella Dot headlights. The cost would be
>about $200.00. Randy has this set up on his Vanagon. Jim Davis
(syncrohead),
>who lives near Randy in the L.A. area, is supposed to inspect Randy's work
>today. He should be giving us his impartial opinion soon. Randy has agreed
>that if we can get an order of 5 or more of these kits together, it will be
>worth his time to fabricate a run of these kits.
>
>Also in the rectangular E-Code category, David Marshall has indicated that
>he may be able to import some of the hi/low beams that came stock on the
>European Vanagons. He has not indicated a price on these yet, but I guess
>with tax, import duties, etc., they may come in around $200 also. These
will
>look more perfectly stock. The headlights that come with Randy's kit are
>more readily available here in the U.S. at automotive performance shops and
>they are cheaper after you have the fit kit.
>My only interest in Randy's kit is getting better lights for myself.
>If you wish to be put on the list of those interested in purchasing Randy's
>headlights you can pmail me at wdavidson@thegrid.net
>Bill
>90 Westy Syncro
>-----Original Message-----
>From: (Christopher j. Pierce) <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 10:25 AM
>Subject: Dim Sum.
>
>
>>Listees,
>>
>>I have a question From a few of my fellow Vanagon owners here in
Vermont...
>>They are all looking for a good, easy to obtain, Headlight upgrade. The
>>Factory headlamps (as you all Know) are very dim. We are all purists and
>dont
>>want to drill holes for fog/driving lights. We want a factory or similar
>>upgrade. Projekt II 's
>>would be all right. but We want as I said something to replace the current
>>light set-up. If there are any good suggestions out there, Please let us
>>know..
>>
>>thanks,
>>Chris
>>88 Gl
>>87 Syncro 1/2 camper
>>75 Westy
>>71 Westy
>>Parts Parts
>>
>