Nickmow Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi all, my jeep came with Odd headlights, They are 12v Sealed beam units but dont appear to have Main and Dipped filaments. Certainly the wires seem to be absent. Is there an off the shelf replacement I can get ? I found some in the states on the interweb but would rather get em from the UK. (Are main and dipped a legal requirement on an old vehicle in the first place ??) cheers all Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi Jeeparts have them and I use them. http://www3.jeeparts.co.uk/Jeeparts/product.php?productid=1137&cat=43&page=1 gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmow Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Nice one mate, didnt realise they did a 12v version. Of course its a bank holiday isnt it, so no ordering til Tuesday :cheesy: thanks very much.] Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmow Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Jeep parts are all out :cry:. Looking at it, is there a suitable stand in, ie off the shelf 12v unit. Im looking at it and guessing its a 5 3/4 inch. Actually think Im answering my own question here. Will shoot off to autoparts with unit in hand and see what they have to offer. will update for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelvan Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 if you look around you can pick up British units capable of taking side lights ( motorcycle ?) this would allow you to keep your blackout lights as per original, instead of converting them to side lights as many do.. also the pattern on glass on british shells means the headights will dip to the left as per English mot requirements. you can fix butler sidelights discreetly ( under front edge of wings ?) as indicators with a little modification of electrics including in line fuse...cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmow Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks Panelvan, I solved the issue by getting a pair of Headlight units off e-bay. Fit nicely in the Headlight cups (is that the right word ?) and I now have working dip and main and they point in roughly the right direction, and I can chaneg the bulbs if they ever go. Im at work now but will get a link to the chap I got them off. thanks again Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickmow Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 I got them from this chap http://www.vintagewarehouse65.co.uk/ very helpful 39 quid the pair. (Found via Ebay by the way) They are "Ring Automotive" 5 3/4 140MM Dip and Main units, just the ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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