Posted by: obi-nu - 02 February 2011 19:29:41
Hi Guys, Am trying to find the answer to the above, my production history book doesnt seem to give it and a search on thesamba and here hasnt come up with a definative answer... Mr Oakley please?!! What years were the 20 past 8 (or 7 and 4 o'clock) headlights fitted and when did it change to 10 past 8 (or 7 and 2 o'clock)? Am trying to find outwhat should be correct for my US spec US car. Thanks!

Posted by: sneal - 03 February 2011 14:04:21
Hi dont know about the 7 and 2 o'clock. But beetles have had both Hella headlights with the screws at 7 & 5 o'clock and Bosch headlights with the screws at 12 & 9 o'clock. The glass changes through the years. Dont know about the other headlights you have quoted.

Posted by: obi-nu - 08 February 2011 22:42:57
[quote=sneal]Hi dont know about the 7 and 2 o'clock. But beetles have had both Hella headlights with the screws at 7 & 5 o'clock and Bosch headlights with the screws at 12 & 9 o'clock. The glass changes through the years. Dont know about the other headlights you have quoted.[/quote] Yes, thanks sneal - I was aware of those, I think the 12 & 9's were fitted to earlier cars (50's?) but there was a definate change in the early 60's between 7 & 5 and 7 & 2... Anyone else any idea?

Posted by: obi-nu - 21 February 2011 20:08:28
Bump.:?