Correct Bulbs for Moggy lights?

[stephenpolhill]

Hi there. I am looking for some more powerful bulbs for my '65 moggy but don't want to 'convert' to halogen, only change the bulb. I have been looking online for a few and listed them below. Would these be a direct fit from my current bulbs?
- H7 ABD 12V 55W Xenon Extreme White Quartz Bulbs
- H7 ABD StyleVision +50% 12v 55w bulbs NEW!
- H7 Ice Blue Halogen bulb 55 watts
- XENON MEGA WHITE H7 +50% - 12V H7 55W - Halogen
Thanks very much. Also if anyone has any of them fitted and has any pics I would love to see them
Steve

[Kevin]

Hi there. I am looking for some more powerful bulbs for my '65 moggy but don't want to 'convert' to halogen, only change the bulb.
- H7 Ice Blue Halogen bulb 55 watts
- XENON MEGA WHITE H7 +50% - 12V H7 55W - Halogen
Steve

Well those 2 confused me after your original request, but I am confused easily.

[stephenpolhill]

Sorry. I am firstly asking if these bulbs have the correct end (plug/pins) for my car and if so, would these bulbs that I've linked to be suitable?

[IaininTenbury]

I think what Stephen means is that he wants to fit uprated, or halogen type bulbs into the original prefocus bulb headlights that would be fitted to a 1965 car, so the overall appearance is unchanged, but you can see at night!

As far as i know there isnt a standard halogen bulb to fit theolder headlights but some of the classic car electrical suppliers now supply a special bulb for older cars. I spoke to one supplier at a show and he could even supply them in 6v for a prewar Hudson Terraplane.

Try: http://www.classic-spares-electrical.co ... ent&part=5
I expect theres others but he seems to know his stuff.

[bmcecosse]

I really think you will struggle to get bulbs to fit the older lights - and maybe you have 'sealed beams' anyway ? You will need a halogen conversion kit - and then you can worry about the so called 'uprated' bulbs. Be aware you can only use 55 watt bulbs on the highway - so 80 watt and 100 watt bulbs are verbotten - and would burn out the wiring anyway! The halogen conversions use H4 twin filament bulbs - NOT H7s!! I recently bought some 'uprated' bulbs for my modern - they are not one bit brighter than the originals! I changed one of them to see the effect (and also because the other side is going to be v difficult to access!) - and the light output/spread/'whiteness' etc is no different, both on the road - and up against the garage doors.

[dalebrignall]

i would go for the wipac conversion the lights just look a bit flatter in appearence.putting halogen bulbs in old light units might not work ,it depends on the state of the reflector.i think they are ubder 30 pounds to buy .

[stephenpolhill]

I emailed the guy and he said that there are possibly 2 types of connectors. One I would just buy an H4 bulb. The other (which I have) is the 'CLB6' on www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk and this would require the ceramic connector which basically creates a different plug for the newer style H7 bulbs to fit into. Due to lack of money (of course) I will just stick with mine. However it is good to know that if I do want to change over, it isn't difficult. But interesting reading comments that theres no difference?

[bmcecosse]

As far as I know - H 7 bulbs are single filament! I think they are talking 'mince' !!! I do see them offering their CLB60 halogen bulb - that appears to fit the older style 'bulb' headlights - but it is a twin filament bulb - certainly NOT an H7 ! And yes - you would need to fit the appropriate connector - which is the common type for sealed beams and H4 bulbs. What headlights do you have at the moment - old fashioned bulb type - or sealed beams ?

[mike.perry]

Halogen light units have a beam pattern on the lens designed to get the best results from the halogen bulbs. For around £30 which is only about twice the price of the bulbs on their own, and not much more than the cost of uprated bulbs, you may as well fit a set of Wipac Quadoptics. I am sure that nobody will notice any slight difference in lens shape and you will be pleased with the results on dark country lanes

[IaininTenbury]

If its still original it should be on pre focus bulbs for a 1965 car. Think it was '66 when sealed beams were standard fitment.

[stephenpolhill]

Mine are the seperate bulbs not sealed beams. Only me fogs are sealed ;)

[ASL642]

Go for the halogen conversion. You can get the bulbs anywhere and don't have to carry a complete headlamp as a spare. They're brighter/safer. From about 3' away from the car you cannot tell whether it has halogen or original lights, so it won't ruin the "original look" of the car.

[stephenpolhill]

Ta very much. I'll look into it when I have 'funds' again