MM headlights

[FrankM83]

are these MM headlamps? I never saw a pair, these came with the car I recently bought, but they're sealed beam and have lucas written like the later 7 inch type[frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[mike.perry]

The lowlight headlights originally had the "cats eye" lens and separate bulbs, they also had the mounting for the side light. Sealed beam headlights were not available until much later.

[plastic_orange]

They are mm headlight rims fitted with later sealed beam units. You can fit any 5 3/4 inch headlight unit with or without sidelight (including halogen) into these rims using w clips (same as old motorbikes use).
The use of modern units greatly enhances the use of the car at night - originals were like candles.
I must confess to having thrown out several original catseyes units over the years

Pete

[FrankM83]

oh shame on you Pete ! (( well at least I know the ones I have with the car will fit if I get stuck!