Mk1 headlights - easy clears!

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Mar 2007 03:17 am

So I picked up a pair of Mk1 headlights last weekend, and noticed how awesomely easy it is to convert them to clears, if you so wish. Just unclip the glass, unscrew the orange cover....job done! Just not sure if it's a good look

Thanks to Steve for hooking a whiteboy up with some pimp parts!

cheers

James

Post by **redline** » 21 Mar 2007 08:46 am

they look great Foggy but dont you need orange bulbs to make them legal ?

Post by **SteveP** » 21 Mar 2007 11:24 am

Oooh awesome! Didn't know that, that looks sweet... I want a Mk1

Post by **classicswede** » 21 Mar 2007 02:20 pm

I know of a good MK 1 for sale - low milage (about 40,000 I think) .

i also have soem Mk spares about inlcuding head lights

Post by **SteveP** » 21 Mar 2007 02:50 pm

classicswede wrote:I know of a good MK 1 for sale - low milage (about 40,000 I think) .

Oooh... where and price?

Post by **Chris_C** » 21 Mar 2007 05:51 pm

You want a mark one, then I show you your ideal car, and let your mate buy it

Post by **IvanS.** » 21 Mar 2007 06:04 pm

Looks modern, but my problem is that i like older stuff...with orange glass.

Post by **pistonpen paultje** » 21 Mar 2007 11:10 pm

Where are you going to mount it in?

There's a Black Beauty for sale in the netherlands. Thats a real rare MK1 with black exterior, and red interior. Wouter, antiekeradio has one of the few in the netherlands. Wish I had the money. Its not quite expensive...

Post by **foggyjames** » 22 Mar 2007 02:10 am

Yes, I am actively looking for one...but it has to be...
1) RHD
2) 3dr
3) The "mid generation" mk1....short bumpers, number plate on bumper, the same dash used in early mk2s.
4) Relatively clean. A little rot isn't a bit deal but I'd like it as straight and clean as possible.

Budget is there but not huge.

I know of a mk1 for sale, but it's a) concours condition, and b) £1000....

EDIT: Oh, and I think not having a car to fit them in is a bigger problem than the clear bulbs Mick!

cheers

James

Post by **classicswede** » 22 Mar 2007 10:53 pm

I think he wants about £150 - £200 ish for it. I've not seen the car myself but will go and have a look to see what it is like.

Post by **SteveP** » 22 Mar 2007 11:07 pm

Ooh 3 or 5 door? Although I guess foggy wants this more than me if it's a 3-er;)

Post by **classicswede** » 22 Mar 2007 11:21 pm

I'm not sure tbh. I will try and get some exact details tmorrow if poss

Post by **foggyjames** » 22 Mar 2007 11:35 pm

Thanks Dai, that would be great. 3dr is essential. Beyond that, all things are possible...

cheers

James

Post by **pistonpen paultje** » 23 Mar 2007 02:33 pm

Why MK1? Like the looks? Or going for a 363 rebuild?:P If I had the money, id love to rebuild that.

Post by **classicswede** » 23 Mar 2007 03:04 pm

I've spoken to the chap today. It is a 2 door

but buy the sound of things its a early MK2

In a way that would do what you want - I asume the front pannels will all bolt on. I'm sure I have most of teh front end bits.

I'll know better some time next week when I go and look at it.