So I have long been wanting to improve the headlamp performance so this is what I have done.
Bought a 7" classic glass domed headlamp without a sidelight
Bought a high intensity H4 bulb that is very bright.
Fitted both today excellent result.
The new lamp she'll is 2" less deep so more room in the bowl and if you have ever taken the lamp out you will know that benefit
I still have the original unit if I need it.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUCAS-7-quot ... 8161151013
https://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osra ... le-blister
GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Looks a good improvement Barney
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
I didn't realise that you could still get acetylene lamps Barney.
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Yes indeed! Mind you have you seen how much Milo on ebay wants for a NOS but still old sealed beam? £275 ! Is he having a laugh? Still the problem is someone with more money than sense will pay
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Externally dry, but managed a snifter or two last night - just to help me sleep, of course.
Plenty of 7" headlights about - just look up 'Series LandRover', 'Defender' or other 60s/70s/80s cars.
Plenty of 7" headlights about - just look up 'Series LandRover', 'Defender' or other 60s/70s/80s cars.
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Is there an H4 bulb holder included that plugs into the existing two pin or what needs to be done to the wiring? I have a gt380
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
A modern H4 plugs into the 550 bulb holder no problems.
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Ok, this is what is in mine at the moment so not just as straight forward.
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
That is very different to mine. I think you have two choices. If you are competent enough solder a new socket on to take the 3 pin bulb (cheap enough Ebay)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-Head-Lamp ... Sw7I5a8zzG
or buy this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GT-38 ... Sw~epZggOg
Which will replace the holder you have
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H4-Head-Lamp ... Sw7I5a8zzG
or buy this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-GT-38 ... Sw~epZggOg
Which will replace the holder you have
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Re: GT550 sealed beam headlamp replacement
Super thank you! I think this will be a worthy upgrade to have