colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 If you do a search for 410 halogen conversion bulbs you should find alternatives
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Never did like the plastic Mk2 buckets and the awkward adjuster it has. Even with brand new original rings the lights dont fit into the buckets that well and never adjust properly. Early Mk2s had a metal version 75 to 76 that are a bit better but still with poor adjustment. Thats whats in the car at the moment. If you could make that bracket work by cutting it down or whatever that would be good as it clearly has better adjustment. One of the reason why I bought the Carellos was to do away with the Lucas rings that never fit properly as the Carellos have their own arms without the need for rings. I hoping that would be a bit better in the original buckets. Just searching for bulbs for them as they aren't the usual H4s that I use. mine wer in the metal buckets as the cars a 76
colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, RWL81P said: mine wer in the metal buckets as the cars a 76 You mean this type?
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, colr6 said: You mean this type? i think the black backs are mk1 escort or cortina. my steel backs are the same shape as the plastic mk2 backs. i'm sure they will go in a mk2 though. the rings and the fittings look the same though.
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 23, 2019 Author Moderator Report Posted January 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, colr6 said: You mean this type? No mine are more squared at the front like the plastic ones with holes for the plastic screw grill clips to clip into, also with different type rings.
colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 These are generic h/lamp buckets fitted to most things with a wheel at each corner...lol There are some plastic buckets on eBay @ £120 s/ hand.......dream on
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, colr6 said: These are generic h/lamp buckets fitted to most things with a wheel at each corner...lol There are some plastic buckets on eBay @ £120 s/ hand.......dream on think ive got a spare pair of plastic ones. only £119
colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, RWL81P said: this type Now they’ll be very rare RS1600/ 1800 only fitted for a short while, hard to find in this condition £1500.....lol
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, colr6 said: Now they’ll be very rare RS1600/ 1800 only fitted for a short while, hard to find in this condition £1500.....lol definitely rs1800!
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, colr6 said: Now they’ll be very rare RS1600/ 1800 only fitted for a short while, hard to find in this condition £1500.....lol do you need some plastic ones then col?
colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 Just now, RWL81P said: do you need some plastic ones then col? I’ve got the std Lucas round ones as in the pic, the plates that came with the new lights. Haven’t been through all the boxes yet to see if I have the normal mk2 plastic ones yet.
RWL81P Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, colr6 said: I’ve got the std Lucas round ones as in the pic, the plates that came with the new lights. Haven’t been through all the boxes yet to see if I have the normal mk2 plastic ones yet. oky doky if you need em i'm sure a have a spare pair so gis a shout.
colr6 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, RWL81P said: oky doky if you need em i'm sure a have a spare pair so gis a shout. Think I’m going to need a bigger van when I come to yours...lol
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 23, 2019 Author Moderator Report Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, colr6 said: Think I’m going to need a bigger van when I come to yours...lol Good we need more participation in the Transit sections of the forum.
colr6 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 13 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said: Good we need more participation in the Transit sections of the forum. Mines to new to put in there! And to many electronic gizmos ?
Moderator Rally Pack 2000 Posted January 24, 2019 Author Moderator Report Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, colr6 said: Mines to new to put in there! And to many electronic gizmos ? If you were true to the faith it would be Mk1 all the way!!
caprimk1v4 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 I have a brand new pair of Ford/Lucas H4's (With the H4 in Blue) complete with chrome mounting rings and back plates, but don't know what back bowl they fit into, if anyone knows and would like to advise me !!??. I will try and load up a picture of them, perhaps someone knows what I need to fit them into an Escort MK2 Thanks.
caprimk1v4 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 Hi, I have 4 of these in the box, but don't know what back bowl they need to be able to use them on a MK2 Escort. They do not fit into the plastic version of the bowl, so am at a loss as to what to mount them into. If anyone can give any info on this, I would be most grateful. The box's have a 75AB part number, so I am 99% sure they are MK2 Escort Ta.
colr6 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 They would fit the normal run of the mill Lucas bowl as fitted to most cars 60/70s Located by two adjusters and a spring from the bowl to light case. If the would fit the steel type escort ones as RWL81P showed not sure, he may be able to enlighten more on that one
RWL81P Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 56 minutes ago, colr6 said: They would fit the normal run of the mill Lucas bowl as fitted to most cars 60/70s Located by two adjusters and a spring from the bowl to light case. If the would fit the steel type escort ones as RWL81P showed not sure, he may be able to enlighten more on that one looking at those i'm sure theyre same as mine that were fitted in the metal rear bowls i posted in that other pic. i would post a pic but i think the lights are either in a box in the garage roof or at my dads garage in the boot of the car. 75ab should be mk2 escort. its been a while since i looked at the lights but the plastic bowls are only a newer rust proof version of my metal ones.
RWL81P Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, caprimk1v4 said: Hi, I have 4 of these in the box, but don't know what back bowl they need to be able to use them on a MK2 Escort. They do not fit into the plastic version of the bowl, so am at a loss as to what to mount them into. If anyone can give any info on this, I would be most grateful. The box's have a 75AB part number, so I am 99% sure they are MK2 Escort Ta. hope these pics help with the fitting.
caprimk1v4 Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 Ok guy's, Looks as though I need to have the round bowl to sit inside the square bowl, so as to still have the mounting points for the grill. Ford really are a Devil for making model specific parts for certain years and then changing them. Appreciate all help. Cheers. Al.
RWL81P Posted January 24, 2019 Report Posted January 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, caprimk1v4 said: Ok guy's, Looks as though I need to have the round bowl to sit inside the square bowl, so as to still have the mounting points for the grill. Ford really are a Devil for making model specific parts for certain years and then changing them. Appreciate all help. Cheers. Al. yes thats correct, big shaped bowl go's on the front panel with the grille fixings, then the round bowl, light adjusters and light. hope the pics help.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now