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Dragsinger 12-23-2018 07:29 PM

"plastic" sealed beams
 
At one point, cars that were equipped the two rectangular sealed beams per side [example 4651 or 4656 style beams] [also my 1982 3rd gen Camaro]

So far, I am not finding that replacement plastic bulb, only a glass replacement.

Looking for help or part numbers or good condition used plastic. I need four bulbs, does not matter high or low beam, they are for appearance only.

black88coupe 12-23-2018 07:38 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsinger (Post 578947)
At one point, cars that were equipped the two rectangular sealed beams per side [example 4651 or 4656 style beams] [also my 1982 3rd gen Camaro]

So far, I am not finding that replacement plastic bulb, only a glass replacement.

Looking for help or part numbers or good condition used plastic. I need four bulbs, does not matter high or low beam, they are for appearance only.

Plastic headlights are no longer made. Gotta hit the boneyards. Try Ford Crown Vic/ Grand Marquis cars like that. You can maybe use LED style lights but i hate how those look.

black88coupe 12-23-2018 07:47 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
If you do find them you will probably have to wet sand and polish them up since the plastic may be kinda cloudy. Here’s a link to a video i made when i did mine. Spraying them with clear when your finished may help too. Mine sits inside mostly so I didn’t worry about that step.

https://youtu.be/KQXrUr-1J5M

Dragsinger 12-23-2018 07:56 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Mitch,

Thank You, I appreciate the information. However, I will not go to that effort. Four new easily available beams will be just fine.

black88coupe 12-23-2018 08:02 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsinger (Post 578951)
Mitch,

Thank You, I appreciate the information. However, I will not go to that effort. Four new easily available beams will be just fine.

OK buddy. Im watching every pound on my low HP car so the effort was justified in my case. Good luck sir.

SSGN 12-24-2018 06:30 AM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Watch Ebay, they come up for sale every now and then.

Rsmith38 12-24-2018 09:58 AM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
When i bought the WAGNER plastic rectangular ones (back 10 years ago)
it was from NAPA. don't know if they are still made but somebody will have them in old stock!

Adger Smith 12-24-2018 11:56 AM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Larry.
I found 4 on E-bay a few years ago. They were NOS in Wagner. They are in my car and yes, I did weigh the difference, but cant tell you because a few Birthdays have passed.
somewhere in all my "Stuff" I have the boxes with my old lights in them.

Ed McLawhorn Jr. 12-24-2018 02:18 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
As long as we are talking about "plastic" beams, where/who would have the round ones for like a 66 chevy2? I have looked at eBay several times, but its a hit and miss. Thanks.

Ed

Dragsinger 12-24-2018 02:24 PM

Re: "plastic" sealed beams
 
Many thanks to all the replies. While I am hardcore, at this point in my mature years I will find other places to save 2 - 3 pounds.


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