"plastic" sealed beams

Dragsinger · 12-23-2018, 07:29 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger

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

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.

Dragsinger · 12-23-2018, 07:56 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger

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

Watch Ebay, they come up for sale every now and then.

Rsmith38 · 12-24-2018, 09:58 AM

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

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

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

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.

12-23-2018, 07:29 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	"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. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-23-2018, 07:47 PM	#3
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	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. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

12-23-2018, 07:56 PM	#4
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	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. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-24-2018, 06:30 AM	#6
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 638 Likes: 126 Liked 135 Times in 49 Posts	Re: "plastic" sealed beams Watch Ebay, they come up for sale every now and then. __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

12-24-2018, 09:58 AM	#7
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	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!

12-24-2018, 11:56 AM	#8
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,429 Likes: 532 Liked 824 Times in 301 Posts	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. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 12-24-2018 at 11:58 AM. Reason: add

12-24-2018, 02:18 PM	#9
Ed McLawhorn Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292 Likes: 3 Liked 18 Times in 16 Posts	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

12-24-2018, 02:24 PM	#10
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	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. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W