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Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:09 pm
by b1zbaz
where can i get some of them golf ones from i like them
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:13 pm
by Stuart
b1zbaz wrote:where can i get some of them golf ones from i like them
here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK1-1 ... 336ae90347
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:26 pm
by b1zbaz
cheers mate shame they dont do angel eye i bought some already but cant get some brackets for them
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:18 pm
by b1zbaz
these stupid headlights are a let down im absolutely fed up of the pissing around trying to sort them out its time to sell the f***ing thing i have had enough everything done other than the ridiculous headlights what price should i ask everything is brand new or refurbed
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:35 pm
by Alan D.
b1zbaz wrote:these stupid headlights are a let down im absolutely fed up of the pissing around trying to sort them out its time to sell the fucking thing i have had enough everything done other than the ridiculous headlights what price should i ask everything is brand new or refurbed
Just calm down and wait, there may be a solution in the offing. It's not my solution but someone else's. I've not had time to look at the problem myself, as yet, but I've had thoughts about laser cutting an aluminum ring, but I don't know as yet what other fittings are involved. The headlights are easy to get, it's just the mounting rings. You could even make them in plywood if you put a bit of thought into it! You just need a bit of lateral thinking! But there are other people looking at the problem, so sit tight for the minute.If you decide to sell, you'll not even get your money back at the moment if it's not an MOTed and running car.
Another thought, I did spot a VW polo the other day, with what looked like a similar headlight arrangement to the MK 3. It sloped back a bit but would do! Maybe Stuart can find us a picture of the said Polo. He's very good at sniffing these things out!
Alan
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:43 pm
by b1zbaz
i would gladly make them out of ply but i need a template im a joiner it will take me half an hour with a guide but unfortunately cant get one i could make about 20 off 1 sheet of 18 mm marine ply sorry about swearing on here but i just lost it as i also broke one of my halo headlights which cost me 100 quid
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:46 pm
by b1zbaz
on a plus side i got my doors that stiff and solid its waterproof now
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:48 pm
by b1zbaz
its not just the fitting its getting the adjustment on the dip for mot purposes
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:57 pm
by Alan D.
If it's just a template you need, I'll take some photos and measurements at the weekend. I have a loose set in the garage. but in the meanwhile look at this and put your thinking cap on. It's a 2003- 2004 Polo GT, try and find one in the local scrapyard and while you are at it fit the engine as well!
Alan
Re: mk3 gold headlight brackets
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:18 pm
by Alan D.
Here is the headlight unit for a closer look.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-VW ... 45f59dd39a
They are not as I thought a single unit, but a double unit. The ones above are electrically adjusted. They are available from about £40. It may be that you can cut the light in half or you may be able to alter the Mk 3 front to take both lights. I'm just brain storming, but it's a start!
Alan