Single Tab - Golf Headlight Conversion

[cunning plan]

arty0021:

Right, I'm looking to get this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK1-1-Beetle-T2-Bus-Crystal-Clear-Headlight-Cross-Hair-Head-Light-Lamp/320995533552?fits=Car+Make%3AVW&epid=9018180181&hash=item4abcd322f0:g:apAAAOSwBfdbM3qx

Into this:

:character0036:

As I understand it, I need another x2 'tabs' to make the x3 tab fixing points.

Is there anything else I need to do / buy?

Will the original chrome headlight rings fit, or do I need Golf Mk1 versions?

:sign0009:

Thanks arty0047:

 

[Haveacamper]

I have a US import crossover so already had the three tabs, but it is my understanding you only need to tack weld on two additional tabs. I remember someone having pics of doing this bac in the day - pre 2013.
As for the headlight rims, I believe you can still use the headlight rims if you detach it from the sealed headlight unit - although you will have two empty screw holes.

Shameless plug - if you are after some original rims let me know as I have a pair going. pm - happy to do a deal and post on to you:
https://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=78514

 

[cunning plan]

I have a US import crossover so already had the three tabs, but it is my understanding you only need to tack weld on two additional tabs. I remember someone having pics of doing this bac in the day - pre 2013.
As for the headlight rims, I believe you can still use the headlight rims if you detach it from the sealed headlight unit - although you will have two empty screw holes.

Neat! I will give that a go then. Thank you.

Shameless plug - if you are after some original rims let me know as I have a pair going. pm - happy to do a deal and post on to you:
https://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=78514

Thanks, but I'll try reusing my old ones for now, if that doesn't work, at least I know you have some! :mrgreen: