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[T3] FW: Headlight switch


On 3 Apr 2006 at 9:01, Chris Wright wrote:

> The original lightswitch in my July64 T34 was a round one, not a square 
> aluminium one.  The part number was the same as the one from the seller 
> in GY and the only difference was the rear section on the replacement 
> was bakalite instead of metal, obviously a different supplier.
> The 'early' cars used the round ones similar to an early beetle and 
> later were the rectangular ones, I think it changed in around 65 as 
> there were some rectangular 6v ones I think.  I guess that's what you 
> are looking for.  All 12v are similar looking rectangular ones but with 
> a different rheostat value for dimming so not really interchageable. 

>Good point about the rheostat value. I'll make sure to check that and make >sure 
>that the one I have is different from the newer 12V ones I have here. Do you 
>know the ohm values of each off hand?




If it helps the unit that I have is a 6 volt (65) I have changed to 12 volt but this shouldn't be an issue. I just want it to look as stock as possible. If it helps I can post photos.

--
John
65 square (weezer)
04 jetta
Just Cruisin By

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