bl1300
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Jul 20, 2012 19:49:58 GMT
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Firstly an apology as this should probably in the for sale and wanted section. But I kind of needs these like yesterday so have put it here as I for one don't check that section everyday. I will pay my pennance in due course. Hi people. My little DAF is currently in for MOT and is booked in to its first show for 4 years on Sunday. The problem is the head lamps bulbs have blown and because its 6v I cant get the parts quickly enough. The idea of missing a prebooked show for the sake of a couple of bulbs is a painfull one. The car uses the 410 bulb,which is the same I believe as is used on 6v VW beetles. If anyone could lend or sell me a couple to use for tomorrows test I would be eternally gratefull.  I am based in Lampeter West Wales. Please help. Paul |
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1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Jul 20, 2012 20:11:15 GMT
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Mask the lamps and ask for a daylight only test, then fix it next week when you have the bulbs  |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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bl1300
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Jul 20, 2012 20:15:14 GMT
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^ Thought that only applied to motorbikes?
I think id have to quote the regulation at him though to get that through and I don't where to find it.
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Dez
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Urgent please help.Dez
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Jul 20, 2012 20:15:35 GMT
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go to a scooter shop, they will sell them, especially if they deal with older stufff, lambrettas etc. its where i get em if needed.
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Jul 20, 2012 20:21:45 GMT
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^ Thought that only applied to motorbikes? I think id have to quote the regulation at him though to get that through and I don't where to find it. Nope, cars too. Handily, it's section 1.1 page 1 in the manual. (edit - also 1.7 page 1). Mask out front sidelights and headlights, disconnect rear sidelights (assuming they are the same lens as the brakelight*) and it should pass as daylight use only (an advisory). *strictly speaking, you can mask over the brakelight and reflectors as well and still pass for daylight  I don't recommend it though! |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Jul 20, 2012 20:46:54 GMT
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I was going to suggest a daylight mot, but putting that into google just brought up loads of motorbike forums, so like BL1300, i thought it must only be for bikes
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bl1300
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Jul 20, 2012 20:52:58 GMT
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Headlamps and side lights are in the same unit. and there are seperate lenses for the side and brake lamps at the rear. Rear side lamp lenses also incoparate the rear reflectors
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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stealthstylz
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Urgent please help.stealthstylz
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Jul 20, 2012 20:57:23 GMT
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I'm not 100% but I'm sure ive seen the 6v versions at work (Halfords) on the scooter isle.
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will
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Jul 20, 2012 20:58:29 GMT
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Hmm, how about using a fine saw blade to cut a 12v bulb into two?
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Jul 20, 2012 21:05:37 GMT
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Headlamps and side lights are in the same unit. and there are seperate lenses for the side and brake lamps at the rear. Rear side lamp lenses also incoparate the rear reflectors Nice and easy then. Get the gaffa tape out and mask the relevent units, leave the brake alone for safety's sake. If the tester won't believe you tell him to press F5 on the VTS device and read 1.1 for himself. |
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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bl1300
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Jul 20, 2012 21:15:34 GMT
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I'm not 100% but I'm sure ive seen the 6v versions at work (Halfords) on the scooter isle. Well I never just been on Halfords website and so they do. But they don't seem to have the collar bit that locates them in the headlamp bulb. I do wonder whether I could make one fit. |
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Jul 20, 2012 21:50:21 GMT
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Hmm, how about using a fine saw blade to cut a 12v bulb into two? Genuine coffee/keyboard moment just then! ;D |
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Jul 20, 2012 22:07:16 GMT
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Cant you just fit 12v bulbs temporarily? far as i remember they wont draw extra current or do anything dodgy they just wont glow very brightly.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Jul 20, 2012 22:11:22 GMT
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...and they will fail for that.
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Jul 20, 2012 22:20:55 GMT
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yups- pop to hellfrauds in the morning - grab a couple from the motorbike section for future spares  |
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You're like a crazy backyard genius! |
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Jul 20, 2012 23:36:52 GMT
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...and they will fail for that. Ahh, ok, assumed old cars got away with it a bit still. |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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I'm sure you could manage some bodgery to have two 12v bulbs in parallel.....
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bl1300
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Jul 21, 2012 11:48:29 GMT
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Well I got the bulbs this morning and SWMBO insisted on stopping for a coffee in aberystwyth on the way back which resulting in me missing the garage by 3 mins. As a result she really is now in the dog house!
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Jul 21, 2012 13:09:47 GMT
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Bah, bad luck.
If you'd just used the gaffa tape you would have a MoT by now!
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To get a standard A40 this low, you'd have to dig a hole to put it in |
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Brian Damaged
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Urgent please help.Brian Damaged
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Jul 21, 2012 15:40:38 GMT
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Well I got the bulbs this morning and SWMBO insisted on stopping for a coffee in aberystwyth on the way back which resulting in me missing the garage by 3 mins. As a result she really is now in the dog house! No comment.  |
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I don't recommend it though!
