retropower Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Hi folks it’s been a while, but back working on my Range Rover. It’s an ‘89 but I am fitting an early front end and am now very confused about how the headlamps fit! Does anybody have some decent pictures? I have the alloy bezels and what I believe is the correct front to the new inner wing. I wish to fit a pair of RDX led headlamps but I have no idea what other parts I need, since the wipac bowls and retaining rings that i bought seem to fit neither the car or the lights! The factory parts manual shows various bits but the pictures are difficult to decipher!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 My early parts book has the following- mount ring RTC1821 Retainer ring PRC7992 (was 515218) Seal 607206 Trimmer kit ( anchor and 2x screws ,washers , spacers inserts) AEU1478 2 of everything for complete set up cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retropower Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Many thanks for that! Will look those bits up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retropower Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 just for info, The bits were pretty much unavailable, so looked at a different route and ended up buying some jeep type headlamp mounts designed for LED 7" lamps. These required a few simple bits of cutting out to the front of the inner wing lamp boxes but fit a treat and allow much easier adjustment, and sit the lamps perfectly into the early type surrounds without any of the old fixings present. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Would you consider requests for one of you videos dedicated to the Range Rover and all you’ve done on it so far? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 4 hours ago, retropower said: just for info, The bits were pretty much unavailable, so looked at a different route and ended up buying some jeep type headlamp mounts designed for LED 7" lamps. These required a few simple bits of cutting out to the front of the inner wing lamp boxes but fit a treat and allow much easier adjustment, and sit the lamps perfectly into the early type surrounds without any of the old fixings present. Good find , the original system was nothing to admire tbh Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Curious to see how tasteless the LED ones are, I've not seen any yet that I actually like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 17 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: Curious to see how tasteless the LED ones are, I've not seen any yet that I actually like Some are worse than others, but I haven’t seen any that look as good as filament lamp units on classic vehicles. Then again, I haven’t been searching. It’s a shame that the replacement bulbs don’t have much of a good reputation and aren’t legal in the UK, as they’re cheap (relatively) and Mike at Britannica Restorations reckons they’re pretty good (I asked him about brand and part numbers for the ones he uses, but he said he just gets them off eBay, with no specifics given). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 6:37 PM, FridgeFreezer said: Curious to see how tasteless the LED ones are, I've not seen any yet that I actually like Just showing these in case they’re ok, you don’t have to say you like them 😉😉😉😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 That is a very detailed and tidy build Steve , is it going to be a V8 ? LED's look ok , the silvering in the housing helps imo . cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 That’s looks marvellous @SteveG 💕 and good to see @retropower back on to the classic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Yes, the least horrid version I have seen so far, for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 17 hours ago, steve b said: That is a very detailed and tidy build Steve , is it going to be a V8 ? LED's look ok , the silvering in the housing helps imo . cheers Steve b Yes 4.6 v8, now I have room, and nearly all of the dirty/messy stuff done, the aim is to start on the engine over the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymantony Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 9/6/2020 at 6:43 PM, SteveG said: Just showing these in case they’re ok, you don’t have to say you like them 😉😉😉😉 I don't mind them to be honest, can I ask where you got them from? Love the whole front end to be honest...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Hi Tony They’re JW Speaker speaker 8700 dual burn headlights in chrome - also available in black. So not the cheapest option of e-approved LED 7” headlights. cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymantony Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 6 hours ago, SteveG said: Hi Tony They’re JW Speaker speaker 8700 dual burn headlights in chrome - also available in black. So not the cheapest option of e-approved LED 7” headlights. cheers, Steve Thank you Steve, would love to see some more photos of the build, looks a fantastic job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 On 9/1/2020 at 4:33 PM, Snagger said: Would you consider requests for one of you videos dedicated to the Range Rover and all you’ve done on it so far? Still being hidden from us! How about one of your uncut episodes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Snagger said: Still being hidden from us! How about one of your uncut episodes? Still hidden under the mezzanine in the body prep shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Don't know what they're like to use, but looks wise I'd have no problem with them. It's not immediately obvious they're non-standard, at least when they're off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carloz Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 9/2/2020 at 1:26 PM, Snagger said: Some are worse than others, but I haven’t seen any that look as good as filament lamp units on classic vehicles. Then again, I haven’t been searching. It’s a shame that the replacement bulbs don’t have much of a good reputation and aren’t legal in the UK, as they’re cheap (relatively) and Mike at Britannica Restorations reckons they’re pretty good (I asked him about brand and part numbers for the ones he uses, but he said he just gets them off eBay, with no specifics given). I use some Crawer H4 LED 38W bulbs in my RRC and they give a lot more light without people flashing at me. So I guess they don't blind oncoming traffic. The edges of the light projection is not as good as with the normal H4 but it doesn't bother me (and the other motorists), it is just much better in all other aspects! And they draw just 1/3th of the current: 1,5A for the LED and 4,5A for H4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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