Re: Upgrading 100Q to Euro Lights

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Hi, Andrew:

You are wrighting:

>>My car is an '89 100Q sedan, with the trapezoidal single-lens-per-side
>>lamps. I much prefer the dual-lens setup, like on the older mid-80's
>>sedans to my setup.
>>
>>What I'm really concerned about is whether I'm in for:
>>	1) bolt-on
>>	2) new grill
>>	3) cutting sheet metal
>>
>>If it's #1, I'll pick up the lights in an instant. #2 will take a
>>couple of minutes longer. #3 is right out.

Then John wrote this:

>How simply can I put this?  The four light swap you're talking about is a
>direct swap.  You will need both headlight assemblies from the '84 and
>earlier car (this has the small side marker built in), the front grill, and
>the old three prong type headlight connectors (4 of them).  That's it.
>There is a rubber trim hiding piece on you '89 and three chrome or body
>color flat trim pieces that sit on top of the bumper.  You will retain and
>reuse these.  This is a very easy swap.  If you are as careful as I am, it
>will take you about 4 hours.  If you wanted to crank it out, you could do
>it in half that.
>
>The four rectangular head light assemblies can be had at a wrecking yard.
>'84 and older 5ks are being driven onto these lots without damage.  They'er
>worth more in parts than a whole.  You would then need to buy four
>rectangular euro headlights.  The Hella units are available at most offroad
>stores.  Throw in a couple of relays and some 10 gauge wire, and you've
>completed the project.

I had this done on my '85 5000s the other way 'round. I've replaced the 4 light 
sys with the trapezoidal Bosch units. It is indeed a direct swap.

I still have the original 4 light sys intact, stashed in the box. I would sell it 
for a modest amount of money. E-mail me direct if interested.



 
Igor Kessel
the sweetheart: 200TQ, chipped and MOMO'd through out,
in Tornado "arrest-me-officer" Red;
the ex: 5000s, the EE's nightmare
Phila PA, USA
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