Lebro Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 From Classiccarleds.co.uk (no connection other than a very satisfied customer) They can be viewed by clicking on the links below: BPFP36D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/bpf-p36d-437-368-370-414-led-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA15D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba15d-led-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-1076-171-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA20D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba20d-led-headlight-upgrade-1047-1048-1052-392-393-394-6v-12v-and-24v-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA221D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba21d-led-217-n3517-marchal-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Thanks for the links, Bob. I'm not normally a fan of LED upgrades into lens/reflector systems not designed for them -- for all the well-known reasons -- but for my TR3B I might make an exception based on power draws. I have a set of semi-vintage Cibié selective-yellow 7" housings, which I believe take a bulb with a P45t base. In the land of no MOT, almost anything flies, so I'm sure on a rarely-driven vintage car yellow lights wouldn't lead to a second look. Have you seen any 3-spade lug LEDs with P45t? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Perhaps the P45t to P43t base adapter from classiccarleds is the way to go. https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/p45t-r2-h5-to-p43t-h4-bulb-adapter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Hi Don. I believe you can use H4 bulbs with an adaptor. Try these: https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/latest-led-headlights-p45t I believe these are the same core unit as I have fitted, & they are excellent Bob Edited September 4, 2021 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Yes, those might work, Bob. I like that they're 3000K and not 6000K color temperature. What did you do for sealing the bulb to the reflector? With the large heat sinks on so many LED conversions it seems like the rubber boot commonly used to prevent dust and water from getting inside the headlamp can't be used. Is that right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 They can be used with a fiddle, but I did not bother, I don't get any water / dust in there anyway. Be warned the bulbs come with a separate electronics box, which just about fits inside the headlamp bowl, but it is very tight. I mounted mine on the outside of the bowl by drilling a couple of small holes, & securing it with cable ties. Don't suppose you can make Goodwood this year Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mick Forey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Bob, I have repro tripod lights with BPF (P36D) bulb fittings, do you know if these new LEDs are compatible with tripods? Mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 They won't be suitable Mick. If you look at the bulbs they are 'projector' style with all the light coming out of the front in a controlled beam. Tripod lights have the centre disc which would cover that up - they need lamps where the light comes out sideways to be formed into a beam by the reflector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) On 9/5/2021 at 8:38 PM, RobH said: If you look at the bulbs they are 'projector' style with all the light coming out of the front in a controlled beam. The H4 replacements I got from classiccarleds have no forward-facing beam. All goes via the reflector. Maybe the H4 adapter Bob mentioned could be an option? John Edited September 6, 2021 by JohnC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 The P36D is too different to be able to use h4 with adaptor. You choice is limited with that bulb base Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 On 9/3/2021 at 2:17 PM, Lebro said: From Classiccarleds.co.uk (no connection other than a very satisfied customer) They can be viewed by clicking on the links below: BPFP36D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/bpf-p36d-437-368-370-414-led-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA15D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba15d-led-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-1076-171-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA20D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba20d-led-headlight-upgrade-1047-1048-1052-392-393-394-6v-12v-and-24v-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern BA221D https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/headlight-led-bulbs/products/ba21d-led-217-n3517-marchal-headlight-upgrade-6-12-and-24-volt-negative-or-positive-earth-great-beam-strength-and-pattern Bob. Hi Bob, I was just wading through their catalogue to locate tge correct front sidelights that turn amber when you signal and double up as indicators. I am not sure which ones to order. Thanks so much for your help, Ciao, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/sidelight-bulbs/products/bay15d-1157-white-and-amber-tail-sidelight-and-indicator-combined-led-380 These are dual polarity (work with-ve or +ve earth) & are what I use, & recommend. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 9/7/2021 at 7:25 AM, Lebro said: https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collections/sidelight-bulbs/products/bay15d-1157-white-and-amber-tail-sidelight-and-indicator-combined-led-380 These are dual polarity (work with-ve or +ve earth) & are what I use, & recommend. Bob. Thanks Bob, always a real gent. Ciao, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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