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florence:
Hello everyone.  My headlamp reflector has suddenly corroded really badly and I need a replacement.  Does anyone know where I can find the cheapest alternative.  I found this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321010689431?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

but I don't know if they are any good.   Second hand parts seem to be foolishly expensive at the moment, I thought I would be able to pick one up for a fiver but discovered I was living in the past, as always!

Any views would be appreciated.

Best,

Steve

hairygit:
Any 7 inch car unit will fit in your existing rim, even the sealed beam type fitted to 1960s/70s minis, marinas etc. Local car breakers would be your best bet, a landrover also uses the same light unit, either sealed beam or seperate halogen bulbs (Proper Landrovers, not poncy pretend ones like a discovery!)

K2-K6:
Hello Steve, haven't seen you on here for a while.

I've no experience of that particular supply but it looks quite honest along with appearing to know what he's talking about.

I've alot more general experience of swapping light units around though and like Hairygit says it is a common size and fitting........so you should be fine to buy from the most convenient for you.....7inch standard also to be found in suppliers for old mini's, fords etc......and Honda CB750/900 era with round lights of early 80's period.......actually the Honda kit from those that was marked on the lens front "STANLEY H4" was a particulary good light unit I felt, and I used them in cars as they had such a good beam patern/reach.

Nigel.

florence:
Hi, thanks for that, I haven't been on here much, I just released two albums (one film/tv library album and one for my band) and it seems to have taken up all my time. 

Back in the real world now and I really want to get my bike back on the road.  I actually do have a Land Rover Series 11a and looked into using the same lamp but my chap who does them charges £25 for each unit which is a bit steep I think.  I will try your suggestion Hairygit and try the breakers, I'm really skint at the moment so even the odd quid here or there will make a difference. 

The one on my bike says 'Stanley H4' and it was a really good lamp so I'm quite cross it has gone rusty.

hairygit:
Sounds like your chap who does the light units is a robbing B'stard! Paddock motors (Landrover supplies) do a conversion kit for a landrover series 1,2,2a and 3, which consists of 2 light units and 2 halogen bulbs for £18.85 + vat! ;)

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