240 Headlamp replacement or conversion?

FNQTan · May 31, 2018

Hi,
I need to replace my left headlamp on my 1979 Volvo 244. It has the rectangle shaped lenses. I've been quoted $150 for a second hand part. But before I spend the cash, thought I would look at converting to newer lenses, halogen perhaps? Has anyone been down this road and can tell me where to buy such modification?

Here is a photo of the headlight to be replaced.

Vee_Que · May 31, 2018

They are already halogen, but you will find reflectors are needing re chroming.

FNQTan · May 31, 2018

Is that a mission rechroming? If I kept this headlight, it also has a spring missing. Any idea where to find them?

Vee_Que · May 31, 2018

Not a mission, just need a good chrome plater. Master electroplating in Melbourne are very good and the manager is a Volvo lover. You can ring berry motor group or voldat in Melbourne (or glt in Queensland) and see about getting a pair.

You can convert to single round headlights but it will cost you more to do that.

Rramrod · May 31, 2018

Vacuum metalising the reflectors yields better results. Go to www.hyqual.com

jamesinc · May 31, 2018

The difficulty of re-chroming headlights largely depends on how damaged the surface is, but I agree with @Vee_Que Master Electroplating will be able to sort you out no problem. They did the trophies for the National Meet a few years ago and managed to get a mirror finish from used pistons!

pauljloz · May 31, 2018

Vee_Que;c-137980 wroteNot a mission, just need a good chrome plater. Master electroplating in Melbourne are very good and the manager is a Volvo lover.

This sounds worthy of elevation to the VOLVO PARTS/SPARES DIRECTORY

Ramrodfunk · Jun 4, 2018

Or These http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/electrics/lights/headlights/reflector-headlight/637/

Rramrod · Jun 4, 2018

Ramrodfunk;c-138257 wroteOr These http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/electrics/lights/headlights/reflector-headlight/637/

Nice idea, however they are very dull. I tried them some time ago, didn't like them, the finish isn't great. With the cost of shipping, I would rather pay the vacuum metaliser.

Ramrodfunk · Jun 4, 2018

ramrod;c-138258 wrote
Ramrodfunk;c-138257 wroteOr These http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/electrics/lights/headlights/reflector-headlight/637/
Nice idea, however they are very dull. I tried them some time ago, didn't like them, the finish isn't great. With the cost of shipping, I would rather pay the vacuum metaliser.

Love to see how they turn out.
I got lucky and found a pair of virtually new reflectors at a wrecker.

Canoe · Jun 8, 2018

jamesinc;c-137984 wroteThe difficulty of re-chroming headlights largely depends on how damaged the surface is, but I agree with @Vee_Que Master Electroplating will be able to sort you out no problem. They did the trophies for the National Meet a few years ago and managed to get a mirror finish from used pistons!

After the pistons were re-inserted back into the engine, did the electroplating interfere with the performance of the engine? =)

FNQTan · Jun 11, 2018

Townsville Electro plating company has shut down and they get their work done from Melbourne. I’m gonna go $120 for second hand headlight + postage