240 Headlamp replacement or conversion?

FNQTan

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

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

FNQTan

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

Vee_Que

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.

ramrod

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

jamesinc

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

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

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

ramrod

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

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

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

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