late d2 headlights in d1

[locorr]

Has anyone tried fitting the all in one headlight/indicator out of the later d2 into a d1 update model ie 95. I need two new headlights and two new indicators. If an upgrade is possible this would be the time to do it. I need a bonnet as well but I assume the d2 is wider, just guessing here. I haven't seen a price on the headlights so that might stop the idea.

[Slunnie]

Sneigy has fitted early style D2 headlights to his D1.

I thought D1's had smaller indicators though????

[Discostewpot]

Has anyone tried fitting the all in one headlight/indicator out of the later d2 into a d1 update model ie 95. I need two new headlights and two new indicators. If an upgrade is possible this would be the time to do it. I need a bonnet as well but I assume the d2 is wider, just guessing here. I haven't seen a price on the headlights so that might stop the idea.


I think that there is quiet alot of work involved and Ive been told that you have to order a conversion kit from the UK. Might be an idea to stick a set of blacked out headlights from an early D2 and some clear indicators that I know you can get in Australia.

Land Rover parts - FRONT INDICATORS - DISCOVERY 1 (http://www.roverparts.com.au/front_indicators___discovery_1?b=1)

If you do find anymore info, let me know

[locorr]

Early d1 is a bit different. I found this site that converts d1 to d2 or early d2 to late d2.
SIMMONITES LTD (http://www.simmonites.com/DISCOVERY%20LIGHTING.htm)
Seems to me if you can do that you should be able to do late d1 to late d2?

[sniegy]

Hi Locorr,
You can make anything fit with a grinder & in this case u will need one.:twisted:
The front 1/4 panels are shaped differently & wont allow the squarish headlight assembly of the D2a to fit, hence u will need to cut them.
You will then need to cut away some of the radiator/headlight support panel for them to fit as they are a very deep light.
I gave up, too much cutting involved & a lot of expense for really no reason.:)

[29dinosaur]

They would look terrible in the wrong model. Save your money for some other project.

[locorr]

Thanks for the replies. The cost of the genuine lights is about the same as what I paid for my tdi. Looks like the original view from the front. My plan is to put it on the road by mid year so I still have time to change my mind a few times.