On offer is a sealed beam headlamp, identical to the popular Lucas SB5712 sealed beam unit, used as the inner main beam unit on twin headlight cars. It is specified as a 12 volt 50W 5 3/4" unit with a vintage domed glass front with a 2 pin electrical connector. It is visually the same as the popular Lucas model but manufactured by Thorn.
So what are the advantages sealed beam units?
For Sale - Lucas 5712 by Thorn. |
So what are the advantages sealed beam units?
- Reflector will not rust.... no more MOT failures due to low light output or poor beam spread.
- Glass doesn't get dirty or mist up on the inside.... where you can't clean it.
- Earth connection is on a spade connector.... doesn't depend on a lamp making good contact with the reflector body.
- Rubber sealing boot not required.... no hidden gremlins with the electrical connections.
Sealed beam headlamp - reflector will not rust |
Typical applications for this part include:
JAGUAR (DAIMLER)
- MK10 1966-71 main beam
- XJ6 2.8 1968-73 main beam
- XJ6 4.2 1971-73 main beam
- XJ6 4.2 1973-75 main beam
- Daimler Limousine 4.2 1973-78 main beam
TALBOT , HILLMAN , SUNBEAM
- Avenger GL , GT , GLS 1970-76
- Chamois 1970
- Hunter GLS 1972-76
- Imp Sport 1972-75
- Rapier H120 1970-76
- Stiletto 1970-71
LOTUS
- Esprit 1975-80 main beam
RELIANT
- Scimitar GTE 1966-78 main beam
ROLLS ROYCE
- Corniche 1971-84 main beam
- Silver Shadow I 1965-77 main beam
- Silver Shadow II 1977-80 main beam
ROVER
- P6 2000 , 2200 1963-77 main beam
TRIUMPH
- Triumph 1500 1973-75 main beam
- Triumph 1500 , TC 1975-76 main beam
- Triumph 2000 , 2.5 , Pi 1970-76 main beam
- Triumph Dolomite 1500HL 1976-81 main beam
- Triumph Dolomite 1850HL , Sprint 1972-81 main beam
- Triumph Vitesse 1966-70 main beam
TALBOT
- Sceptre 1967-76 main beam
TOYOTA
- Celica 1978-81 main beam
VAUXHALL
- Cresta PC Viscount 1965-72 main beam
- Firenza 1971-75 main beam
- Magnum 1973-76 main beam
- Ventora FD 1967-72 main beam
- Ventora FE 1972-76 main beam
For Sale - fits Firenza, Magnum, Ventora and others |
This part is available for £10 which includes delivery costs, it will be substantially packed for safe arrival.
Do ask if you are interested in stainless steel M4 retaining screws to replace the awful mild steel original parts; or backing plates, trim rings, beam adjusters or many other similar items I have in stock.
UPDATES:
10/12/15 - Now sold