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1975 Hillman Avenger headlight replacement

Started by Jodi, August 16, 2025, 11:07:02 AM

Jodi

Hi, I have a 75 Avenger (LAM839), failed WOF on headlights.  I replaced 1 with a Lucas a couple of WOF's ago, but now the other one has failed.  Sick of trying to source original parts, does anyone know if there is a modern swap out you can get for these?  The measurements are approx 180 x 120 rectangle.  Hubby thought he'd read a comment from someone saying there was a toyota hilux one that could be subbed?  Any help appreciated, thanks. 


JoKer

yeah they are 'standard' 70's equipment same as a Valiant : I'll try find the thread in here & yeah i also recall the comment

(it was also me that added a photo to your post :P hope that is ok)

JoKer

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QuoteI made brackets to fit some standard Toyota rectangle headlights
is from this thread : https://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=1079.msg10603#msg10603

no extra specifics sorry

ooh there's these :  for $128 (a pair)

www.plumkrazygarage.com.au/products/headlamp-rectangle-h4-conversion-kit-suit-vg-vh

+ $35 Shipping = landed for $163 the website reckons.....

I cant vouch for them but looks promising?!

EDIT there's an AliExpress version "NZ$53 landed" = www.aliexpress.com/p/tesla-landing/index.html

TradeMe version = $312 LOL (drop-shipping?)  www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/parts-other-makes/other/listing/5469694386

"rude" LED AliExpress version = www.aliexpress.com/p/tesla-landing/index.html?scenario=c_ppc_item_bridge&productId=1005006341276058

test at your own risk....

Jodi

Great photo, thanks!  Always a bit odd seeing your wheels in a previous 'life' lol

Ordered a set from Plum Krazy, so will be a resit for WOF, but on the plus side, it'll be a one year WOF.

Thanks heaps for the info, much appreciated.

JoKer

awesome hope it works out & yeah 12 months is a trip aye!

dazz11

Quote from: Jodi on August 16, 2025, 11:07:02 AMHi, I have a 75 Avenger (LAM839), failed WOF on headlights.  I replaced 1 with a Lucas a couple of WOF's ago, but now the other one has failed.  Sick of trying to source original parts, does anyone know if there is a modern swap out you can get for these?  The measurements are approx 180 x 120 rectangle.  Hubby thought he'd read a comment from someone saying there was a toyota hilux one that could be subbed?  Any help appreciated, thanks. 


Toyota one's fit in the brackets but the glass side is slightly larger and avenger bracket doesn't fit the light. I have some New old stock ones that take a bulb, way better than sealed units.