Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E4750.8217901F@cox.net...
> I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
> will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim Chinnis wrote:
> >
> > This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the
newer
> > plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision
is
> > severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> > caused by sunlight.
> >
> > I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on
the
> > lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> > some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as
opaque
> > as mine.
> >
> > After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old
ones
> > (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque
all
> > the way through.
> >
> > Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> > --
> > Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
>

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E4750.8217901F@cox.net...
> I makes me wonder about the wisdom of our manufacturers, ten bucks
> will buy my Bronco a new crystal clear sealed headlight.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jim Chinnis wrote:
> >
> > This is a wide------ problem not limited to Jeep. Most cars with the
newer
> > plastic headlights suffer from it, and after a few years, night vision
is
> > severely compromised. The problem appears to be a change in the plastic
> > caused by sunlight.
> >
> > I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee and after trying all sorts of cleaners on
the
> > lenses, I gave up and bought new ones to the tune of $600. Junkyards had
> > some Grand Cherokees with the right headlights, but they were just as
opaque
> > as mine.
> >
> > After I replaced the headlight assemblies, I shattered one of the old
ones
> > (not easy!) and looked at the plastic lens from the edge. It was opaque
all
> > the way through.
> >
> > Remember when you could buy a new glass headlight for about $5?
> > --
> > Jim Chinnis Warrenton, Virginia, USA
>

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

Hi Earle,
Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
> thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
>
> Earle

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

Hi Earle,
Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
> thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
>
> Earle

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

Hi Earle,
Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has me
> thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
>
> Earle

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

When was that? They have real headlights now, 12 volt electric and
everything. :-)

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E6271.902729E4@cox.net...
> Hi Earle,
> Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
> enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
> bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has
me
> > thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
> >
> > Earle
>

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

When was that? They have real headlights now, 12 volt electric and
everything. :-)

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E6271.902729E4@cox.net...
> Hi Earle,
> Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
> enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
> bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has
me
> > thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
> >
> > Earle
>

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

When was that? They have real headlights now, 12 volt electric and
everything. :-)

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:436E6271.902729E4@cox.net...
> Hi Earle,
> Does Spain use these very weak yellow headlights like france? I
> enjoyed being the ugly American driving my '58 Ford with four very
> bright sealed beams through Paris. :-)
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/baumholder.jpg
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >
> > It's all about looking good coming off the assembly line. This all has
me
> > thinking that my wife is right about the headlights on our Civic. Damn.
> >
> > Earle
>

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

WAY back in '66. Looks like they're still doing it, though:
http://www.mentovai.com/photo/200203...03-14-012.html No
wonder it's burning.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> When was that? They have real headlights now, 12 volt electric and
> everything. :-)
>
> Earle

Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee headlights
 

WAY back in '66. Looks like they're still doing it, though:
http://www.mentovai.com/photo/200203...03-14-012.html No
wonder it's burning.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> When was that? They have real headlights now, 12 volt electric and
> everything. :-)
>
> Earle