Light bulbs blinkers and headlights

[Not Happy Jan]

Hi everyone
I'm allowed one really basic ( stupid) question??? So here goes
When replacing ( or in my case installing) my bulbs for the headlights and the blinkers/brake lights etc what bulbs do I ask for. My sockets are empty so I can't take one up to show to replace it.
Is this a dumb question as most parts places would know what I need???
Thanks in advance
Nick

[Maco]

Nick

pm sent

Cheers
John

[mcl1959]

John, why not answer the question on line so everybody can see the answer?  Others can benefit from this info in the future.

Ken

[Maco]

Ken,

My reply to Nick was that it was not a stupid question, I advise him to look in the workshop manual, if he had no joy I would assist!

Cheers
John

[mcl1959]

No problems John, I agree it is not a stupid question.

Nick,  the blinkers and brake lights are standard bayonet type - the original spec is 4/32 candlepower (cp) twin filament for the tail/stop lights and FC front indicator/park lights. The FE front indicators are single filament 32cp.
Headlamp globes are special shapes and depend on what brand of lights you have. Lucas globes are 42/36 Watt and are commonly obtained. Bosch globes are 45/40 Watt and are not obtainable from every outlet.
The headlight glass identifies which globe you will need.

Ken

[Stewy]

I have Bosch headlights in my station sedan and have had trouble trying to source original globes.
I did buy Halogen bulbs from http://classicandvintagebulbs.com but they are alot brighter being 60/55 watt and were also quite expensive.
The other day I found the right globes surfing the net which are 12v 45/40 watt with a Ba 20d base.
These came from http://www.naauto.biz insert ba1245 into the search area.
They are the right ones, are the right shape and work perfectly 
I can happily recommend their service and they have alot of other auto electrical gear.

Hope this may help anyone looking for the proper Bosch headlight globe.

Cheers Stewy