Headlights for 170

[Bob G]

Can anyone describe the differences between prewar and postwar headlights for the 170 series.  Particularly size variations.  Are parts interchangeable?  Thanks

[porin 170/220]

Prewar 170 have same diameter, but not so deep bulb and housing. So the body and reflector parts are not interchangeable. The glass and the chrome ring could be used. Be careful if the headlights are bosch or hella because the chrome rings do not have the same fitting (body is little different based on that characteristic).

[Bob G]

Thank you, you're information is very helpful.

[braveman170]

Hi,

And the 170V/Va/Vb foot has three bolts.
The 170S foot has two bolts.

Happy New Year from Sweden!

Lars

[Henry Magno]

I have to disagree. The pre-war 170 V and the 170 S, SD, S-V and S-D have the same size deeper bucket headlights. The post-war 170 V, Va Vb series had a shallower bucket.

[porin 170/220]

Here is a key which model your car is.
I hope it will be than easier to find everything else you need.

Porin

[Mercute]

Hi Porin
In the list in the attachment you can add:

170 S-D  1953 - 1955

136 185 Utility/pickup/plankbed wagon (depends which country you are in!!)

Made by Leug in Bochum

Kind regards
mercute