Need with reinstalling headlight covers., Just got the car back from body shop |
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Need with reinstalling headlight covers., Just got the car back from body shop |
daytona |
Aug 20 2017, 06:21 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi,
I just got the my car back from the body shop and the headlights are all disassembled. I have figured out how to reassemble the light assembly and motor, and also the headlights cover. What I can't figure out is how the small sheet metal piece in front of the headlight cover, between the cover and the bumper, is secured to the body (the one in the photo below). I looked in all the books I have including the the factory workshop manuals and there are no photos or descriptions on how to secure this small piece. Can someone tell me how to attach it? Thanks. Bill. |
mepstein |
Aug 20 2017, 07:18 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,671 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Rubber plugs. 914rubber sells them. Don't use bolts.
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 20 2017, 08:11 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,142 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Yup- winner winner chicken dinner.
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daytona |
Aug 21 2017, 07:49 AM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks guys.
OK, first thing I have to look through the bas of parts that I got back from the body shop. If no plugs then another call to 914rubber. Thanks again for the help. This site rules. Bill. |
Kansas 914 |
Aug 21 2017, 07:51 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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rhodyguy |
Aug 21 2017, 01:15 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,198 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
More like a tapered nub that installs in the holes on the sides of the eyebrows. The tapered end goes in the similar holes in the bucket. New paint? New nub time.
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daytona |
Aug 21 2017, 01:44 PM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi guys,
I found a bag that I think contains the tapered plugs mentioned above (see photo). How does this hold the eye brow in place? Does it go in from the trunk side through the sheet metal on the light bucket and also the eye brow? or does it go in from the inside of the eye brow and just presses in on the holes on the side of the light bucket? Sorry about the photo quality, it looked a lot better on the phone. Thanks again for the help. Bill. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Wyvern |
Aug 21 2017, 02:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 7-October 15 From: San Francisco (East Bay) Member No.: 19,245 Region Association: Northern California |
I ended up using rubber wire grommets from the hardware store .
I found them easy if not easier to install as they were a bit more pliable. Installed while headlight was up (relay removed) from the "inside" of headlight area. |
PanelBilly |
Aug 21 2017, 06:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,865 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Make sure the screws on the covers are tight. There isn't much room between them and the edge of the hood. I had one come loose and chipped my paint.
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