63 headlight bucket change

[Tracy C.]

Anyone know the approximate serial number the headlight buckets changed from fiberglass to metal in 63?

thanks
tc

[Mike M.]

Re: 63 headlight bucket change

Tracy: i was under the impression all 63's had the fiberglass skins although i recall the bezel attaching points were different on the two styles of 63 fiberglass buckets.Always thought 64 was first years for completly metal headlite buckets. mike

[Kenneth S.]

[Mike M.]

Re: 63 headlight bucket change

ken: thanks for the enlightment.helped carlton write the judging manual yeears ago. must not have registered in my head.regards, mike

[Loren L.]

The key word is "MAY". In 40 years, I have

NEVER seen a bona fide '63 with original metal headlights.

[Tracy C.]

Re: 63 headlight bucket change

Thanks fellas!

I need to get a updated judging manual, my 1988 version doesn't mention this.

My car is 20382 and has fiberglass buckets. A pesky local swap meet vendor was trying to trade me out of them for his metal buckets with the rational that mine were incorrect for my car.

I wanted to consult this board first. I appreciate the help.

Although my car will probably never see a judging field, I try to stay as correct as my pocket book allows.

tc

[William C.]

Re: 63 headlight bucket change

Keep in mind that when the word "MAY" appears when used in a Judging Guide it is usually something that the majority of the team writing the manual usually would have added "But Probably not" after.