63 headlight bucket

[Rainer S.]

On my early fiberglass headlight buckets, there are (2) holes in each bucket, next to the pivot shafts. As per the judging guide and assy manual, it calls for use of (2) plugs, for each bucket.
What are the holes for ? I remember it was mentioned somewere, but cannot remember. Are the holes possibly for the headlight wireharness ? In that case, one of the plugs (the outside one) would have to be slotted.
In some of the illustrations the wires go thru the pivot shaft, but mine are plugged.
I ordered the plugs from Paragon.

Rainer

[Harry Sadlock]

Re: 63 headlight bucket

Rainer, If I understand what your asking...

The two large holes, one on each side, are there to provide access to the hex head screws (3 on each side) to install the headlight assembly. The holes were originally filled with a clear plastic plug that resembled the shape of the plugs under the seats and the jack area. These plugs, best I can find, are only reproduced in the color black today.

The wiring harness went through the metal pivot shaft.

Harry

[Rainer S.]

Re: 63 headlight bucket

Harry,
That's the answer I was looking for...

Rainer