Headlight Replacement

[knish71]

Hi all,

I just noticed that my drivers side low beam is out. Before I attempt replacing it, can someone give me some directions to remove and replace them? I took a quick look at the bezel and don't know how to remove the bulb.


Thanks in advance

Robert

 

[Swamp Donkey]

The headlight bezel has two screws on top and one on either side--once in awhile you need to remove the headlight washer nozel (1/2 inch, you can get to it from the opening on the bottom, if you have to hold the nozel, I believe thats 7/16)--now you have access to the headlight retaining ring--it has 3 small phillips screws(a good idea to put some penetrating oil on them before you try and loosen them) pull off the ring and you can disconnect the bulb( a good oportunity to clean the FO( a cutip and rubbing alcohol works well)--replace bulb, reassemble and check function--good luck--Dave


SEMPER FI

 

[knish71]

Thanks Dave, I'll give it a go tonight. I don't want to acidentally hurt my baby.

Robert.

 

[knish71]

Mission accomplished. The only problem was that the bulb was a T3!!! The other low beam had been replaced, but both high beams are also T3's. Can the Bulbs be rebuilt, or can replacement T3's still be had?

Robert

 

[Tom Bryant]

Try Lectric Limited www.lectriclimited.com . They have repro Guide T3 lamps for '56-'71s

 

[knish71]

Thanks Tom, Lectriclimited has a great website. I'll give them a go for sure.

Thanks again.

Robert

 

[Swamp Donkey]

The T-3's are nice for NCRS judging or car shows, possible even nostalgia--but are pretty worthless for night driving. Look up the definition of "overdriving your headlights". The halogen replacements are quite an improvement--just a thought

SEMPER FI