Help! Removing C3 Headlight Housing / Assembly

[fine69]

Hello All,

I've been continuing with the body prep, but am at an impasse.

For the front end, I am not sure how remove the headlight housing (top) so I can properly prep the sides of the housing and opening. I was able to remove the headlight bezels.

I've been looking at the AIM, and did a site search and Google searches - but can't figure out how to remove the housing... do I have to remove the entire assembly? Will it fit through the front with grill removed?

Please help! I want to remove this correctly. OR is there is preferred way to expose this area for painting?

Thank you!

Ralph

 

[petes74ttop]

Headlight box removal

Looks like there are 3 bolts on the left reat and 3 bolts on the right rear, the ones that hold the pivot bearing in place and 1 bracket bolt on the left and 1 bracket bolt on the right and 2 bolts on the front of the assemblt, one on the left and one on the right. PG.

 

[69_coupe]

Looks like there are 3 bolts on the left reat and 3 bolts on the right rear, the ones that hold the pivot bearing in place and 1 bracket bolt on the left and 1 bracket bolt on the right and 2 bolts on the front of the assemblt, one on the left and one on the right. PG.

That's correct, remove the six screws (#8), and loosen screw (#3), then it's easy to remove the lamp assembly.

 

[mrvette]

Remove the hood also, as they h/l's are rather heavy, and pull them out that a ways, I consider removing the grills more PIA than it's worth, and I don't recall if they slide out that way or not....only been 15 years now...

 

[fine69]

Pete, 69 Coupe, and mrvette,

Thanks for the info! So I remove the six #8 screws. Do I loosen all of the #3 screws and not remove them?

I'll have to work on being a contortionist to get to some of these... my hood is already removed, and my entire front end open - with the lower valance removed (CLICK HERE).

I'll give this a shot over the weekend... it's been cold out!

Thanks Again Guys!

Ralph

 

[petes74ttop]

One last thing.

If your going to do this over the weekend call your Chiropractor and set up an appointment for Monday! otfl PG.