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From: Marysville WA
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Ongoing restoraton of 66 coupe....2 of the headlight pivot ***** were stuck tight on the shafts and corroded to the point of holes in the metal *****. How the shafts can become so completely fused to the bushings is amazing to me. I see there are plastic replacements for these pivot *****. Has anyone used these or have an opinion about using these parts other than the fact that they are not original.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: St. Joseph Mo
FWIW
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=973723
Nylon won't rust or seize but also won't hold lubricant.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=973723
Nylon won't rust or seize but also won't hold lubricant.
POSSE ZR-1 Driver
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Groton CT
I had to cut my old ones off, but I'm putting the stock replacement bronze/steel bushings back on. Just got to lube them up well. I'll be using lithium grease. With the new rubber and felt seals, hopefully they'll last at least 20 years.....
