[C2] Headlight Bucket (repop)
05-22-2018, 11:20 AM
#1
Melting Slicks
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Headlight Bucket (repop)
How good do the repop headlight buckets fit? My original one has a few broken tabs and was I thinking of buying a repop but wondered about the fitment.
05-22-2018, 10:46 PM
#2
Safety Car
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Find a good original one or a new old stock bucket the reproduction buckets are junk. They’re just a rough casting that you’ll spend hours fixing.
05-23-2018, 05:32 AM
#3
Instructor
I have a pair of reproduction headlight buckets ( the zinc die-cast type ) and they did need a fair amount of filling and sanding to match the contours of the body. Cant compare them to the originals as I never had them, but doubt the factory would of done any bodywork to them.
05-23-2018, 06:21 AM
#4
Melting Slicks
Absolutely correct, there are plenty of good originals around, and even if you pay more for a good original, you will be hours and/or dollars ahead after installing them.
05-25-2018, 07:43 AM
#8
Team Owner
Gads! How about stating the YEAR bucket you need - 63s are unique and fiberglass...?
06-30-2018, 01:37 PM
#11
Safety Car
Just my opinion, but any replacement bucket will likely need "work" to fit up. That said, some of the "new" ones do have a rough finish requiring lots of extra work on an area that should be smooth.
07-01-2018, 10:09 PM
#12
Instructor
I found the fit o.k, just needed a bit of filler to smooth out some slight imperfections and fit the contours perfect .Certainly not hours, maybe an hour or so for an experienced repairer.
