[C2] Effort to replace a headlight limit switch.
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Effort to replace a headlight limit switch.
I know that there are some repair/maintenance jobs on our car that will make you mad, or crazy, maybe both. 
Replacing a headlight limit switch fits in. I had already put some rust relief on each screw head just in case. With the hood open and the headlight bucket rolled half way, I bend over the front end, ( this is not good for your back) in my right hand is my LED mini light, left hand is my telescoping mirror. My light has a magnetic base. Now comes the fun part. You have to trick your brain to understand you are working upside down, backward in a mirror. Getting the two 1/4" screws is another part of the challenge since one is partially blocked by the support frame so you can use a miniature open end wrench, for the other, use a 1/4" ratchet. Clean the screws, put a drop of oil on each thread, it makes reattachment a bit easier. Installing the new one is the reverse, but still working upside down and backward. If any one needs to do this and you don't have front bumpers, just remove your grill. Access is much easier, although you will be laying on your back, just don't doze off. 
Dennis
Replacing a headlight limit switch fits in. I had already put some rust relief on each screw head just in case. With the hood open and the headlight bucket rolled half way, I bend over the front end, ( this is not good for your back) in my right hand is my LED mini light, left hand is my telescoping mirror. My light has a magnetic base. Now comes the fun part. You have to trick your brain to understand you are working upside down, backward in a mirror. Getting the two 1/4" screws is another part of the challenge since one is partially blocked by the support frame so you can use a miniature open end wrench, for the other, use a 1/4" ratchet. Clean the screws, put a drop of oil on each thread, it makes reattachment a bit easier. Installing the new one is the reverse, but still working upside down and backward. If any one needs to do this and you don't have front bumpers, just remove your grill. Access is much easier, although you will be laying on your back, just don't doze off. Dennis
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I know that there are some repair/maintenance jobs on our car that will make you mad, or crazy, maybe both. Replacing a headlight limit switch fits in. I had already put some rust relief on each screw head just in case. With the hood open and the headlight bucket rolled half way, I bend over the front end, ( this is not good for your back) in my right hand is my LED mini light, left hand is my telescoping mirror. My light has a magnetic base. Now comes the fun part. You have to trick your brain to understand you are working upside down, backward in a mirror. Getting the two 1/4" screws is another part of the challenge since one is partially blocked by the support frame so you can use a miniature open end wrench, for the other, use a 1/4" ratchet. Clean the screws, put a drop of oil on each thread, it makes reattachment a bit easier. Installing the new one is the reverse, but still working upside down and backward. If any one needs to do this and you don't have front bumpers, just remove your grill. Access is much easier, although you will be laying on your back, just don't doze off. Dennis
Replacing a headlight limit switch fits in. I had already put some rust relief on each screw head just in case. With the hood open and the headlight bucket rolled half way, I bend over the front end, ( this is not good for your back) in my right hand is my LED mini light, left hand is my telescoping mirror. My light has a magnetic base. Now comes the fun part. You have to trick your brain to understand you are working upside down, backward in a mirror. Getting the two 1/4" screws is another part of the challenge since one is partially blocked by the support frame so you can use a miniature open end wrench, for the other, use a 1/4" ratchet. Clean the screws, put a drop of oil on each thread, it makes reattachment a bit easier. Installing the new one is the reverse, but still working upside down and backward. If any one needs to do this and you don't have front bumpers, just remove your grill. Access is much easier, although you will be laying on your back, just don't doze off. Dennis
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I might just be lucky with my '64. I tape off all around the grill opening, then remove the grill. YES. It does take patience to remove the grill - finagling it around the bumper arms & all, but it is so much easier that way 
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Lift the hood full open and stick a screw driver in the hole in the hood open support.. That will give you aother inch or so opening to get your hand down in the area....Dont forget to take it out!!!!!
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