C3 headlight opening gaps
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
I also like the way you have prepped the lip for the hood to rest on. Head light door gaps I have not attacked yet, been fighting the pass/driver door gaps
I'm learning
Thanks for the comments
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Schaumburg (Chicago) Illinois
Hi AW,
Do you have the headlight doors that you're planning to use? They will help you decide how to build the openings. The 71 AIM indicates .10 to .14 inches for the gap.
I think having the door VERY well centered in the opening is more important and noticeable than the size of the gap. I'd think an 1/8th to 3/16th is acceptable.
The pictures are of my 71. I didn't change the gap at all. I did, however, work on both the doors and the surround to get them very flush.
Regards,
Alan
Do you have the headlight doors that you're planning to use? They will help you decide how to build the openings. The 71 AIM indicates .10 to .14 inches for the gap.
I think having the door VERY well centered in the opening is more important and noticeable than the size of the gap. I'd think an 1/8th to 3/16th is acceptable.
The pictures are of my 71. I didn't change the gap at all. I did, however, work on both the doors and the surround to get them very flush.
Regards,
Alan
