C3 Headlight assemblies

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Dec 21, 2023 | 11:56 AM

Unclejunk

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C3 Headlight assemblies

Hello, I had an unfortunate accident with my 74 Corvette. Spoiled by anti-lock brakes and I skidded under a pickup bumper with the headlights up. I'm going to do the mechanicals on the headlights and take it to my favorite shop to clean up the SMC and do the paint. I can get a pair of nice assemblies from many of the suppliers for $1600 or so - or I can get a pair on ebay for $500 and get a rebuild kit for about $150. The ebay pieces have a fair amount of rust on the steel parts, but I think I could easily build a pair with my bead blast cabinet, some EZ outs and a tap and die set. Any pitfalls to option B that I'm missing?
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Steve

Dec 21, 2023 | 12:21 PM

OldCarBum

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Look up the 2023 Pay It Forward thread.
I just offered up a complete set of all the oem headlight parts that I removed from my 73.
I don’t know if the 73 and 74’s are the same, but the free price should help you out.
There are rules to accept anything in the thread, so if you need them, they are there!

Dec 21, 2023 | 01:36 PM

Chevelle540

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I purchased a 73 with the sunken head light and will like to go back to originals if they are still available I'm interested.

Thank You

Dec 21, 2023 | 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevelle540

I purchased a 73 with the sunken head light and will like to go back to originals if they are still available I'm interested.

Thank You

Sent you a pm.

Dec 21, 2023 | 08:54 PM