Please help! Can you tell me the difference between these?!?
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Please help! Can you tell me the difference between these?!?
I planned on replacing the moving headlights from my 1976 corvette with a set of the fixed rectangular headlights. I met someone here who agreed to sell me a set used that were on his 1971. I just saw that there are two different models from 1968-1974 and another model from 1975-1982.
Can anyone tell me why a set meant for the 68-74 would not fit on my 1976? I dont mind drilling a new mounting hole or some such easy modification but if there is a huge difference in the contour of the bumper I would like to know.
Here are the links to Ecklers for a comparison between the assemblies I am talking about:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1353
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1353
Here are some pictures of the differing between the model years original brackets:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...5&dept_id=1476
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a7/10/e309_1.JPG
vs the pre 1975 brackets, http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...1&dept_id=1476
Please note the last link shows the assembly flipped upside down.
Honestly they look completely similar, and the plexiglass cover for them covers the complete model years from 68-82, so the exterior contour and shape must be the same.
I dont mind doing some drilling and shimming if required but I was hoping that someone had a definitive answer in the exact differences. Thanks.
p.s. sorry for the long post, but I wanted to be completely clear and show all the research I have done to maybe save some helpful person the time.
Paul
Can anyone tell me why a set meant for the 68-74 would not fit on my 1976? I dont mind drilling a new mounting hole or some such easy modification but if there is a huge difference in the contour of the bumper I would like to know.
Here are the links to Ecklers for a comparison between the assemblies I am talking about:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1353
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1353
Here are some pictures of the differing between the model years original brackets:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...5&dept_id=1476
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a7/10/e309_1.JPG
vs the pre 1975 brackets, http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...1&dept_id=1476
Please note the last link shows the assembly flipped upside down.
Honestly they look completely similar, and the plexiglass cover for them covers the complete model years from 68-82, so the exterior contour and shape must be the same.
I dont mind doing some drilling and shimming if required but I was hoping that someone had a definitive answer in the exact differences. Thanks.
p.s. sorry for the long post, but I wanted to be completely clear and show all the research I have done to maybe save some helpful person the time.
Paul
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you need the ones in the First link. The Second link is early C3 and the last 3 links are for stock type flip up light buckets.
edit: my bad, misread your post
edit: my bad, misread your post
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I know the ones in the first link are what are deemed needed for my car, but what I am asking is what is the difference between the two? I agreed to buy the "incorrect" type from a gentleman on here, and I am asking what would have to be modified to make it work? Like just drilling, or a little bit of shimming, or is it not possible at all. Thanks sixfooter for your response but I know what all links are of. I was just sowing the differences between the mounting brackets between the two different models of headlights. Thanks
Paul
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The support for the headlight housing changed in '75..........not sure what. But I bet this is where the difference is...........
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Sevnty6, Thanks for your reply. I know theres a difference in the mounting brackets, but I am asking how big of a difference is there? Please, ANYONE? On the phone with Ecklers Tech support right now, hopefully they have an answer...
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Nope Ecklers doesnt know the difference between the brackets either, seems like no one does. I am just gonna go for broke and try them. I will let everyone know how it turns out and the difference between the brackets if anyone cares? Thanks for all the help.
Paul
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Paul, sorry but I just spotted your post about the headlight buckets. I can't answer your question, but might know someone who can. You might be familiar with S&S Corvette in Cocoa. Ask for Stan, he used to work at Eckler's and is very knowledgable and might even have what you need. 321-631-3174. Scott might also know, if he answers the phone.
