Hmmmm....sounds like that little detail didn't make it into the instructions...
Errr...Pretty Dumb Question - Headlights
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Errr...Pretty Dumb Question - Headlights
OK, I know this is a pretty dumb question but after searching "headlights" under the C3 section I can't find a picture that shows what I need. I restored the headlight mechanisms with the rebuild kits from Ecklers, which I have to admit was a fun project, except for removing the assemblies out of the car. 
My question is with regards to the small plastic "brackets" that attach the four metal buckets to the main headlight lid. They each have a have the long adjustment screws attached. How do these brackets attach? Per the AIM they attach by the screws but they have this curved tale which seems to be in the way of the nubs on the lid which support the metal buckets. Anyone, help, please anyone? Thanks in advance.
My question is with regards to the small plastic "brackets" that attach the four metal buckets to the main headlight lid. They each have a have the long adjustment screws attached. How do these brackets attach? Per the AIM they attach by the screws but they have this curved tale which seems to be in the way of the nubs on the lid which support the metal buckets. Anyone, help, please anyone? Thanks in advance.
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The adjuster you purchased is actually a 1963-1967 adjuster bracket. It is common to use this in place of the original bracket since all you have to do is cut off the tail.
The original GM bracket was part number 5959752 which is pictured below. This should help you get your installation done, just cut off the tail with a knife and you'll be fine.
The adjuster you purchased is actually a 1963-1967 adjuster bracket. It is common to use this in place of the original bracket since all you have to do is cut off the tail.
The original GM bracket was part number 5959752 which is pictured below. This should help you get your installation done, just cut off the tail with a knife and you'll be fine.
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The only Dumb Questions are the questions that do not get asked!
The adjuster you purchased is actually a 1963-1967 adjuster bracket. It is common to use this in place of the original bracket since all you have to do is cut off the tail.
The original GM bracket was part number 5959752 which is pictured below. This should help you get your installation done, just cut off the tail with a knife and you'll be fine.
The adjuster you purchased is actually a 1963-1967 adjuster bracket. It is common to use this in place of the original bracket since all you have to do is cut off the tail.
The original GM bracket was part number 5959752 which is pictured below. This should help you get your installation done, just cut off the tail with a knife and you'll be fine.
That's exactly what I had to do to get it to fit my 78.