C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

'71 Headlight oddity

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 12:37 PM
  #1  
Monkeywrench's Avatar
Monkeywrench
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 0
From: Exiled Tampa Bay Misfit
Default '71 Headlight oddity

The aim shows that the holes where the bearing shaft goes through are supposed to be slotted out the top to allow you to remove the lights door without too mucg trouble. As you can see, mine are not. Think maybe this is not a '71 headlight bracket or did they change mid-year?

Reply
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 01:12 PM
  #2  
lbell101's Avatar
lbell101
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,214
Likes: 0
From: Casa Grande AZ
Default Re: '71 Headlight oddity (Monkeywrench)

Those holes are correct. They hold the hinge that the top cover pivots on. They are slightly slotted for adjustment. The ones that are slotted to the top are on the backside. Should be three holes spaced out along the back side with two of them slotted open to the end.
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2002 | 02:31 PM
  #3  
72rdstr's Avatar
72rdstr
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 7,056
Likes: 40
From: Life is Messy, Bring a mop
Default Re: '71 Headlight oddity (Monkeywrench)

I disassembled mine yesterday ('72) and it is the same. I think they have a loose definition of "slotted". :yesnod:
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To '71 Headlight oddity





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:50 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE