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Oct 19, 2010 | 06:15 PM

chevroletman

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Need help adjusting headlight covers

I just finished painting my '78, now the right side headlight drags at the top, because of paint build up. After a closer look the right side light seems to low at the rear of the cover about a 1/16 of an inch.
I need to raise the rear edge. I looked underneath and believe the adjustment has to be made at the piviot point on each side.
Are the holes slotted at this point? The inside I think I can get to, but the outside looks hard. Is this the corrent way to go?

Oct 19, 2010 | 06:23 PM

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Not slotted just a big round hole. Are you sure the body hasn't separated from the cross bar ?

edit- one other thing , on the back side of the headlight I frequently find a rough edge that can be carefully sanded off.
slide your finger under and see if it is rough

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Oct 19, 2010 | 08:59 PM

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Yes, it is just a hair low and is touching the body on its way up.

Oct 19, 2010 | 09:06 PM

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I've always been able to get to both ends from the top using a 1/4" swivel head ratchet and 1/2" socket.

Oct 19, 2010 | 09:38 PM

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Will adjusting the pivots up bring the rear edge up?

Oct 19, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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Will adjusting the pivots up bring the rear edge up?

Yes

Oct 19, 2010 | 09:54 PM

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Confirming the info from Roger, Yes- the pivot will adjust the rear up and down. Suggest you also check the header bar to make certain that the headlight bracket hasn't corroded at the bolt or that the header bar is not rusted out causing the bracket to drop. Both are suspect areas to check.