headlight question
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Heel & Toe
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headlight question
I have an 85 and understand that I was lucky to have working light motors. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I am a picture straightener by nature. So, I have to ask, is there an adjustment on the lights that I can use to help them stop at a flush angle to the hood? It seems they are closing past a point that leaves the leading edge below the hood level and the back edge high. Sounds petty I know, but I have to at least ask. I thought there might be a stop that can be adjusted so they stop their rotation at the right spot. 
Melting Slicks
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Yes there are adjustable rubber stops that position the lids just right when closed. Open the hood and check around the lamp area, I've seen pictures on this forum before, they should be pretty obvious in how they look and what they do. I believe there's one that stops the rotation when opening/turning on and another that stops the rotation when closing/turning off. Some have commented that it's better to have the rear end up a little (in the closed position) to help deflect stones or other flotsam up and over the windshield. I honestly don't see how that could make much of a difference. I understand if you want them flush, I like them that way too.
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Heel & Toe
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Great, I will take a look and see what I can find. Makes sense that they should have something. I agree, can't say as though I think that two small panels would protect the windsheild all that much. From one prefectionist to another.........thank you.
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If the leading edge of the headlight was level with the hood a rock skimming over the hood would hit the leading edge of the headlight.
The same logic applies to the rear side of the headlight where the hood opening would get chipped.
Melting Slicks
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They are supposed to be that way to keep from getting rock chips.
If the leading edge of the headlight was level with the hood a rock skimming over the hood would hit the leading edge of the headlight.
The same logic applies to the rear side of the headlight where the hood opening would get chipped.
If the leading edge of the headlight was level with the hood a rock skimming over the hood would hit the leading edge of the headlight.
The same logic applies to the rear side of the headlight where the hood opening would get chipped.
