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72BLUZ · 12-30-2007, 06:59 PM

does any one know if the 73 chevy pickup has the same head light bucket as the 72 c/10? the reason i am asking is i cant find knew buckets for my 72. i ordered new ones from lmc, but they were for any earlier model. i called everyone i could think of and was told by all that the 72 bucket has not been reproduced yet. i called the local chevy dealer and was told they can only go back to 73. so if the 72 and the 73 are the same i can order them from the chevy dealer.

**uncle** · 12-31-2007, 06:56 AM

Why do you need new ones? Are you talking about the metal part or the stainless?

72BLUZ · 12-31-2007, 07:01 PM

i need the actual buckets the head light sits in. mine are old and the slots for the adjusting screws are weak and easy to bend, when i adjust the head lights they sometimes pop out of the slot. i thought about buying used but that may put me in the same position

72BLUZ · 12-31-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

Why do you need new ones? Are you talking about the metal part or the stainless?

i need the actual buckets the head light sits in. mine are old and the slots for the adjusting screws are weak and easy to bend, when i adjust the head lights they sometimes pop out of the slot. i thought about buying used but that may put me in the same position

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2007, 07:14 PM

Have you tried buying the new adjuster screws and the little plastic pieces they screw into,that fixed mine had the same problem.

72BLUZ · 12-31-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Have you tried buying the new adjuster screws and the little plastic pieces they screw into,that fixed mine had the same problem.

i have just yesterday installed new adjusting screws and the plastic nut serts, along with new retaining springs. i sanded my old buckets and will paint them tomorrow. i will use them until i can get new ones.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-31-2007, 07:24 PM

Seems like all 67-72 buckets would be the same except for the gmc's of course.

72BLUZ · 12-31-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Seems like all 67-72 buckets would be the same except for the gmc's of course.

they are definitetly not the same, i bought new from lmc. the diff is the 72 has a slot for the retaining spring. the 67-69 has the slot cut out and there is no place for the spring to connect

12-30-2007, 06:59 PM	#1
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Head Light Mount Buckets does any one know if the 73 chevy pickup has the same head light bucket as the 72 c/10? the reason i am asking is i cant find knew buckets for my 72. i ordered new ones from lmc, but they were for any earlier model. i called everyone i could think of and was told by all that the 72 bucket has not been reproduced yet. i called the local chevy dealer and was told they can only go back to 73. so if the 72 and the 73 are the same i can order them from the chevy dealer. __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

12-31-2007, 06:56 AM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,286	Re: Head Light Mount Buckets Why do you need new ones? Are you talking about the metal part or the stainless?

12-31-2007, 07:01 PM	#3
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Head Light Mount Buckets i need the actual buckets the head light sits in. mine are old and the slots for the adjusting screws are weak and easy to bend, when i adjust the head lights they sometimes pop out of the slot. i thought about buying used but that may put me in the same position __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

12-31-2007, 07:14 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Head Light Mount Buckets Have you tried buying the new adjuster screws and the little plastic pieces they screw into,that fixed mine had the same problem. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2007, 07:24 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Head Light Mount Buckets Seems like all 67-72 buckets would be the same except for the gmc's of course. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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