How do I install headlights?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Baged72 · 01-26-2010, 10:15 PM

Ok i have no clue how to install my front head lights, i have the bezel mounted to the grill and i have the headlight retainers where do those screw into to? My radiator support has no screw holes and only 2 holes that are square cut. Am i missing a bracket?? 2nd.. do the bezels go in last?? pictures or a link much appreciated, thanks!

1972 chevy front end, 1969 radiator support?? if that makes a difference.

72BlckButy · 01-26-2010, 11:04 PM

baged72... check out this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360904

You should have a headlight bucket which is attached to the firewall.

Then you plug your bulb in and push the blub into the bucket

Then you install the bulb trim ring (chrome ring) around the blub which then screws into the headlight bucket.

Last you install the headlight bezel

Kayotic · 01-26-2010, 11:28 PM

Yup, the square holes are where the adjusters go. They clip in from the back, screw pointing forward.

Just watch the springs though, I thing they are different at some point between the years. Atleast in the adjustment kit I bought for my '70, the springs don't seem right...

Do the springs change per model year?

Baged72 · 01-26-2010, 11:50 PM

Hmm headlight bucket that is what im missing, is that all i need to get some lights installed? What is this spring Kayotic talked about?

Kayotic · 01-27-2010, 12:13 AM

Here's an exploded view from LMC TRUCK page 162

From the looks of it the springs are the same. Maybe I have the same problem.

Baged72 · 01-27-2010, 02:14 AM

I got it, a fellow board member here had a set laying around with full hardware for $20, just picked it up.
Thanks

01-26-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
Baged72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sac Town, CA Posts: 146	How do I install headlights?? Ok i have no clue how to install my front head lights, i have the bezel mounted to the grill and i have the headlight retainers where do those screw into to? My radiator support has no screw holes and only 2 holes that are square cut. Am i missing a bracket?? 2nd.. do the bezels go in last?? pictures or a link much appreciated, thanks! 1972 chevy front end, 1969 radiator support?? if that makes a difference. __________________ 72 GMC SB Built 400 SBC B&M TH350 12Bolt Posi 4:11 Bagged

01-26-2010, 11:04 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: How do I install headlights?? baged72... check out this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360904 You should have a headlight bucket which is attached to the firewall. Then you plug your bulb in and push the blub into the bucket Then you install the bulb trim ring (chrome ring) around the blub which then screws into the headlight bucket. Last you install the headlight bezel __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-26-2010 at 11:04 PM.

01-26-2010, 11:28 PM	#3
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: How do I install headlights?? Yup, the square holes are where the adjusters go. They clip in from the back, screw pointing forward. Just watch the springs though, I thing they are different at some point between the years. Atleast in the adjustment kit I bought for my '70, the springs don't seem right... Do the springs change per model year? __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

01-26-2010, 11:50 PM	#4
Baged72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sac Town, CA Posts: 146	Re: How do I install headlights?? Hmm headlight bucket that is what im missing, is that all i need to get some lights installed? What is this spring Kayotic talked about? __________________ 72 GMC SB Built 400 SBC B&M TH350 12Bolt Posi 4:11 Bagged

01-27-2010, 12:13 AM	#5
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: How do I install headlights?? Here's an exploded view from LMC TRUCK page 162 From the looks of it the springs are the same. Maybe I have the same problem. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 01-27-2010 at 12:14 AM.

01-27-2010, 02:14 AM	#6
Baged72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sac Town, CA Posts: 146	Re: How do I install headlights?? I got it, a fellow board member here had a set laying around with full hardware for $20, just picked it up. Thanks __________________ 72 GMC SB Built 400 SBC B&M TH350 12Bolt Posi 4:11 Bagged



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